Renaissance Core Values


Loving Relationships

Love is the backbone of everything we do.  We want everyone at Renaissance Church to feel a true sense of acceptance and belonging.  You are loved!

We believe loving and supportive relationships are the primary structure God uses to facilitate His work of changing our lives for the better.  Our Life Groups are designed to be environments in which these kinds of relationships happen.
1 Peter 1:22, John 15:12-13, 1 Peter 3:8

Heartfelt Worship

We believe that loving God with all our hearts is our most important duty as Christians.  Therefore, we purpose to worship God passionately, authentically, and continually.
John 4:24, Romans 12:1, Psalms 100:2

God's Power and Presence

We crave God’s presence and power in everything we do.  We have seen God do so many miracles in response to our prayers - physical healing, emotional healing, and people set free from torment, and so many other wonderful answers to prayer.  When God is here, miracles happen!  To that end, we purpose to acknowledge our dependence on God, and make room for Him in our Life Groups, Sunday Celebrations, and daily lives.  Living in intimacy with God is the key to experiencing Him in all His power.
Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:16-20

Outward Focus

The Church's most important mission is to reach those who don't yet have a relationship with Jesus.  Therefore, Renaissance Church will always have those 'outside' our church on the forefront of our minds.  We will show them the love of God by actively seeking them out, welcoming them, ministering to their needs, and helping them to to become followers of Jesus Christ.  Every Life Group is focused on reaching out to friends, neighbors, and the community.
Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Luke 15:4-7, 1 Corinthians 9:19, 22

Every Member a Minister

Church is not supposed to be a one-man show, where the pastor does “all the church stuff” and everyone else just watches.  Rather, it is the job description of all leaders at Renaissance Church to empower everyone to be who Christ called them to be, and to help them do what Christ called them to do.  At Renaissance, our goal is for everyone to be a growing disciple of Christ.  Life Groups offer unlimited opportunities to serve, minister, and lead.  You won't be stuck sitting in a pew on Sunday morning for the rest of your life.  Our goal is to equip you to do the work of the ministry to which God has called you.  (Ephesians 4:11)

Teaching the Bible for Life Change

The Bible is God's Word for us.  So we value teaching the Bible in ways that are clear and straightforward, culturally relevant, easy to understand, and creative.  We teach the Bible in a way that helps you apply it to your life.  Our Life Groups provide everyone an opportunity to discuss the Bible teaching.  Sharing and applying the Word to our lives in Christian community brings real life change.
James 1:22, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 7:24-27

Passionate Prayer

Renaissance Church is fueled by prayer. Why?
– Because we are interested in what GOD can do, not what we can do in our own strength.
– Because we believe God wants to work though us, so we need to be intimate with Him and fully yielded to Him.
– Because we minister out of the overflow of what God is doing in our own lives.
– Because God answers prayer!
– Because this world is hungry for the Real Love, Real Power, and Real Change – that only God can provide.
Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2

Integrity

This one should be obvious.  But I’m guessing you’ve at least heard stories of some Christian displaying a lack of integrity.  Rather than avoiding the issue by thinking “we’re better than that”, we take a proactive approach, embracing holiness and integrity because they are Christ-like.  Together, as a leadership team, and a congregation, we can help each other (and our children) to stay true to the heart of God.
1 Peter 1:16, Romans 12:1, 2 Timothy 1:9