Core Values
Jesus is the Center of Our Faith
Jesus is key to our understanding of Christianity, our interpretation of Scripture, and is the one to whom we give our ultimate allegiance.
Community is the Center of Our Life
Community becomes possible through horizontal forgiveness, is the context for discerning God’s will, and often becomes most meaningful in small groups.
Reconciliation is the Center of Our Work
Reconciliation is central to establishing a relationship with God, to having harmonious personal relationships, and to serving as peacebuilders in a conflict-filled world.
The Holy Spirit is essential to the understanding, practice, and effectiveness of these three values.
-Palmer Becker, Anabaptist Essentials
We are committed to not only believing in the name of Jesus but following the way of Jesus.
· We believe that it is possible to follow Jesus as Lord above nationalism, racism, or materialism.
· We believe that it is possible to follow Jesus as a peacemaker. We believe that we can practice the way of Jesus’ reconciling love in human conflicts and warfare, without having to strike out in fear to defend ourselves.
· We believe that we can live life simply and in service to others as a witness to God’s love for the world.
(http://mennoniteusa.org/confession-of-faith/)
For a more detailed Confession of Faith
Jesus is key to our understanding of Christianity, our interpretation of Scripture, and is the one to whom we give our ultimate allegiance.
Community is the Center of Our Life
Community becomes possible through horizontal forgiveness, is the context for discerning God’s will, and often becomes most meaningful in small groups.
Reconciliation is the Center of Our Work
Reconciliation is central to establishing a relationship with God, to having harmonious personal relationships, and to serving as peacebuilders in a conflict-filled world.
The Holy Spirit is essential to the understanding, practice, and effectiveness of these three values.
-Palmer Becker, Anabaptist Essentials
We are committed to not only believing in the name of Jesus but following the way of Jesus.
· We believe that it is possible to follow Jesus as Lord above nationalism, racism, or materialism.
· We believe that it is possible to follow Jesus as a peacemaker. We believe that we can practice the way of Jesus’ reconciling love in human conflicts and warfare, without having to strike out in fear to defend ourselves.
· We believe that we can live life simply and in service to others as a witness to God’s love for the world.
(http://mennoniteusa.org/confession-of-faith/)
For a more detailed Confession of Faith