Core Values communicate what really matters in a particular church or ministry. There are many great ministries all around the world, but the leaders and members of Grace and Truth know that no two ministries are alike. As the result of prayers and soul searching the following are our values that are inspiring us to action and influencing our overall behaviors.
Scripture
We believe that the Scripture, both the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God. God is faultless; therefore, the original writing of the Scriptures is without any error, and the Scripture is the final authority of our faith and life as Christians.
Biblical Teaching
We believes in biblical expository preaching and teaching of the Word of God. We value the Word of God above men's knowledge; therefore, it should be taught with authority, integrity and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Worship
We believe that we are created for the glory of God. "Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy!" (Ps. 67: 3-4). Our desire is to glorify God and He is only glorified when He is pleased with us. We exist for God's glory and it is our hope to worship Him in spirit and truth.
Family
We believes in providing an atmosphere which strengthens marriages and families. We value healthy relationships between husband and wife, between parents and children, and this is only possible in a family where God's grace is in place.
Prayer
We believes that our God is alive and He desires to communicate with us through prayer. We know in order to be effective to do the things of God our hearts must yield to the will of God and we must be men and women of prayer.
Grace - Orientation
We emphasize the grace of God in all things. We are saved by His grace, and are given opportunity to extend His grace to others. Growth and maturity in Christ is not done by guilt, or shame, but by the grace of God.
Apologetics - Evangelism
We believe in reaching out to the lost world and give them reasons to believe in Christ. The goal of Christian Apologetics is to get people to change their worldview and accept reality-Christianity. Apologetics evangelism is the hallmark of our ministry because we know the culture believes in knowledge and pluralistic ideas.
Spiritual Leadership
A leader is one who influences a specific group of people to move in a God-given direction for the glory of God. We value leaders who are walking in close fellowship with the Lord.
Fellowship
We believe in fellowships that emphasize faith, hope, and love. We accept everyone in the name of the Lord and shared with those who are in need of help.
Culturally Relevant
We try to adapt our ministry to current needs and trends in African life without compromising biblical absolutes. We understand that we are living in a mixed- culture, but yet we hold the Word of God as our final authority.
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