We Value...
Diversity
We
effectively minister to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Because the Lord values and loves every person without bias or
discrimination, we believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ is an inclusive
message for men and women of all ethnicities, all ages, and all economic
standing. The Bible clearly teaches there are no differences among
those “who are in Christ Jesus.”
Excellence
We
strive to demonstrate a “spirit of excellence” in all that we do; in this
context, “excellence” means the very best we can with what we’ve got.
Just as the Lord gave His Best for us, we give honor and show respect for
the Lord, His Kingdom, and His servants by giving our highest and best in
every endeavor we undertake and our best care for the property and
facilities He blesses us with.
Generosity
We
are consistently generous in the giving of our time, talent and treasure.
We believe love best describes the true nature of God. Love seeks to
serve others. As we increasingly reflect His nature, we should
naturally have a desire to give. At Pleasant Valley, we give our time
and talent by serving each other through volunteer ministry. We
financially support the ministry of the Gospel, both inside and outside of
Pleasant Valley, through the giving of our treasure, as the Lord has blessed
us.
Relationships
We
value relationship with Christ, our families, each other, and our community
– including relationships with the lost and unchurched. Because the
Gospel teaches reconciliation, we know God is a God of relationship.
We minister to our families by setting Godly priorities. We believe
healthy, happy families provide the ideal environment for successful lives;
therefore, we teach practical scripturally-based principles and provide
biblically sound tools for Godly success in our relationships. In
addition to regular church attendance, we strongly encourage every member to
cultivate balanced, healthy friendships with the lost and unchurched.
We are committed to bringing positive change to our local neighborhoods and
communities through local ministry and active support.
Growth
The
Great Commission is evidence enough for us that God is interested in both
numerical growth and spiritual growth. We don’t believe we have to
chose between the two. We develop numerical growth through outreach
and evangelism. We develop spiritual growth through discipleship which
includes the development of ministry gifts and callings. Our goal is
for all believers to discover and passionately pursue the specific will and
purpose of God for their lives.
