Denton Bible Church

CORE VALUES

1. We value the authority of Scripture, looking to the Bible as the inspired, inerrant word of God to direct us in all pertinent matters of belief and behavior (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Isa. 40:8).

2. We value Bible exposition, regarding accurate and relevant teaching and preaching of the Scriptures as essential to the spiritual vitality of our church (2 Tim. 4:1-2; Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:42).

3. We value prayer, recognizing our church’s desperate need for God to guide, equip, and empower the church to accomplish its ministry aspirations (Acts 2:42; 1 Thess. 5:16–18).

4. We value missions, understanding our church’s great responsibility to train ministers and laity worldwide to be more effective in ministry (Matt. 28:18–20; 2 Cor. 5:19–20; Acts 1:8).

5. We value discipleship, convinced each person in our church is called to follow Christ wholeheartedly and to help others do the same (Luke 9:23; Titus 2:1-6; 2 Tim. 2:2).

6. We value evangelism, persuaded that people who do not know Jesus Christ as Savior are now separated from God and in danger of eternal condemnation (Acts 1:8; 2 Cor. 5:19–20; Matt. 28:18–20).

7. We value financial responsibility, humbled by the faithful giving of our people and convinced of our duty to be above reproach in all financial matters (1 Cor. 16:1–2; 2 Cor. 8:19–21; 9:6–8).

8. We value compassion, fully aware of God’s call upon our church to meet the various and pressing needs of our community (James 1:27; Gal. 2:10).

9. We value a well-mobilized lay ministry, realizing our greatest ministry aspirations will be accomplished through the Spirit-led efforts of our people (Eph. 4:11–13; Titus 2:3–5; 1 Peter 2:9–10).

10. We value community, believing that true spiritual growth happens best in the context of transparent, authentic relationships (Proverbs 27:17; Acts 2:46).