Core Values.
There are Core Beliefs we hold that must be present in a believer's journey of faith that distinguish Jesus-followers from the world. Out of those beliefs spring Christian values that hold us together making us one body in Christ.
Worship
We value worship
Psalm 100
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We strive to be a church which responds to the character and work of God with gratitude and obedience.
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Imagine a church where God is the focus of worship gatherings; where Sunday worship is about people with lifestyles of worship coming together to praise God; and where all are invited to praise, joining hearts before the throne of Almighty God.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is encouraging all to prayerfully center on God to prepare for our worship gatherings.
People
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We strive to be a church which recognizes the image of God in every person and treats all people accordingly.
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Imagine a church driven by love where all people are accepted and find a place to belong regardless of cultural background, race, age, and financial status; where claims of love for God are validated by love for people.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is by providing a safe environment where people can share their deepest joys and fears.
We value people
Luke 10:25-37
1 John 4:20-21
Spiritual Transformation
We value spiritual transformation
2 Corinthians 5:17
Galatians 5:22-23
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We strive to be a church which responds to the character and work of God with gratitude and obedience.
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Imagine a church where God is the focus of worship gatherings; where Sunday worship is about people with lifestyles of worship coming together to praise God; and where all are invited to praise, joining hearts before the throne of Almighty God.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is encouraging all to prayerfully center on God to prepare for our worship gatherings.
Acceptance
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We strive to be a church which recognizes the image of God in every person and treats all people accordingly.
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Imagine a church driven by love where all people are accepted and find a place to belong regardless of cultural background, race, age, and financial status; where claims of love for God are validated by love for people.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is by providing a safe environment where people can share their deepest joys and fears.
We value acceptance
Romans 14
Romans 15:7
Unity
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We strive to be a church united in our diversity and promoting the oneness of humanity.
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Imagine a church where people work through differences and difficulties to stay united.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is by viewing diversity as a strength rather than a weakness.
We value unity
John 17:20-23
Giftedness
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We strive to be a church that recognizes, honors, and nurtures spiritual giftedness.
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Imagine a church where the leadership encourages rather than restricts the use of spiritual gifts.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is by encouraging the praise team to use the gift of song poured out on them by God.
We value giftedness
1 Cor 12:12-31
Prayer
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We strive to be a church that openly and honestly communicates with God.
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Imagine a church where the focus is on relationships rather than religious rituals so that prayer is open communication with God.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is by encouraging members to grow through special seasons of prayer and prayer exercises.
We value prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
Ministry
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We strive to be a church in which each person ministers in the name of Jesus.
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Imagine a church where the leadership equips the members to minister rather than leaving ministry to “religious professionals.”
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is by having the leaders assess the giftedness of members and assign them to appropriate ministries.
We value ministry
1 Peter 4:10-11
Active Mercy
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We strive to be a church that dwells among and walks alongside the marginalized and neglected of our society, getting involved in their lives rather than just throwing money or things at problems.
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Imagine a church where there is genuine concern for widows, orphans, and the marginalized in society.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is by hosting homeless people in the Room in the Inn program.
We value compassionate active mercy
Micah 6:6-8
Evangelism
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We strive to be a church that embodies and proclaims the good news message of Jesus.
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Imagine a church where people are encouraged to share the story of what God is doing in their lives.
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One way Lafayette tries to live out this value is by having a missional mindset that encourages members to represent Jesus every day wherever they go.