Worship Core Values
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| Worship Principle | Description | Scripture |
| Vertical (God-centered) | Relentlessly pursuing and delighting corporately in the God of the Bible as an all satisfying end in Himself; emphasizing and promoting a sense of the presence of God and fellowship with God; focus on both “light” (truth) and “heat” (passion) | Psalm 63:1-3 Psalm 34:3 John 4:24 |
| Gospel & Christ Exalting | Displaying and delighting in the excellencies of Christ, so that Jesus and His death and resurrection are at the center; focusing on and savoring together the truth and sweetness of the gospel as the power of God for our full salvation from sin | Revelation 5:1-14 Romans 1:16 Philippians 3:3 |
| Bible Saturated | Striving to ensure that all elements of worship be a ministry of the Word (preaching the Word, praying the Word, singing the Word, etc.) | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
| Horizontal (Edifying) | All things done for building up, nourishing faith, and promoting maturity in Christ; equipping the saints for ministry and ongoing obedience to the Word; containing elements of informality, hospitality, and community, in order to welcome one another graciously as God has welcomed us | Ephesians 4:11-13 Hebrews 3:12-14 Hebrews 10:24-25 Romans 15:7 |
| Joyful | Offering to the Lord a joyful sacrifice; celebrating Christ’s victory for us over sin and death; joyfully anticipating our eternity with Him in the new heavens and the new earth
| Psalm 100:1-2 Philippians 4:4 |
| Therapeutic | Seeking to heal the wandering Christian from the idols that have temporarily captured his heart; instilling a sense of wonder and amazement—God as superior to any lesser attraction | Philippians 3:8 1 John 2:15-17 1 John 5:21 |
| Culturally Engaging | Recognizing that every generation and culture has a heart language that enables them to worship God in spirit and truth; making the service intelligible and seeker sensible; explaining difficult concepts; employing music that does not conflict with an atmosphere of majesty and holiness | 1 Cor. 14:23-25 Isaiah 60:11-13 Rev. 21:24-27
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| Showing Deference | Worship services implemented with a desire to enhance the unity of the church and not put an obstacle in a brother’s way; recognizing the meeting is for corporate response to God, not just individual; showing deference to others in multiple ways, including music style decisions | Philippians 2:3-4 Romans 14:17-19 Psalm 34:3 |
Excellent & Orderly | Pursuing “undistracting” excellence; recognizing worship should be glorious, as God is glorious, and orderly, as God is orderly | 1 Cor. 14:33, 40 Psalm 66:2 Psalm 33:3 |
| Participatory | The chief musical “sound” of worship is the congregation singing; each member encouraged to prepare him/herself for holy participation in corporate worship | Psalm 111:1-3 Colossians 3:16 Exodus 19:10-11 Matthew 15:7-9 |
| All of Life | Remembering that worship should continue in private, in our families and homes, and in everyday life, not just on Sunday mornings | Romans 12:1-2 |
