FBC Core Values

Purpose:  To bring joy to the heart of God and Christ to the Heart of East Tennessee

Mission:  Grace, Growth, Giving, Gifts, Groups, and Going

Core Values:

  ·          We believe that anointed teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individual lives and in the church.

  This includes the concept of teaching for life-change - Romans 12.7, 2nd Timothy 3.16-17; James 1.23-25

·          We believe that lost people matter to God and therefore, ought to matter to the church.

  This includes the concepts of relational evangelism and evangelism as a process.-  Luke 5.30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18.14  

·          We believe that the church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.

  This includes the concept of sensitively relating to our culture through our facility,   printed materials, and use of the arts. - 1 Corinthians 9.19-23. 

·          We believe that Christ followers should manifest authenticity and yearn for continuous growth.

  This includes the concepts of personal authenticity, character, and wholeness -  Ephesians 4.25 & 26; Hebrews 12.1; Philemon 1.6 

·          We believe that a church should operate as a unified community of servants with men and women stewarding their spiritual gifts.

  This includes the concepts of unity, servanthood, spiritual gifts, and ministry calling -  1 Corinthians 12 & 14; Romans 12; Ephesians 4; Psalms 133.1 

·          We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.

  This includes the concepts of love-driven ministry, ministry accomplished in teams,   and relationship building—1 Corinthians 13; Nehemiah 3; 

·          We believe that life-change happens best in small groups.

  This includes the concepts of evaluation, critical review, intensity, and excellence-  Luke 6.12-13; Acts 2.44-47. 

·          We believe that excellence honors God and inspires people.

  This includes the concepts of evaluation, critical review, intensity, and excellence -  Colossians 3.17; Malachi 1.6-14; Proverbs 27.17.

 ·          We believe that churches should be led by men and women with leadership gifts.

  This includes the concepts of empowerment, servant leadership, strategic focus, and   intentionality - Nehemiah 1 & 2; Romans 12.9; Acts 6.2-5. 

·          We believe that the pursuit of full devotion to Christ and His cause should be normal for every believer.

   This includes the concepts of stewardship, servanthood, downward mobility, and the pursuit of Kingdom goals - 1 Kings 11.4; Philemon 2.1-11; 2 Corinthians 8.7.