Core Values and Their Meaning

1. Faith Is a Whole-Life Journey We Share Together

We walk the journey of faith together because true growth and transformation happen in community, not in isolation.

  • Walking alone = Challenging
  • Journeying together = Transformative

2. We Engage in the Everyday Lives of Our Neighbors

We live out our faith daily, building trust and fostering relationships that reflect Christ’s love in action.

  • Sundays-only faith = Inadequate
  • Faith lived daily = Authentic

3. We Simplify to Focus on What Matters Most

We create time and space for worship and relationships by keeping our programs and structures simple.

  • Over commitment = Exhausting
  • Intentional simplicity = Life-giving

4. We Practice Generosity to Reflect God’s Abundance

We open our hands and hearts, giving generously of our time, resources, and compassion to demonstrate God’s limitless provision.

  • Closed fists = Limiting
  • Open hands = Liberating

5. We Reflect God’s Spirit Through Creativity and Innovation

We embrace new ideas and approaches in worship, ministry, and outreach, honoring God’s infinite creativity.

  • Stagnation = Restrictive
  • Innovation = Inspiring

6. We Stand with the Weak and the Voiceless to Uphold Justice

We advocate for justice and serve those who are marginalized, poor, or oppressed, living out God’s call to compassion.

  • Ignoring injustice = Unfaithful
  • Defending the vulnerable = Faithful

7. We Grow and Multiply Life as a Healthy Church

We foster individual growth, support other ministries, and plant seeds for new churches to expand God’s kingdom.

  • Complacency = Unproductive
  • Growth and multiplication = Life-giving

8. We Demonstrate Spiritual Depth Through Action

We live out our faith by serving, loving, and obeying God, showing that true maturity goes beyond knowledge.

  • Knowledge without action = Empty
  • Faith in action = Powerful

9. We All Contribute to Fulfill Our Common Purpose

We use our unique gifts, resources, and abilities to actively participate in the church’s mission and vision.

  • Passive spectators = Missed opportunities
  • Active participants = Purpose fulfilled

10. We Serve on Mission Together with Joy

We pursue God’s mission with joy and connection, finding encouragement and purpose in our shared work.

  • Apathy = Disheartening
  • Joyful service = Encouraging

Statement of Faith

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  • ONE's faith heritage comes from the Church of God (Anderson, IN), a movement that pursues unity and holiness among all followers of Christ.