who we are

1. We are a Christ-centered church. 

We recognize Jesus Christ as the Head of the Church and the final Authority on all matters of preaching, policy, and practice. No one human leader has undue authority- rather authority and responsibility are shared by those recognized by the congregation as being mature and wise and raised up by God to leadership positions. We believe in servant leadership under the control of the Holy Spirit.

 

2. We are a Bible-centered church. 

We do not look to human pronouncements or denominational positions but rather to the Word of God for our beliefs and our principles. Anyone who desires to become biblically and theologically literate can do so over a period of time.  

 

3. We are a faith-centered church. 

We believe in prayer and we operate by faith, believing that God’s work done in God's way will never lack God's support. Christians are specifically instructed in Scripture in their responsibility to financially support their church, but we do not pressure people to give. Giving records are kept confidential and people are accepted without regard to their financial worth. We encourage each person to make sacrificial giving a lifestyle choice.  

 

4. We are a service-oriented church. 

We believe that service is an important factor in spiritual growth. While we have hired a church staff, much of the work of the church is done through lay volunteers. Each board, commission, and committee is chaired by a volunteer lay person. 

 

5. We are a family-oriented church which makes every effort to equip God's people to live effectively in Christian families. 

Our children's and youth ministries place an emphasis upon growing young people God's way; yet our programs are designed to augment, not compete with, parental responsibilities.  

 

6. We are an English-speaking, international, expatriate-oriented church. 

Whether living in Korea short-term or long-term, we recognize that expatriates need a place to call home. We value the unique calling that expatriates have as they come to Korea as missionaries, Christian workers, educators, military personnel, business leaders, and spouses. We also seek to welcome the unchurched person with open arms and the truth and beauty of the gospel.

 

7. We are a culturally-relevant church. 

We believe that we should be salt and light to the dark and dying generation in which we live. We strive to be not only an oasis, but also a launching pad. 

 

8. We are a tolerant church within the parameters of scriptural guidelines. 

Our congregation is made up of people from various nationalities as well as differing denominational and non-denominational backgrounds.  While we understand that believers differ on many issues, we hold to scripture as the final and absolute authority in the believer’s life.

 

9. We are an interdependent church. 

Though autonomous in our governing structure, we willingly associate with other churches in Korea and elsewhere to accomplish greater Kingdom goals.