Core Values

As a family Calvary Protestant Evangelical Free Church embraces the following core values. These values are intentionally prioritized and progressive in nature . . . each one leading to the fulfillment of the next. They drive our vision and clarify our mission. They are our heart and soul.

• We value Biblical Orthodoxy by... (Acts 20:26-31)
  • Pursuing undeniable personal integrity and accountability
  • Practicing unqualified acceptance of E.F.C.A. 12-point doctrinal statement (above)

• We value Authentic Discipleship by... (2 Timothy 2:2)
  • Recapturing the Spirit of 3-T stewardship (Time - Talent - Treasure)
  • Rescoring leadership development (equipping)
  • Refocusing on Urban/Intercultural ministry
  • Rediscovering global passion and vision for outreach among all people

• We value Spiritual Health in Pastors by... (Philippians 2:19-30)
  • Engaging in positive encouragement of pastors and leaders
  • Effecting preventative intervention and resolution
  • Exhibiting pro-active revitalization and renewal

• We value Spiritual Health in Churches by... (Acts 2:42; Colossians 1:28-29)
  • Stimulating loving relationships, prayer, and evangelism
  • Clarifying mission and vision
  • Assessing church effectiveness
  • Processing change, transition, and conflict resolution

• We value Reproducing Churches by... (Matthew 9:35-38; 1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
  • Multiplying church planting networks
  • Mobilizing church planters/resources
  • Maturing church planting resources

• We value Networks of interdependent relationships by... (Acts 11:19-30; Galatians 3:26-29)
  • Encouraging ethnic diversity/racial reconciliation
  • Enriching regional/ministerial coordination
  • Energizing district/regional collaboration
  • Enlarging national/district cooperation

• We value Kingdom Partnerships by... (John 17:20-21)
  • Facilitating global awareness
  • Stimulating affiliate ministry opportunities
  • Participating in inter-denominational and Para-church movements