THE CORE VALUES of BRIDGE BUILDERS
[The Principles that guide our passions, policies and programs]
B – Bible Teaching
We consider The Holy Bible, consisting of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, to be the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16)
R – Relationship Building
We reach out to and accept all people, modeling honesty and “real-ness” as we relate to each other. (Romans 12:9)
I – Intercessory Praying
We are in constant communication with God about our life, world and future. (1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Timothy 2:1,20)
D – Disciple Making
We are always learning and instructing about the practical application of Biblical truth to our everyday lives. (Matthew 28:20)
G – Gift Developing
We encourage and support people in recognizing their talents and becoming equipped to use them. (Ephesians 4:11-13)
E – Extravagant Loving
We wholeheartedly love God, our self and others as Jesus commanded and demonstrated. (Matthew 22:37-40)
S – Servant Outreaching
We live the call to be Christ’s missionaries to our families, communities, nation and world. (Matthew 28:19)
What We Believe
The Holy Bible
The Bible, is the Word of God. It is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible, and inerrant.
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was 100% God and 100% man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory.
Salvation
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts.
The Holy Spirit
Given at Pentecost, it is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His Ascension, to empower the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth. The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection, and confirm the power of the Gospel.
The Church
The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus’ Great Commission. The church is made up of many members, diverse in their gifts and calling of the Holy Spirit.
The Second Coming
Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures.