The Basic Core Values We Believe:

The values of a church shape what — and who — it is.
The Church at Sun Valley has 10 core values that are
highlighted here, along with the biblical reasoning
for each value.

• We believe that the Bible is true and that its
teaching is the catalyst for life-change in
individual's lives and in the church. (Romans 12:7;
2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12;
Acts 2:42; 20:32)

• We believe that lost people matter to God, and
therefore they ought to matter to the church. (Luke
5:30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18:14)

• We believe that the church should be culturally
relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.
(1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

• We believe that followers of Christ should manifest
authenticity and strive for continuous spiritual
growth. (Matthew 26:38ff; Ephesians 4:25-26 and 32;
Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:29; Hebrews 12:1;
1 Corinthians 3:1-3)

• We believe that the church should operate as a
unified community of servants stewarding their
spiritual gifts. (Romans 12; Ephesians 4;John 13;
Philippians 2; 1 Corinthians 12 and 14)

• We believe that loving relationships should
permeate every aspect of church life. (1 Corinthians
13; Nehemiah 3; Luke 10:1; John 12:34-35)

• We believe that life-change happens best through
relationships. (Luke 6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47)

• We believe that excellence honors God and inspires
people. (Colossians 3:17; Malachi 1:6-14; Proverbs
27:17)

• We believe that churches should be led by those
with leadership gifts, and structured according to
the nature and mission of the church. (Nehemiah
1 & 2; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3; 1 Peter 5;
Ephesians 4; Acts 6:2-5)

• We believe that the pursuit of full devotion to
Christ and His cause is normal for every Believer.
(1 Kings 11:4; Philippians 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:7)

For more information about what we believe, check out some of the  following resources:

Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

 

Apostle's Creed

 

Nicene Creed