our core values
our twelve core values are a part of the dna of ferndale foursquare church. they are both descriptive and prescriptive of who we are as a church.
pray like it depends on God
work like it depends on you
expect the unexpected
everyone is invaluable and irreplaceable
love people when they least expect it and least deserve it
you cannot outgive God
go the extra mile
maturity does not equal conformity
playing it safe is risky
everything is an experiment
irrelevance is irreverance
it's never too late to be who God created you to be
be more than successful . . . be significant
our vision
to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
to accomplish our vision by creating environments
where people are encouraged and equipped
to pursue intimacy with God
community with insiders
and influence with outsiders
our five-fold purpose
magnify / grace
to celebrate God's grace day in and day out
by everything we do and everything we are
mature / growth
to live out the character of Jesus Christ in this world as only we can
ministry / gifts
to develop our passion to be used by God
mission / giving
to develop biblical stewardship of our time, talents, and resources
multiply / groups
to enjoy the rewards and embrace the risks
found only within authentic relationships with others
to increase God's kingdom through church planting