WE ARE CALLED TO KEEP THE FIRE OF GOD BURNING IN OUR HEARTS SO THAT WE CAN TEACH AND DEMONSTRATE HIS LOVE AND POWER

- OUR VISION -

OUR CORE VALUES

HOLINESS | No Compromise

Be holy as He is holy. We set ourselves apart and pursue purity, by walking in the fear of the Lord.

1 PETER 1:15-16; GALATIANS 5:9; HEBREWS 12:14
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EXCELLENCE | Unto the Lord

We do our best in everything because it is for the Lord.


DANIEL 6:3; COLOSSIANS 3:23-24

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FEEDBACK | Go Higher

We believe healthy feedback is a two-way street. We welcome opportunities to hear what is in your heart, and we commit toclarifying what is in ours.

PROVERBS 19:20; PROVERBS 1:5
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COMMITMENT | All In

We give our time, energy, and resources to fulfill the vision of the house. Don’t spectate; participate.


ACTS 6:3-7; ROMANS 12:1; ACTS 4:32-35
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FORGIVENESS | It's Not Optional

God forgives so we in turn forgive.


MATTHEW 6:9-15; MATTHEW 18:21-22; EPHESIANS 4:32
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HEALTH | It Starts with Me!

We keep our lives healthy and in order by prioritizing daily encounters, time with family, and rest.

PSALM 27:4 & 8; PROVERBS 3:5-8;
1 TIMOTHY 3:4-5
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COMMUNICATION | Spell it Out

Communication is my responsibility. We slow down to bring clarity and definition in order to move forward together.

JAMES 1:19, GENESIS 11:6
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TRUTH | Lean Into Awkward

By engaging in hard conversations and speaking truth to one
another, we honor God and strengthen our relationships.

MATTHEW 6:9-15; MATTHEW 18:21-22; EPHESIANS 4:32
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HONOR | We do it God's Way

We place value on and esteem people in their positions,
high or low, according to scripture. Honor comes from a
heart posture of humility.

JOHN 5:23; ROMANS 12:10; 1 TIMOTHY 5:3; EXODUS 20:12;
1 THESSALONIANS 5:12-13; ROMANS 13:7 
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CELEBRATION | Shout Out

We stop to celebrate the people God uses and the 
moments God moves.

1 SAMUEL 4:6; PSALM 47:1
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OUR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS

PRESENCE DRIVEN

We will not do anything without the presence of God. His presence is our highest priority.


EXODUS 33:15; PSALM 51:15; PSALM 27:4
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A FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY

We believe in raising up and operating with the five-fold ministries, equipping the whole
church to do the work of the ministry.

EPHESIANS 4:7-15; 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5; LUKE 6:12-13; ACTS 11:27-30
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WE TEACH THE BIBLE

All our teachings and what we believe is as it is in scripture. We don't form our own opinions and submit to the culture. We choose to do it God's way. 

2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17; COLOSSIANS 3:16; 2 TIMOTHY 2:15; 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5
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WE ARE A PRAYING CHURCH

We believe the foundation of a church is built on prayer. The future of a nation is on the lips of a praying church.

1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2; 2 CHRONICLES 7:14; MATTHEW 6:5-13; EPHESIANS 6:10-18
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EMPOWERMENT

We want to empower to fulfill the call of God on their lives. Here at Oceans, we trade empowerment for teachability, accountability, and humility
EXODUS 18:20-25; 2 TIMOTHY 2:2
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NOT JUST A CHURCH

God has given us vision to reach out beyond the four walls of the church. Giving us a unique mandate to bring reformation to people and places.
ACTS 8:5-8; ACTS 16:16-34; ACTS 19:18-20
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ORDER

We do all things in order and according to the word of God.

1 CORINTHIANS 14:40; EXODUS 25:9,40
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LEADERSHIP STANDARDS
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DAILY ENCOUNTERS

Through our daily encounters, we stay zealous and hungry for the Lord, which keeps the fire of God burning in our hearts.

Leviticus 6:13; Psalm 63:1; Psalm 27:4

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A HIGHER STANDARD

We live by example. Our lives should be a testimony and not be a stumbling block for others.

Romans 14:12-15; 1 Corinthians 8:9-13; 1 Corinthians 11:1

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HUMILITY

We recognize our need for grace, so we choose to go low. From this posture of humility, we remain fully dependent on God.

Micah 6:8; James 4:6; Isaiah 57:15

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UNITY

We believe that unity pleases the Lord. We choose to be united behind the leadership and vision of this house.

Ephesians 4:1-6; Genesis 11:6; Psalm 133:1-3
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ORDER

We do all things in order according to scripture.

1 Timothy 3:1-5; 1 Corinthians 14:40
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REST

We set aside one day a week so that we can be restored, refreshed, and hear from the Lord.

Exodus 20:8-11; Leviticus 23:3
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TITHE

We cheerfully give to God first and come under the blessing of the house, by honoring the Lord with our tithes. We believe in putting God first in everything.

Malachi 3:8-12; Proverbs 3:9-10; Genesis 14:18-20; Matthew 23:23; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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