Core Values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Monroe

    The desire of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Monroe is to demonstrate:

    ✝ An active, devoted relationship with Christ.
    “He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit.” John 15:5"

    ✝ That the Bible alone is the foundation of all truth.
    “Test all things; hold fast what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21

    ✝ That prayer is vital to the success of all ministry.
    “Whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matt. 21:22

    ✝ Excellence in all things.
    “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord.” Col. 3:23

    ✝A passion for reaching our community with the gospel of Christ.
    “Do you love me?. . . feed my sheep.” John 21:17

    ✝ Unconditional acceptance and friendship to all.
    “Love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12

    ✝ The effectiveness of spiritual gifts in ministry.
    “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” 1 Cor. 12:4
    “For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry.” Eph. 4:12

    ✝ Methods that relate to our community and its needs.
    “I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.”1 Cor 9:22

    ✝ Faithful stewardship of all God’s gifts.
    “Give, and it will be given to you.” Luke 6:38

    ✝ Support of local and worldwide missions.
    “Go into all the world.” Mark 16:15