WILLS VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Our Lifestyle

 

WVCC's Member's Lifestyle Statement

 

Beliefs are not worth much unless they are translated into actions. Based on what the Bible teaches, we feel very strongly about the following seven practices.

 

Bible as our sole authority -"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." 2 Timothy 3:16  Since God's Word is the only completely reliable and truthful authority, we accept the Bible as our manual for living. Our first question when faced with a decision is "What does the Bible say?" We practice daily Bible reading, Bible study, and Bible memorization. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.

 

Autonomy of each local church -"And He (Christ) is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning . . ." Colossians 1:18

Christ is the recognized head of our church, not any person, group, or religious organization. While recognizing the value of associating and cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe every local church should be self-governing and independent from any denominational control.

 

Priesthood of every believer -"And hath made us kings, and priests into God and His Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." Revelation 1:6"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hat called you out of darkness into his marvelous light;" 1 Peter 2:9The Bible teaches that every Christian is called to "full-time" Christian service, regardless of his or her vocation. We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible reading.

 

Tithing -"And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord's: it is holy unto the Lord." Leviticus 27:30  At Wills Valley we practice tithing for the support of Christ's Body, the church, as God commands. We recognize the giving of 10% of our income as the Biblical standard and an appropriate starting point in acknowledging Christ as Lord over all that we own.

 

Immersion -"For when you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism, you were also raised with Christ." Colossians 2:12We practice baptism by immersion under water - the way Jesus was baptized, and the way the Bible commands.

 

Spirit-led living -"I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing." John 15:5We believe the only way possible to live the Christian life is by God's power within us. So we seek to practice a daily dependence on God's Spirit to enable us to do what is right. Philippians 2:13, Ephesians 5:18

 

Telling others about Christ -"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear." 1 Peter 3:15It is the responsibility of every Christian to share the Good News with those whom God brings us into contact. We practice personal sharing about Christ and inviting friends to church.