Our mission at Valley Life is to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples.
In the gospel of Mark, Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment is. He answered “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’” Here at Valley Life, we seek to express our love to God through worship, obedience, and witness.
Mark 12:30
Jesus continues, “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31. Jesus in these passages states that we should love people. The way we talk, minister, and our actions should all be out of loving people. Valley Life is a loving fellowship of believers who strive to grow in and express God’s love to one another.
Jesus last words before He ascended to heaven in Matthew 28:18-20 state, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.” Valley Life realizes its call to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Therefore, we relate to our world, and involve ourselves in sharing the Good News both locally and around the world.
At Valley Life, we believe our mission is fulfilled as we live out the Biblical purposes of the church. We categorize these into 5 areas:
• Love Expresses
• Love Connects
• Love Grows
• Love Serves
• Love Reaches
We express our love for God through worship. Believers gather to regularly celebrate, exalt, and thank the Lord.
John 4:23-24
Hebrews 10:25
Ephesians 5:19-20
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
Our community: We seek to relate, share, and invite others to know and experience God’s love.
Our world: We connect and send others to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Acts 1:8
Matthew 28:19-20
2 Corinthians 5: 18-20
Romans 10:14-15
1 Peter 2:9-10
We desire to see every believer become a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. We do this through small groups and classes. We have over 20 different diverse small groups.
Matthew 28:19-20
Colossians 1:28
Acts 2:24
Romans 12:2
2 Timothy 3:16
We recognize the need for believers to connect in friendship and encouragement. There are several opportunities to gather with other believers through bible studies, small groups, or special events.
Acts 2:42-47
John 13:34-35
1 John 1:7
Ephesians 4:2-3
We believe every follower of Jesus has been called to serve in some capacity. Individuals are encouraged to grow in their God-given gifts to serve the Lord and others. We seek to train and empower Christians through relationship, shared experience, and wisdom.
Ephesians 4:11-16
1 Corinthians 12:7
Romans 12:4-8
Matthew 20:26-28
Matthew 25: 37 – 40
We choose to be guided by the following core values as we fulfill the purposes of the church.
Believing – We are confident in the inspired Word of God
Expecting - That Gods Word - will not return void
Anointed – We recognize the need for Holy Spirit empowerment in daily life and ministry.
Purposeful – We are intentionally strategic through prayer.
Authentic - We encourage truth in identity, conduct, and call.
Relational – We value and strengthen one another through relationships.
Team - We seek to partner together for maximum effectiveness in ministry and witness.