It's What's Inside That Counts

These Core Values are our "DNA", the fundamental underlying principles that determine our commitment to each other and to God.

1.  People Matter

We value people because people matter to God and need to know Him. This heart motivates us to want to reach those around us of all ages and backgrounds with the message of Jesus Christ and to be welcoming to all who come. We want to battle our tendency to focus only on “insiders". We want to display tender Christ-like hearts for one another and to give compassionate care to those in need.

2.  Christ-Centred Worship

We value the corporate worship experience as being vital to the celebration of God's presence among us as a vibrant representation of who God is to all those who come. We value scriptural preaching and teaching communicated with grace in relevant, practical ways in order to see lives changed by God.

3.  Prayer-Empowered

We value the practice of prayer. Our church can only go forward if we seek God*s face and the direction and power of the Holy Spirit. Prayer should go before, surround and inhabit all that we do.

4.  Small Groups Vital

We value small groups as being absolutely strategic to spiritual transformation and building biblical community. Authentic Christ-followers should commit themselves to a lifestyle of continuous spiritual growth. Therefore, we value a discipling process, which moves people to become fully mature followers in our journey, to move us from knowledge to obedience.

5.  Teamwork Together

We value the empowerment of all Christ-followers to do the work of ministry with an open servant heart according to their giftedness. Serving together should and can be rewarding. We value servant-leadership given by spiritually mature, trained individuals who are gifted for Kingdom work because this honors God and inspires people.

6.  Stewardship Counts

We value wise stewardship of God*s resources. We believe God has called us to give to His work faithfully and sacrificially to allow the Kingdom to grow here in Westmount and in London and around the world. We value making a difference in our community. We want to be responsive to the needs and culture around us, continually finding new ways to share what God has entrusted to us.

7.  Growth Desired

We want to see Village Green Community Church grow and reach more people for Christ. When a church follows its God directed vision and mission, God brings an increase through changed lives. We want to develop effective outreach into the culture of those around us.