Also,
along with our three-fold focus of Family, Relationships, and Community,
we hold fast to what we call "The Seven Rock Values." We
believe these seven values ensure a successful, well-rounded Christian.
Rock Value #1 - Gratitude & Joy
Being GRATEFUL & JOYFUL for God's Love (Nehemiah 8:10)
Jesus said the way to tell a real Christian is by their fruit. Gratitude
is the first indication we understand and appreciate what Jesus did
on the Cross. The outgrowth of this revelation will be a life of overflowing
joy in the Lord.
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Value #2 - Wholeness
WHOLENESS in Every Part of My Life (Colossians 2:10)
Colossians 2:9-10 says, "...you are complete in Him." The
word "complete" is the Greek word "pleroo." It
is translated as "satisfied, finished, filled up, fulfilled,
made full and perfected." Jesus has called every believer to
be completely "whole," in spirit, soul and body.
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Value #3 - Destiny
Fulfilling My DESTINY, and Helping Others Fulfill Theirs (Jeremiah
29:11)
Most people live as if they have NO destiny. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says,
"God has made everything beautiful for its own time." Everything
includes you! Surrender your heart to God and He'll make your life
beautiful. It's His destiny for you.
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Value #4 - Giving
"GIVING" and not "Taking" ( Proverbs 11:24)
If everybody gives, we can go anywhere God calls us to go and do anything
God calls us to do. Since the inception of The Rock, over 90% of its
members have been faithful to give of their Time, Talents, and Treasures
to the Lord.
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Value #5 - Serving
SERVING God and Others - Out of Love - (Mark 9:35)
In many churches, there is the "80/20 Rule." 20% of the
congregation does 80% of the serving in the church body. Every person
who attends The Rock is asked to serve in at least one area. This
has led to an incredible atmosphere of love and care for one another,
with over 90% of the Rock body serving at any given time.
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Value #6 - Honoring
HONORING God & Other People (1 Corinthians 12:26)
People don't honor one another for 4 reasons: 1). They're ignorant
of each other's value. 2). They're insecure about their own
value. 3). They're selfish: "It's all about me."
4). They're lazy: "It takes too much effort." At
The Rock we don't take people for granted.
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Value #7 - Accountability
Personal ACCOUNTABILITY in My Spiritual Life (Hebrews 3:13)
We live in a culture which emphasizes "Individual Rights"
while ignoring "Individual Responsibility." Who in your
life is willing to speak the hard things to you? We all need someone
who will pray for us, and when needed, speak the truth in love.