A Local Church with a Global Vision
1. Jesus Is Our Message
We believe the foundation of everything is to follow Jesus. The primary purpose of our services is to equip people to follow Jesus not just on Sunday but in their everyday lives. Methods will come and go, yet our message will remain the same.
2. People Are Our Heart
We love because Christ first loved us. And love opens the door for truth. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:35). We desire to bring the prodigal home at all costs. We believe that our light is best seen in the night.
3. Family
Temple of Refuge is a community, not just a crowd. Come as a guest and leave as family. We celebrate diversity in unity. There's room for you at the table. God sets the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6).
4. Excellence Is Our Spirit
We're going to always do the best with what we have. We're on time, engaged, and prepared. We don't do things halfway. If we're going to do it, it's to the best of our ability.
5. Service Is Our Identity
If you're too big to serve, then you are too small to lead. We believe the greatest leadership is service to others. Every leader is a servant first. From the parking lot to the pulpit, everyone serves. Every role is different, but they are all important (John 13).
6. Outreach Is Our Calling
William Tyndale said, "The church exists for those outside it." We're a missional community that is for our city and world, not just in it. "Open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest" (John 4:35).
7. Honor Is Our Pursuit
Truth without love isn't truth; love without truth isn't true love. We treasure and preach God's Word as the highest form of truth. Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32). We submit to leadership and are thankful for spiritual authority. We choose joyfully to submit to those God has placed over us. We honor and care for those God has placed under us.
8. Generosity Is Our Privilege
Generosity is our privilege because Jesus was first generous toward us. Generosity is about giving more than what is required. We see generosity as a privilege. We're generous with our time, talents, and treasure. God has given richly toward us; it's our honor to give back to Him (2 Corinthians 9).
CONNECT. SERVE. GROW. GO.
We believe in the next generation and value the wisdom and guidance of those who have gone before us. We're committed to investing in our children and youth, knowing that what we pour into them today will shape the kingdom leaders of tomorrow.
SERVE
At Temple of Refuge, you make a difference. We have many opportunities where you can express your talents by serving in ministry. Serving in ministry allows you to help others. God gives us talents to help people, and when we commit to that, we touch His heart. You have talents, and we want to give you the opportunity to use them.
GO
At Temple of Refuge, we genuinely care for those in need through.Reaching out to others in the community and the world is a small thing we do in a BIG way.
CONNECT
At Temple of Refuge, an authentic connection with you is important. We strive to encourage, support, and inspire each other through Christ-centered worship by connecting to God and connecting with each other. We convey what we believe about God through traditional gospel and contemporary expressions.
GROW
At Temple of Refuge, we help people grow. We want you to become a better you. We believe that as you go deeper with us in the faith, you grow stronger in the faith. Every Wednesday night is an opportunity for you to become better through effective prayer and Bible study and impactful ministry opportunities.