Foursquare Core values
Values Central to the Life, Mission and Vision of
The International Church of the Foursquare
Gospel
1. Global Evangelism
We prioritise the apostolic convictions in 2 Corinthians 5:14,15; being
constrained by the love of Christ knowing eternal souls are at risk and
commissioned by the grace of God since all who believe may be saved.We
are constant to our founding call to worldwide, interdenominational evangelism,
proclaiming to all that Jesus Christ is the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser
with the Holy Spirit and Soon-Coming King (Acts 20:27).
2. Christ-Centred Worship
We prioritise joyous worship, honouring the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
as we extol the life
and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom.11: 36-12:1,2). We hold to the
creeds that say Jesus is God’s virgin-born Son – His sinless
life, atoning death and literal resurrection providing salvation (acts
4:12). We focus a Christ-honouring, grace-based preaching and teaching
ministry rooted in the authority of God’s eternal Word, the Holy
Bible (2 Timothy 3:16).
3. Spirit-Filled Discipleship
We prioritise the apostolic plan for discipleship as in Acts 8:14-17,
19:1-6, calling believers to decisively open to the Holy Spirit’s
fullness and fruit. We acknowledge the distinct and ongoing gift-giving
ministry of the Spirit and instruct in how to minister in His power to
Christ’s glory (1 Cor.12-14). We pursue faith-filled prayer, intercession
and spiritual warfare with Holy Spirit enabled power and discernment as
in Eph.6: 10-20 and 1Tim. 2:1-6.
4. Fellowship and Ministry
We prioritise planting and growing local churches as in Acts 9:31 and
Eph.3: 14-19, that
believers may be grown, nurtured and equipped for ministry. We cultivate
every-member as in 1 Cor.12: 12-27, Christ’s Will being that His
church be the living evidence of His love and power to the world. We honour
the Holy Spirit’s call to and giftings of Church leaders under Christ’s
commission and lordship, irrespective of age, gender or ethnicity.
5. Vitality and Creativity
We prioritise a personal and church lifestyle of vital joy and hope as
Christ and His Kingdom
are described in John 10:10, Romans 14:17 and 15:13. We promote creative
personal and church ministry that spreads the Gospel, meets human need
and multiplies life-begetting ministries (Phil.1: 9-11).
6. Balance and Humility
We prioritise passion with order in worship, biblical grace with obedience
in lifestyle, with
liberty, wisdom and charity in all things (1Cor. 13:13, 14:40). We embrace
all who love Christ, pursuing our distinct sense of mission and values,
whilst
affirming the whole Church beyond our ranks (Phil. 2:1-10).
7. Social Conscience
We prioritise the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the power unto salvation for
all, begetting works
of compassion, justice and human aid (Matthew 5:13-16). We place high
value on the sanctity of human life, of biblical marriage and morality,
and we
welcome ethnic diversity (Acts 17:26, Phil. 2:15-16).