our core values
our twelve core values are a part of the dna of ferndale foursquare church. they are both descriptive and prescriptive of who we are as a church.
expect the unexpected
irrelevance is irreverance
love people when they least expect it and least deserve it
you cannot outgive God
pray like it depends on God and work like it depends on you
everyone is invaluable and irreplaceable
go the extra mile
everything is an experiment
playing it safe is risky
maturity does not equal conformity
it's never too late to be who you might have been
do it right and do it big
our vision
to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
to accomplish our vision by creating environments where people are encouraged and equipped
to pursue intimacy with God . . . community with insiders . . . and influence with outsiders
our five-fold purpose
magnify / grace
to celebrate God's grace day in and day out by everything we do and everything we are
mature / growth
to live out the character of Jesus Christ in this world as only we can
ministry / gifts
to develop our passion to be used by God
mission / giving
to develop biblical stewardship of our time, talents, and resources
multiply / groups
to enjoy the rewards - embrace the risks - of community found only within authentic relationships
to increase God's kingdom through church planting