As Christians in AI, our fundamental belief in Jesus Christ leads us to these inner-life and community core values.
Inner-life Core Values
To love the Triune God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30-31).
A deep passion to follow Jesus Christ in a genuine relationship with Him as Lord and all-sufficient Savior, allowing our character to be transformed into His likeness (Romans 5:1-2; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 8:29; Galatians 2:20)
The supreme authority of God’s Word: divinely inspired, infallible, inerrant, and sufficient for all matters of life and conduct (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthews 24:35; Mark 7:9)
The transformative power of spiritual rebirth in Jesus Christ (John 1:12-13; John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17)
The leading and empowering of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9-14)
The practice of prayer on all occasions (Ephesians 6:18), in faith and on the basis of the promises of God (1 John 5:14-15)
Community Core Values
The inherent dignity and value of every person, created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27; Matthew 22:20-21)
Love and grace being expressed in Christ-centered community (Romans 15:5-6)
Friendship and fellowship in Christ that transcends positions, organizations and cultures (1 John 1:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:13)
Interdependent relationships within the Body of Christ, united in advancing the Gospel (1 Corinthians 12:26-27; Romans 12:3-4; Philippians 1:27)
Additional Resources
Who I am in Christ: https://www.ficm.org/about-us/who-i-am-in-christ/