Core Values
Authentic Relationships - Life change happens best in home teams Acts 2:44-47; Romans 7; Colossians 4:5
We value being honest and transparent with one another that is why we will be pro-active in encouraging every person to be part of a home team.
Creativity - God made us to be creative Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 54:16
God is creative and has designed everyone as a creative person. Therefore we will use our creativity in how we present the greatest message the world has ever heard.
Acceptance - People matter to God John 3:16; Luke 15:7, 10
Because people matter to God they matter to us. Therefore it is Riverstone's assignment to make outsiders insiders and insiders faithful followers of Christ.
Relevance - Although our methods change, the message never does I Corinthians 9:22; 2 Corinthians 11:2; I Chronicles 12:32
We believe the Bible is the most exciting book ever written. Therefore it should be presented in an exciting way that enables people to understand it and encourages them to live it out. That is why we will strive to create environments that will minister to our fast changing culture.
Service - Every member is a minister Ephesians 4:11-13; I Corinthians 12:4-7; Romans 12:6-8; I Peter 4:10
We believe God has equipped every Christ-follower with gifts and passions so they can become faithful followers of Christ. We encourage everyone to discover and develop their gifts and passions in order to serve God, the community and the world.