Organization Profile
First University Seventh-day Adventist Church
https://firstuniversitysda.orgFirst University Core Values CORE VALUE 1: DISCIPLE: We are a church that accepts the Bible as God’s word, reflects His character, and whose members seek to live a life that pleases God. • We are committed to leading others on a discipleship journey that reflects the love of Christ. • We are passionate about sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and offer multiple avenues for spreading the good news of our Savior. • We invest in developing and supporting leaders within our congregation so that ministries are sustainable and effective. CORE VALUE 2: CONNECT: We are a church that provides opportunities for everyone to build meaningful connections, promoting an environment of belonging and acceptance. • To promote an inclusive environment, opportunities to fellowship are provided in traditional and non-traditional ways. • Ministries offer creative programming that meet the needs of attendees and the community. • Christian fellowship is embraced through open and welcoming small group gatherings. CORE VALUE 3: ACCEPT: We are a church that embraces the individuality of our attendees and seek to show God’s love in our interactions with one another. • As a body of believers, we have an open-door policy where we accept people from diverse walks of life (culture, race, sexual orientation, etc.). • With intention and love, we seek to understand the experiences and perspectives of others. • We show respect for others’ thoughts, feelings, and actions in a non-judgmental manner. CORE VALUE 4: GROW: We are a church that cares about the total well-being of our attendees, supporting their personal and spiritual needs. • We share the love of God in practical ways that promote spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental wellness. • We provide resources and spiritual guidance to foster relationship-building with our attendees and those in the community. • We encourage our attendees to actively engage in ministries to deepen their relationship with Christ and with others. CORE VALUE 5: SERVE: We are a church that is committed to serving the community through an outpouring of love that reflects the love of Christ. • We continually share the love of God in practical ways that meet the needs of those within our community. • We express faith through action by serving and building relationships with our community. • We develop meaningful community partnerships to serve the needs of the community.
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Tampa, FL, 33612