Core Values
There are five core values that guide REVO Church.
These are the things that we seek to demonstrate in everything that we do.
Love Big!
Jesus said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
-Matthew 22:37-39
If it's important to Jesus, it's important to us. When asked what the two greatest commandments were, Jesus said love both times. At REVO, we want to love God and love others, and we want to do it BIG! We want our love for God to affect everything we do. We want our attitudes and actions to reflect the love that God has given us and called us to show others. By showing this love to the city around us, we want to accurately portray an image of God stated so clearly in 1 John 5: If you know God then you love others, because God is love.
-Matthew 22:37-39
If it's important to Jesus, it's important to us. When asked what the two greatest commandments were, Jesus said love both times. At REVO, we want to love God and love others, and we want to do it BIG! We want our love for God to affect everything we do. We want our attitudes and actions to reflect the love that God has given us and called us to show others. By showing this love to the city around us, we want to accurately portray an image of God stated so clearly in 1 John 5: If you know God then you love others, because God is love.
Serve Hard!
For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.
-Mark 10:45
When Jesus was doing ministry on earth, he served people. He put others above himself, helped people, and met the needs of people around him. At REVO, we want to follow this example and be a servant to the city. In James 1, true religion in the eyes of God is defined as helping and serving people who are less fortunate. We want to work with social services to help those in need, engage government leaders to help identify ways to serve the city, and unite with other churches and organizations to reclaim the voice of the Church in the community. We want the church to be proactive in meeting needs regardless of age, race, social, or financial status.
-Mark 10:45
When Jesus was doing ministry on earth, he served people. He put others above himself, helped people, and met the needs of people around him. At REVO, we want to follow this example and be a servant to the city. In James 1, true religion in the eyes of God is defined as helping and serving people who are less fortunate. We want to work with social services to help those in need, engage government leaders to help identify ways to serve the city, and unite with other churches and organizations to reclaim the voice of the Church in the community. We want the church to be proactive in meeting needs regardless of age, race, social, or financial status.
Live Bold!
When I called, you answered me. You made me bold and courageous.
-Psalm 138:3
As represented throughout the New Testament, the gospel message can sometimes be confrontational. The early church reaped great harvests and suffered intense persecution for it, but continued to preach with boldness. At REVO, we believe that the preaching of the Word of God changes lives. As stated in Acts 2, the gospel has the power to penetrate hearts and change lives. The Church is called to proclaim the Scriptures with boldness and allow the power of the Holy Spirit to use our words to draw people to Christ.
-Psalm 138:3
As represented throughout the New Testament, the gospel message can sometimes be confrontational. The early church reaped great harvests and suffered intense persecution for it, but continued to preach with boldness. At REVO, we believe that the preaching of the Word of God changes lives. As stated in Acts 2, the gospel has the power to penetrate hearts and change lives. The Church is called to proclaim the Scriptures with boldness and allow the power of the Holy Spirit to use our words to draw people to Christ.
Grow Deep!
... so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
-Colossians 1:10
A relationship with Christ is not a one-time decision. It is an ongoing relationship with God that involves prayer, dedication to Scripture, and authentic Christian community through fellowship with other believers. At REVO, we want to not only lead people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, but also help them have a deep relationship with Him as they learn to trust God and rely on Him more and more each day. We want the church to not only make disciples of Christ, but help those disciples become disciple-makers by growing their faith and teaching them to engage their community with the gospel message.
-Colossians 1:10
A relationship with Christ is not a one-time decision. It is an ongoing relationship with God that involves prayer, dedication to Scripture, and authentic Christian community through fellowship with other believers. At REVO, we want to not only lead people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, but also help them have a deep relationship with Him as they learn to trust God and rely on Him more and more each day. We want the church to not only make disciples of Christ, but help those disciples become disciple-makers by growing their faith and teaching them to engage their community with the gospel message.
Move Forward!
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
-Philippians 3:12-14
We want you to move forward so that you are not the same person next year as you are today. At REVO we want to spark a revolution of life change through Jesus. A revolution is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process. We want ongoing life change to be evident in people growing closer to Christ daily, moms and dads becoming better parents, marriages being restored, and the church growing every day, week, and year. Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over? Are you ready for a change? REVO will not settle for the status quo. We want to help people move forward in their relationship with Christ and their lives.
-Philippians 3:12-14
We want you to move forward so that you are not the same person next year as you are today. At REVO we want to spark a revolution of life change through Jesus. A revolution is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process. We want ongoing life change to be evident in people growing closer to Christ daily, moms and dads becoming better parents, marriages being restored, and the church growing every day, week, and year. Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over? Are you ready for a change? REVO will not settle for the status quo. We want to help people move forward in their relationship with Christ and their lives.
What We Believe
God
We believe God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
(Genesis 1:1, 26-27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2)
(Genesis 1:1, 26-27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2)
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
(Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22-23; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 1:3-4; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 4:14-15)
(Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22-23; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 1:3-4; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 4:14-15)
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every believer from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
(John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18)
(John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18)
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God's Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit and is without error. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
(Psalm 12:6, 119:105,160 Proverbs 30:5; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
(Psalm 12:6, 119:105,160 Proverbs 30:5; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
Man
We believe man is made in the image of God. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although God designed man to have fellowship with Him, man became alienated from God through disobedience. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and choose to sin against God. Man is incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through his own efforts.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6, 59:1-2; Romans 3:23; Colossians 1:21)
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6, 59:1-2; Romans 3:23; Colossians 1:21)
Salvation
We believe salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
(John 14:6; Romans 5:1, 6:23; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5)
(John 14:6; Romans 5:1, 6:23; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5)
Eternity
We believe man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. When you die, you will either spend eternity in Heaven or Hell. Eternal separation from God happens in Hell. Eternal union with God happens in Heaven.
(John 3:16; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; Revelation 20:15)
(John 3:16; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; Revelation 20:15)
Eternal Security
We believe that because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.
(John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10-14; 1 Peter 1:3-5)
(John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10-14; 1 Peter 1:3-5)