Connect Pointe

These core values are foundational to Connect Pointe objectives. This is the summation of all other values, and is the cornerstone of our fellowship. We desire to embrace a culture that acknowledges His Lordship at personal, corporate and strategic levels. This includes the essential place of the Scriptures in the lives of believers and in the lead... ership of the church, and the role of obedience in both to the Word of God and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We unite to exalt Him, and seek to make Him known. (Ephesians 1:22-23). We put a high regard on the biblical injunction to walk in community. We believe that the whole church, including all leaders, should be in significant relationships with other believers and other leaders. Leaders must not try to go it alone, or see themselves as elevated or removed from accountable relationships within their local churches, ministry teams, cities and nations. Issues of how authority is delegated and exercised has been the source of much controversy in the church. Connect Pointe believes that authority is best served on a relational level, and is generally best conveyed voluntarily by an invitation to speak into ones life. This means that there should be very little exercise of control or judgement towards one another in peer-leadership settings. Rather than attempting to invoke an institutional form of authority upon its Associates, we seek to lead by example and influence out of relationship. It is evident to us that God is the author of both diversity and unity. We recognize the priestly prayer of Jesus that was offered in John 17 for our unity as being essential for Christian leaders to embrace. Fellowship within the Body of Christ has too often been built around issues of race, culture, economics, doctrine or vision. We desire to build our fellowship around the greatness of Christs work within each individual, and a commonly held commitment to fundamental values and beliefs, while celebrating the diversity of leadership within Gods Kingdom. It is clear to us ...Read More