Our Values
Fifteen convictions that shape how we worship, serve, relate, and live.
15 Core Values
Values aren't rules — they're convictions
These fifteen statements represent more than a list on a wall — they are the heartbeat of our community. They shape how we pray, how we love our families, how we welcome the stranger, and how we engage the city of Karlskrona. Read each one slowly.
Featured Values
Pursuit of God
We exist first and foremost to seek the face of God — through prayer, worship, fasting, and the study of His Word. Everything flows from an intimate and growing relationship with the living God.
Christlikeness
The goal of the Christian life is to be conformed to the image of Christ — in character, compassion, and conduct. We pursue ongoing transformation by the Spirit, not merely behaviour modification.
Unity
We are one Body with many members — diverse in background, language, and gifting, yet united in Christ. We actively pursue unity, resolve conflict biblically, and refuse to let division take root among us.
Gospel Evangelism
We are compelled by the love of Christ to share the Good News — in Karlskrona, in Sweden, and to the ends of the earth. Every believer is a witness, and every relationship is a mission field.
All Values
Servant Leadership
We lead by serving, following the model of Jesus who came not to be served but to serve and give His life. True leadership in the Kingdom is measured not by position but by how much we lay down for others.
Mercy
We believe that those who have received God's mercy are called to show mercy — to the hurting, the broken, the outcast, and the stranger. Mercy is the heartbeat of the Gospel expressed in daily life.
Godly Family Life
We value the family as the foundational unit of God's design — honoring marriage, raising children in the fear of the Lord, and building homes where faith is lived and faith is passed on.
Giving
Generosity is a mark of grace. We believe in cheerful, proportional, and sacrificial giving — of finances, time, gifts, and ourselves — as an act of worship and a means through which God's Kingdom advances.
Marital Fidelity
We uphold marriage as the lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, reflecting Christ's faithful love for the Church. We are committed to guarding, strengthening, and honouring this covenant in our community.
Integrity
We are called to be the same in private as in public — honest in speech, faithful in commitments, and transparent in dealings. Integrity is not a policy; it is a character conviction that protects the witness of Christ.
Purposeful Singleness
We celebrate singleness as a God-given season of focused devotion, fruitfulness, and service — not a state of incompleteness. Whether temporary or lifelong, singleness is honoured in this community.
Church as Body of Christ
We believe the local church is not a building, a programme, or a social club — it is the Body of Christ on earth. Every member is essential, every gift is needed, and every gathering matters for the health of the whole.
Simplicity
We resist the pull of materialism and complexity. A simple life — marked by contentment, gratitude, and freedom from the tyranny of things — makes room for what matters most: God, people, and mission.
Individual Members
Every person who walks through our doors matters — not as a number in a congregation, but as an image-bearer known by name. We are committed to no one being invisible, overlooked, or uncared for in this family.
Modesty
True beauty is rooted in character, not appearance. We embrace modesty in dress, speech, and lifestyle — not as religious performance but as an overflow of reverence for God and respect for others.
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
— Colossians 3:23–24 (KJV)