Our Values

In pursuing our purpose at EFBC, we will follow a path defined by core values. How we get there is just as important to God as that we get there! We have identified ten core values at EFBC which we believe God has put at the heart of our ministry. We will adhere to these values without compromise.

In pursuing our purpose at EFBC, we will follow a path defined by core values. How we get there is just as important to God as that we get there! We have identified ten core values at EFBC which we believe God has put at the heart of our ministry. We will adhere to these values without compromise.

Bible Centered – We believe that the Bible is God’s living, powerful, relevant, active word and that we can trust it, believe it, and apply it with the confidence that in so doing, we will be following God’s best for our lives. (Romans 12:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:23-25)

Worship Focused – We believe that God created us in His own image, thus uniquely equipping us for a vital relationship with Him which is ultimately expressed as we worship Him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:19-24)

Prayer Dependent – We believe that God has invited us into a dynamic relationship with Himself in which we experience His power and direction for life through the consistent, prevailing, and believing practice of prayer. (Matthew 6:5-14; 7:7-12)

Grace Extending – We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s pure grace which comes to us undeserved and free. As God receives and sustains us by grace, so should we reflect the spirit and acceptance of grace to all people. (Philipians 2:1-11; Ephesians 1:3-14)

Maturity Building – We believe that salvation is but the first step on the road to spiritual maturity to which God calls His people, and that the church is responsible to help Christians become more and more like Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 4:25-26, 32; Hebrews 12:1; Philipians 1:6)

People Empowering – We believe that God has graced believers with powerful spiritual gifts which uniquely fit them for effective service to Christ and the church, whose responsibility it is to empower people in the use of those gifts. (1 Corinthians 12, 14; Romans 12; Ephesians 4; Psalms 133:1)

Needs Meeting – We believe that rendering encouragement, assistance, support and love is the duty of Christians as they live in spiritual community with one another under Christ’s Lordship. (1 Corinthians 13; Nehemiah 3; Luke 10:1; John 13:34-34)

Outreach Oriented – We believe that lost people matter to God, and therefore our responsibility as a church is to reach out to them in love with the hope of the gospel. (Luke 5:30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18:14)

Culturally Relevant – We believe that we are called to communicate the good news of the love of God to our generation, and that we do this most effectively by using forms and styles familiar to the culture. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

Globally Concerned – We believe that the gospel of salvation through Christ is for the whole world, and that the church cannot rest until the whole world has heard the good news. (Matthew 28:18-20)

In the pursuit of God’s purpose for His people and in accord with the core values outlined above, EFBC invites you to join us as we engage our community and world for the cause of Christ.

Recent Sermons

1. A Clear and Present Danger
   Gary Nock - Jude 3-4
   
   
   July 25th, 2010
2. Remarkable Reassurance for Christians
   Gary Nock - Jude 1-2
   
   
   July 18th, 2010
3. Approving What is Excellent
   Matt Tucker - Philippians 1:9-11
   
   
   July 11th, 2010
4. Joy Comes From Knowing
   Matt Tucker - Philippians1:1-8
   
   
   July 4th, 2010
5. Christians as Resident Aliens
   Wes Crago - Philippians 1:27
   
   
   June 27th, 2010
6. Amazing Faith & My Father’s Day Resolution
   Matt Tucker - Luke 7:1-10
   
   
   June 20th, 2010
7. The Acts of the Apostates-An Introduction to Jude
   Gary Nock - Jude
   
   
   June 6th, 2010
8. When You Feel Like a Failure…Because You Are
   Gary Nock - Psalm 51
   
   
   May 30th, 2010

This Week

Thursday 7/29/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Worship Team Rehearsal

Friday 7/30/10
8 am-noon Church Office open

Saturday 7/31/10

Sunday 8/1/10
9 am Prayer Meeting
9:30 am Coffee & Contact
10 am Family Worship/Communion/ Children’s Church
“Apostates, Old & New”
Jude 5-10
Gary Nock
Pastor/Teacher

Monday 8/2/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday 8/3/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Bridal shower for Darcee Fales at Cathy Faw’s home

Wednesday 8/4/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open