core values

Grace is the free and unmerited favor of God. Grace is God’s un-coerced initiative of extravagant demonstrations of love, care, and favor. We say that God loves us right where we are and offers us life through what He has done for us. No one is beyond the grace offered to us in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we will orient our church and our individual lives so as to be givers of grace that leads every person toward an opportunity to encounter and respond to Jesus.
Romans 3:22-24; Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 5:17

We believe the Bible is the absolute and final authority on all matters of truth, correction and direction. The scriptures are inerrant in their original writings, infallible in their instruction, eternal in duration, and sufficient for counsel in every issue of life. The Bible is completely trustworthy as a guide to salvation and the life of faith and will not fail to accomplish its purpose. There are no other writings similarly inspired by God.
Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Colossians 1:5,6; Ezra 7:10; John 15:7; Mark 4:26-29

We believe Jesus is the hope of the world and everything about our gatherings should reflect the hope we find in Christ. Just as God took the initiative to show us how valuable we are, we will take the initiative to show others how valuable they are. As we have been welcomed, we will welcome; as we have been encouraged, we will encourage; and as we have been brought from death to life, we will joyfully show others in whom that life is found. Our gatherings should be the most alive place people can be. After all Jesus said that He came to give life in all its fullness Therefore, through our attitudes and actions we will demonstrate the hope we have found in Christ.

Christians are called to grow and mature. We encourage our members to grow mentally, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. A growing Christian will mature in the faith, discover their spiritual gifts, put them into practice through serving, and develop a heart for the lost. Therefore, we will encourage every person to take their next step in their relationship with God, with the church, and with others. Likewise, Mountain West Church will grow numerically and in its vibrancy as a spiritual community.
John 10:10

We believe every person is loved and valued by God. We are different colors, different ages, different socio-economic statuses but we lay down the titles the world uses to describe us and instead choose to do life together as brothers and sisters, God’s family, praying for and caring for each other. It is our hope that the things that ultimately define us are those that speak to the needs of the entire human race, not only specific ethnic or demographic ones.
Revelation 7:9, Acts 10:34-35

We truly experience the reality of Jesus Christ as we are in community with others who are seeking to know Him. Authentic relationships allow us to know one another deeply and to be known. Through intentional relationships we share and encourage each other toward spiritual growth, develop strengthening friendships, and find accountability. Therefore, loving relationships will be found in every area of our church’s life.
Colossians 3:12-14, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

The bible tells us that tithing is a way to show that we trust God with our lives, including our finances. It is a spiritual practice that breeds generosity in us and provides resources for the church to do ministry. Tithing helps us actively BE the church by helping others. We want you to love our ministry so much that you feel called to fund it. The truth is, God doesn’t need our money. He needs our willingness to rely on Him to meet our needs and for us to provide for the local church.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7