Heart of The Haven Church:
What We Believe

Our Core Convictions

Prayer

Prayer is essential to moving the work of God forward. Without prayer, a church is simply working in its own strength. But a church that seeks God through prayer and communion with the Father positions itself to see mountains moved, lives changed, and communities transformed.

We believe prayer is not a ministry of the church—it is the lifeblood of the church. Everything we do must begin with prayer, be sustained by prayer, and be covered in prayer.

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Servant Leadership

A servant's heart is essential for every leader at Haven Church. Jesus taught that leadership in His Kingdom looks very different than leadership in the world.

Jesus said:

"You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions act as tyrants over them. It must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." — Matthew 20:25-28

Leadership at Haven is not about position, authority, or recognition. It is about serving others, setting an example, and helping people grow in Christ. We believe the greatest leaders are those who willingly serve.

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Marriage

We believe marriage is a covenant established by God between one biological man and one biological woman. Marriage was created by God for His glory, for the flourishing of humanity, and as a reflection of Christ's relationship with His Church.

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The Role of Haven Church

The mission of Haven Church is to help people know God, grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and make a difference in the world around them.

 

We seek to:

• Help people develop a growing relationship with God.

• Help people build healthy relationships with family, friends, and others.

• Help people discover their purpose and use their gifts to serve others.

• Help people share the hope and truth found in Jesus Christ.

We do this through:

• Prayer

• Bible study

• Worship

• Discipleship and mentoring

• Fellowship and community

• Outreach and service

• Compassion and benevolence ministries

• Opportunities to grow, serve, and lead

Our desire is not simply to gather people for a weekly service, but to help people live out their faith every day and positively impact their homes, workplaces, schools, and communities.

 

In Practice

At Haven Church, we seek to create opportunities for people to grow in their relationship with God and with one another.

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We do this by:

• Making prayer a priority in our personal lives and in our gatherings. We encourage people to pray, support one another in prayer, and seek God together.

• Teaching and studying the Bible both individually and in groups through practical and verse-by-verse studies for men, women, youth, and children.

• Worshiping God with sincerity, freedom, and a focus on Him rather than ourselves.

• Sharing communion together as a reminder of Christ's sacrifice and our unity as believers.

• Providing opportunities for spiritual growth through children's ministries, youth groups, Bible studies, fellowship groups, home groups, mentoring relationships, and service opportunities.

• Baptizing believers by immersion as a public declaration of their faith in Jesus Christ.

• Building authentic relationships through church services, Bible studies, home groups, meals, recreational activities, work projects, and serving together.

• Inviting others to join us through personal relationships, community involvement, social media, and everyday conversations.

• Caring for people in need by providing practical support through our Storehouse Ministry, benevolence ministries, and the generosity of our church family.

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We believe that people grow best when they worship together, learn together, serve together, and walk through life together.