OUR VALUES

Oikos – “My World”

God’s plan to share His love starts with our Oikos—our world of family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Each of
us has a unique circle of influence where we can share Jesus and introduce others to a relationship with Him.

Partnership – “We Are All Ministers”

At Relevant, ministry isn’t just for pastors—it’s for everyone. God equips each of us with gifts to serve others,
making us channels of His love, grace, and truth.

Authenticity – “Good News & More Good News”

We embrace honesty about our struggles, knowing God meets us in our brokenness. The good news is He doesn’t
leave us there—He brings healing, growth, and wholeness.

Family – “There’s a Place for You”

Relevant Church is a family for all generations, backgrounds, and walks of life. From the cradle to the rocker,
there’s a place for you to belong and grow in Christ.

OUR BELIEFS 

Biblical Authority

The Bible is God’s holy Word. It uniquely and infallibly reveals God’s plan for His people and how to live out that plan, individually and corporately. Beliefs, practices, priorities, and our mission are to be anchored in clear biblical teachings.

Christlikeness

Jesus Christ is the defining feature of God’s will and relationship with all humankind. In Christ is found both newness of life and the highest and clearest example for godliness. People made new in Christ find Him to be the source of faith, hope, and love in both the inner life and in our outward actions engaging a world desperate for hope and life.

Disciple-making

Making disciples is a clear mandate from Christ. This requires a strong missional focus on evangelism and training in spiritual growth and holy living. Done effectively, this will produce and promote growth and health in and among the churches.

Local Church Centered

The denomination exists to help local congregations grow and multiply, be more healthy, and more authentically reflect God’s plan. Local churches are the most fundamental and strategic points of evangelism and discipleship. The challenge of the denomination is to keep finding the best ways to serve, strengthen, and multiply congregations.

Servant Leadership

Wesleyans respect leadership that is placed over them, while realizing that the authority and effectiveness of spiritual leadership is not primarily bestowed, but earned, and is characterized by a loving and willing heart of obedience that serves God and mankind gladly. Wesleyans desire to be leaders in serving.

Unity in Diversity

There is intrinsic value in every person. Biblical unity becomes all the more important and beautiful in the light of the wide-ranging differences in personalities, cultures, races, languages, talents, and perspectives. Finding unity and mutual love in Christ eliminates devaluation and deprivation of life to one another.

Relevant is part of the Wesleyan family. More information on our beliefs can be found here.