What We Value
At Mayflower Church, our values flow from our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and our belief that the local church is God’s chosen instrument for displaying His glory and making disciples. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by our convictions, these values guide our life together as a covenant community. They are not abstract ideals but lived expressions of our love for God and one another, built on the foundation of sound doctrine and sustained by the grace of Christ.
We believe a healthy church is marked by deep devotion to God’s Word, a passion for making disciples of all nations, intentional relationships that foster spiritual growth, reverent and joyful worship, and a fellowship that reflects the unity and love of the body of Christ.
These values shape how we gather, how we serve, and how we grow—together—for the glory of God and the good of His people.
Scripture
We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and sufficient Word of God, our final authority for faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16–17). It is through Scripture that God reveals Himself, convicts of sin, and brings about salvation and sanctification. As a church, we are committed to expositional preaching and biblical teaching in all we do, submitting joyfully to God's Word.
Missions
We are called to make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18–20). Missions is not an optional activity but the outflow of gospel-centered, Christ-exalting obedience. We support missions that are rooted in the local church, prioritize church planting, and emphasize proclaiming the gospel clearly and faithfully across cultures for the glory of Christ and the salvation of the lost.
Discipleship
The Christian life is not merely a profession of faith but a lifelong pursuit of Christlikeness. Discipleship happens as we teach one another to obey all that Christ has commanded (Matt. 28:20). We are committed to intentional, relational discipleship through sound doctrine, mutual accountability, and Spirit-empowered growth, led by faithful elders and supported by the body.
Worship
True worship is God-centered, Scripture-regulated, and Christ-exalting (John 4:24). We gather each Lord’s Day to glorify God in reverence and joy through the ordinary means of grace—preaching, prayer, singing, giving, and the ordinances. Our worship is shaped by the gospel, with the Word of Christ dwelling richly among us.
Fellowship
Biblical fellowship is more than social interaction—it is a sharing in Christ and a mutual commitment to build one another up in faith and love (Acts 2:42; Heb. 10:24–25). We pursue a culture of hospitality, encouragement, and accountability as members of one body, bearing each other’s burdens and striving for unity in Christ.