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Our Basic Values


We hold to these five core values:

  1. The centrality of the Scriptures.

  2. The necessity of the new birth.

  3. The church as a fellowship of believers.

  4. The ministry of the Holy Spirit.

  5. The reality of freedom in Christ.

Our church runs according to congregational polity. That means that the congregation calls our pastors, elects our officers, sets our budget and makes all the big decisions. We are led by an elder board, which shepherds the spiritual life and financial stewardship of the congregation. We also have a deaconate, which is responsible for the hands-on ministries, with each deacon serving as the point person for an area of ministry.

As followers of Jesus, we are moving together on the path of spiritual growth toward the following destinations:

  • Obedience to the truth of the Bible

  • Passion for prayer and worship

  • Devotion to authentic community

  • A bold witness for Jesus

  • Service in ministry that is matched to spiritual gifts

Mercer Island Covenant Church    3200 - 78th Ave SE - Mercer Island, WA  98040        Phone: 206.232.1015          Please send comments/problems with this site to the web master