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Our Values

Besides a solid Biblical doctrinal statement, a church must also have values that provide a foundation for the way they operate. These values can help a congregation stay on track in the midst of changing social conditions.  At Community Foursquare Chapel, we value the following things:

God and His Word

The Christian life is about God, not us. Jesus Christ is always the focus of our fellowship, not personalities or programs. We respect the Bible as God’s word and wisdom for all of life’s issues, both on earth and for eternity. We are here to serve God, not build organizations or ministries.</P

Our Leadership Philosophy

The heart of true leadership is service. First to God and then to people. Church leadership should not be about personalities, popularity, power, or position. Jesus said good shepherds would lay down their lives for the flock.

People

The church exists to serve people, not the other way around. We value all people based on the eternal value God created them with. We make no distinctions between men and women, skin color, nationality, social status, or anything else. Our heart is to see every person connect with God in a real and meaningful way.

A Safe Space

Many people do not feel that church is a safe place, because they believe they will be judged for their sins, situations, and other life issues. Because of this, they find it hard to trust and open up to the life-changing message of the Gospel. Our heart desires to be a safe place for people to come and experience the love of God through His Spirit and His people.

Unity

Unity releases the power of God in the midst of the congregation. The Bible tells us to “Work at keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Unity does not mean agreement in all things. Unity is a higher value than agreement. We can disagree on some things and still maintain unity in the Spirit and a unity of vision and purpose. Differences of opinion, belief, and practice are inevitable. Our goal is to maintain unity in the Spirit and encourage our congregation to make it a high value.

Spiritual Life

Religion and spirituality are not necessarily the same things. There are many people who are very religious but not very spiritual. Our goal is to cultivate true spirituality through the basics of worship, prayer, Bible study, and fellowship, as demonstrated in Acts 2:46-47.

The Gifts of the Spirit and the Priesthood of Every Believer

Peter tells us that every believer is a priest and minister of God. God has given every Christian gifts through the Holy Spirit. We value the diversity of spiritual gifts in the congregation and seek to cultivate and encourage them, and to provide an opportunity for their manifestation in the midst of the congregation.

The Great Commission

Jesus told His disciples to GO into all the world and preach the Gospel. We believe every Christian has the mandate and privilege to lead others to Jesus. Therefore, we will make a point of encouraging people ot share their faith, and offer training and opportunity to do so. </P?

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About the Author

Steve Highlander is the Senior pastor of the Community Foursquare Chapel in Ottawa, KS and serves as an FMI missionary to the South Pacific Country of Papua New Guinea. Steve has a doctorate in Pastoral Theology and is ordained with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and the Foursquare Gospel Church. of Papua New Guinea. He also works with Harvestime International Institute to set up Bible Colleges around the world. He is a published author, and Bible college teacher. His ministry is focused on the Body of Christ and the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the local church. His passion is leadership development, training, and discipleship. He and his wife, Renee, were married on March 1, 2025.