CULTURE

VISION STATEMENT
TENT PEGS
LEADER CODE
DIFFERENCES

made up of four parts

TENT PEGS

TENT PEGS

OUR 12 TENT PEGS ARE THE VALUES OF THE HOUSE. THEY ARE THE WAYS WE ATTRACT THE LORD TO VISIT US, AND ALSO WHAT COMPELL HIM TO STAY. THEY HELP KEEP OUR HOUSE STRONG BY PROVIDING A HEALTHY TENSION BETWEEN THEMSELVES.

  • 1. SACRIFICE

    It’s an honor to waste our life in pursuit of Him. We are a drink offering so that the region may live. It’s not radical, it’s reasonable.

    Romans 12:1
    John 15:13
    Philippians 2:17

  • 2. HUNGER

    We know the Lord answers the persistent cry, and we are living in the reality of yesterday's tears, so we sow again. We are the ones who are foolish enough to ask.

    Psalm‬ ‭56‬:‭8‬
    1 Samuel 1:15
    Luke 18:39

  • 3. STEWARDSHIP

    Everything we have is the fruit of someone’s sacrifice and the goodness of God. We have been trusted by God to multiply anything he places in our hands.

    Luke 16:10
    Matthew 25:21
    1 Corinthians 4:1-2

  • 4. CONSECRATION

    We have been made holy and are set apart from the world. We make a stance against mixture and won’t compromise our holiness.

    1 Corinthians 3:16-17
    Ecclesiastes 12:13
    Psalms 19:9

  • 5. COURAGE

    We will obey the Lord, no matter the cost, and we refuse to partner with intimidation. We only fear the Lord and that makes us dangerous to the world.

    Joshua 1:9
    2 Timothy 1:7
    Esther‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬

  • 6. EXCELLENCE

    We are hosting The Lord and believe everything should reflect that. We always give our best with what we have, knowing it glorifies Him.

    Colossians 3:23
    Daniel 6:3
    Proverbs 22:29

  • 7. INTEGRITY

    We don’t cut corners and are willing to tell the truth no matter the cost. We live above reproach, knowing that we carry His image to the world.

    Proverbs 10:9
    Proverbs 20:7
    Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭23‬

  • 8. HUMILITY

    We stay open and vulnerable, rejecting our pride and ambition. Nothing is beneath us, so we take the posture to serve those around us.

    Proverbs 22:4
    2 Chronicles 7:14
    Philippians 2:3

  • 9. HONOR

    Honor is when we confirm heaven's value. There are three things that we take seriously and believe are worthy of high honor: The Lord, His house and His people.

    1 Timothy 1:7
    Romans 12:10
    Psalms 26:8

  • 10. THANKSGIVING

    Thanksgiving is the proper way into the presence of God. No matter our circumstances there is always something to celebrate, and we dig until we find it.

    Psalms 136:1
    Psalms 100:4
    1 Thessalonians 5:18

  • 11. RESPONSIBILITY

    We recognize the burden we hold as fathers and mothers for the community. We recognize there are moments we won’t get back, so we show up.

    Ruth 1:16‭‭
    1 Corinthians 4:15

  • 12. HEALTH

    Leaders go first, and we remain healthy by prioritizing daily personal encounters with God, pursuing purity, putting family first, and protecting our sabbath so we can lead others in health.

    3 John 1:2
    Proverbs 3:5-8
    2 Timothy 4:7

LEADER CODE

LEADER CODE

THE 7 ELEMENTS OF OUR LEADER CODE MAKE UP THE CHARACTER AND STANDARD THAT WE HOLD EVERYONE TO IN LEADERSHIP AT THREAD. IT’S HOW WE DEFINE A SPIRITUAL LEADER.

  • DAILY ENCOUNTERS

    We prioritize the main thing: personal, daily encounters with God. We understand that we can’t lead people to a God that we don't know.

    Matthew 6:33
    ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬
    John‬ ‭15‬:‭4‬

  • INITIATIVE

    We are willing to do what others will not do. We aren’t renters, but owners. We are the ones who God has called for this time, and we will run our race.

    Isaiah 6:8
    1 Peter 4:10

  • GENEROSITY

    We will lead the way with irrational generosity in time, talent and treasure. We honor God with our first and our best; above and beyond the tithe. We have received freely, so freely we give.

    2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭11‬
    Deuteronomy‬ ‭15‬:‭8‬
    Proverbs 11:24

  • SABBATH

    There’s nothing compelling about working yourself into the ground. We declare that the Lord can do more in our rest than we can do in our work. We honor the Lord through obedience with our rest.

    Psalms 127:2
    Exodus 20:8-10
    Matthew 11:29-30

  • FORGIVENESS

    We refuse to be entangled by offense. We take the lead, choosing forgiveness even in the absence of an apology. We look the most like Jesus when we show mercy.

    Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬
    Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭13‬
    Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬

  • COMMUNICATION

    We build trust through open and honest communication. We reject the shallow, superficial and fake, and embrace vulnerability, openness and unity. When others back away, we lean in.

    Exodus 20:16
    Proverbs 27:6
    James 5:16

  • UNITY

    We’ve been united by blood and are a family of believers. Our success is found when we step into the family, adopt new members, and choose to allow unify around the Holy Spirit. Family is hard, but family is always worth it.

    Psalms 133:1
    1 Samuel 14:7
    Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭32‬

DIFFERENCES

DIFFERENCES

OUR 5 DIFFERENCES ARE THE UNIQUE REASONS THE LORD PLACED THREAD IN THE REGION. THESE ARE WHAT WE FEEL CALLED TO AS A CHURCH

  • PRESENCE DRIVEN

    We exist for the Lord. His presence is our highest priority and we don’t apologize for it. Only one thing is needed.

    Luke 10:42
    Numbers 2:2
    2 Chronicles 7:15-16

  • PEOPLE OVER MINISTRY

    People come first, always. We prioritize hearts over tasks and we will never sacrifice our families to get a ministry.

    Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭10‬
    1 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭4‬-‭5
    1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭1‬-‭3‬

  • SPIRITUAL ADOPTION

    As a covered and submitted community, we extend support to diverse visions beyond our church's focus, serving as both a source of strength and covering for others.

    Malachi‬ ‭4‬:‭6
    1 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬

  • REFORMATION

    We aspire to transform not just our church, but every sphere of society. Our influence should resonate in every place we occupy as we take on the responsibility of fathering cities into obedience and renewal.

    ‭‭Acts‬ ‭17‬:‭6‬
    2 Chronicles‬ ‭33‬:‭15‬
    Acts‬ ‭19‬:‭23‬-‭24‬

  • WOMEN IN MINISTRY

    We fervently champion women in ministry, equipping them to embrace their divine calling and anointing, refusing to deny any part of the Body of Christ its rightful purpose.

    Acts 2:17-18
    Acts 18:26
    Judges 4:4