Values

Values guide the methods and means that we employ.

Bible Based

• Scriptures are the final authority in faith and practice
• We are dependent upon God to move by his Spirit to accomplish his purposes
• We seek his direction in prayer and intercede for him to accomplish his purposes.

Gift Based ministries

• Each Christ follower is uniquely gifted by God to participate in the ministry of HGBC.
• Ministries will be led by gifted people
• Ministries will meet identified needs as people with appropriate gifts and time are available

Intergenerational worship

• We will provide regular opportunity for all ages to worship together, interact and enrich one another’s lives in worship

Intergenerational fellowship

• We will provide regular opportunity for all age groups to appreciate and interact with the span of ages at HGBC

Reaching out to the community

• We will be intentional in taking the love of Christ outside the Church walls to meet real needs in the community.
• We will minister to the whole person; the physical, mental emotional and spiritual aspects of our being.

Ordinances of the Church

• We practice believer’s baptism by immersion
• We invite believers to participate in the Lord’s Supper

Organization and practice

• We adhere to our Statement of Faith
• We practice the priesthood of all believers
• We practice congregational government
• We govern ourselves through our constitution