CORE VALUES
Contemplative Rhythms
A life oriented by prayer, silence, solitude, rest, & community
Our contemplative value informs the kind of life we wish to live in the midst of a fast and busy DMV area. At TWC we draw deeply from the contemplative tradition of the church. To that end we endeavor to live a slowed down spirituality and a simplified life rooted in the purposes of God.
Interior Examination
A life driven through personal reflection, repentance, and heart transformation
True transformation begins from within our own heart. This requires regular examination of our own hearts, minds, thoughts, actions, and words. Our desire is not to have well-informed Christians, but to have well formed hearts that guide a well-formed life. We endeavor to intentionally examine what we love as that is what shapes us.
Kingdom Centric
A life focused on God’s solution to the problems of our world
We can tell much about the problems we have by the solutions that are offered. Jesus’ solution to our problem was the Kingdom of God. God’s ultimate restoring reality where all things are reconciled to Him. Our hope is not in a political, ideological, military, or governmental solution, but in God’s Kingdom and through our King, Jesus. We seek to bring the kingdom of God to the world around us in compelling and creative ways.
Humble Engagement
A life built on holding together love, truth, and obedience to our King
This value guides us as we live in the shadow of the political power center of the country. Our purpose is to engage our culture with the truth of Christ in a loving and humble way. We do not seek power, we seek reconciliation with Christ in all things and with all people. We hold in tension our commitment to the truth of the Gospel, our fidelity to our King, and the love he calls us to walk in.
Missional Presence
A life dedicated to the reconciliation, justice, mercy, and salvation of our world
This value drives the mission of our lives. Our community exists to bring God’s kingdom of reconciliation and salvation to a world that desperately needs it. We seek to give our lives away for the sake of others daily. We endeavor to have an intentional missional presence in our community, while supporting missions locally and globally.
Spirit Driven
A life of power through the Holy Spirit
This value speaks to how we are to be people of the kingdom, under what power we do so. We are not called to engage our world and community in our own power and strength, but through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. We seek to saturate our lives in the Holy Spirit and seek his baptism for power, anointing, and giftings so that we might build up our community and minister effectively.
The Mission
The mission of The Worship Center is simple:
We want to partner with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to form individuals spiritually into Christlikeness, so together the kingdom of God expands!
We want to partner with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to form individuals spiritually into Christlikeness, so together the kingdom of God expands!
The Vision
All Nations, One Call!
Our vision is to reflect the Kingdom of God which is all tribes, tongues, and nations gathering together under one call: to make disciples.
Our vision is to reflect the Kingdom of God which is all tribes, tongues, and nations gathering together under one call: to make disciples.