Core Values 6 Core Principles of Renewal Adopted by The Council on Ministries St. John's United Methodist Church Edwardsville, Illinois 1. We must focus our faith on Him. With Jesus as the focus of the life of the local church, lives are renewed and people become willing and eager servants of God. The Scripture does not bear witness to itself. It is the promise of purpose and direction through Jesus Christ.
Worship is more than just singing on the weekend and going to church.
It should to be an entire lifestyle. Renewal has always given birth to new worship forms. In its most relevant form it becomes a magnet to draw in those who have no church to become involved. People need to be active participants in the worship celebration. Worship is not a spectator sport.