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Who We Are--------------------------------------------
A Brief Overview
The Tabernacle is a contemporary, non-denominational Christian church, pioneered twenty-five years ago by a group of young men and women who had a vision for New England. Since then, through the hard work of a faithful congregation we have seen amazing things happen in the central Connecticut area.


 WHAT ARE YOUR CHURCH VALUES, BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES?
Our Core Values
#1. We believe that the key to spiritual growth is a life of devotions.
S.O.A.P. is a daily reading and journaling experience for each individual that is vital to a personal encounter with God. In it we learn God's Word, how God responds and how to live life through situations we face as Jesus did. (John 1:1, 2 Tim. 2:15, Heb 4:12)


#2. We believe that “Team Church” is God’s design for effective ministry.
This is a place for you to walk out your potential. We all have special gifts that the Lord gives each one of us. His plan is that we use those gifts to build the church. “You have to give opportunity to your potential or it will not come to pass!”
(Ecc.4:9-12; Psalm 133:1; Eph.4:11-16; 1Peter 2:4-9)


#3. We believe that a simple presentation of Jesus Christ in creative ways will impact and transform lives.
Relating to our culture through redeeming the arts while remaining true to the Scriptures is a balance we will always keep. This allows us to present the Gospel in such a way that reaches every person from every culture. (I Cor.9:22,23; Acts 17:22-34)


#4 In keeping with the Great Commandment, we believe every member should commit to a lifestyle of consistent spiritual growth with honest accountability.
A genuine love for God is always the first priority. Every Christian should yearn for continual spiritual growth. Therefore, discipleship through small groups, accountability and open honesty are critical to maturing in our faith.
(Mark 12:29-31, Acts 2:44-47; 1 Peter 2:2; 1 Tim. 4:7,8; Prov. 27:17)


#5. We believe that God is worthy of our very best.
Therefore, a growing spirit of excellence should permeate every activity. Not perfection, but excellence with consistent evaluation and a willingness to improve for the sake of the Kingdom of God.
(Psalm 78:72; Daniel 5:12; Colossians 3:17; Ecc. 10:10)


#6. We believe that genuine love and caring relationships are key to the life of every endeavor.
Refusing to give audience to a spirit of complaining, we will instead be courageous in solving every problem in a way that honors God and builds biblical character. We value healthy relationships by protecting the unity of the Spirit in our church.
(James 1:2,3; 1Peter 3:9,9; 1 Cor.13:8; Romans 16:17; Eph.4:3)


#7. We believe that the most effective evangelism happens through people inviting people.
We believe that a life will reach a life. Each believer develops genuine relationships with friends and family and extends an invitation to them. Evangelism gets to be a normal, natural lifestyle of winning others to Christ, one by one.
(Prov. 11:30; John 1:43-45; John 4:28-30)


#8. We believe in identifying and training emerging leaders who are fully committed to Christ and who will reach their generation with the Gospel.
God is raising up men and women who will take the baton of godly character, authentic faith and servant-hearted leadership into the next generation.
(2Tim. 2:2; 1Tim. 3:1; Titues 1:5-9; Psalm 78:6,7)