10 Characteristics of Westminster Christians	10 Commitments & Values
The staff and elders of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Hueneme are committed to working toward the goal that as a result of participation in our corporate life and ministry, members and friends of Westminster shall be marked by:	In order to be faithful  to a Biblical vision for the church, the elders and staff of Westminster affirm that by God's grace the following ten commitments and values shall mark our church:
a personal, saving and growing knowledge of God through a relationship with Jesus Christ, believing in Him and accepting His forgiving love; daily prayer; daily Bible reading marked by a response of obedience; a commitment to public and private worship that is spiritual and truthful; a participation in the family fellowship of the church community, marked by relationships of support, accountability and joy; a heart of love, forgiveness and service for others a transformed and exemplary life marked by the fruit of the Holy Spirit, acknowledging our ongoing need for grace; a life that bears witness in word and deed that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior; the Holy Spirit's presence and power in life and ministry, knowing and using gifts to build up the church body; the continual giving of self, including time, money and possessions, in the service of Jesus.	We believe that God fives primary and authoritative guidance for the church through the Bible. We believe that a saving knowledge of God through a relationship of faith and trust in Jesus Christ is the purpose of life and the measure for everything the church is and does. We believe that God has called us together in Christ to be a new community marked by grace, truth and love. We believe that our life together is centered around the worship of God. We believe that preaching, teaching and the sacraments hold primary position in worship. We believe in the active ministry of the Holy Spirit who applies grace to our lives and gives ministry gifts to each of us. We believe that all are called to ministry and to the stewardship of their gifts. We believe that evangelism and discipling are at the heart of the church's mission. We believe that Christ calls us to help those in need - without exception. We believe that through prayer we will participate with Christ in the fulfillment of these beliefs.