what we believe

At Forest Hill, we operate out of the premise that our beliefs represent deeply held intellectual processes. As the practical outpouring of these beliefs, values shape and direct our behavior. Like the game of telephone, though, by the time our beliefs get to behavior they oftentimes don’t look at all like we intended. Something doesn’t match up, and this disconnect creates problems in our relationships.

We recognize that we will always experience this disconnect unless we include God in this process. Our church has chosen the following collective values to drive interactions with each other and the greater Memphis area

Values
Relationship. We long for closeness with the hope that each of our new relationships will be free from the shadows of the past. The truth is, unless we make a conscious effort to banish our generational patterns of relating, we will never experience the freedom of true relationship. At FHCC, we are committed to being intentional in our relationships with each other. By creating an environment of trust, transparency, love and commitment, we can access the kind of relationship God modeled for us again and again in the Bible. It’s what we were made for.   

Relevance. That really makes sense. It was a light bulb moment for me. I can see what you mean. It met me where I was. How do you feel when you have these thoughts? Awakened, understood, energized? We all have to feel personally connected to something before we can truly believe it. Our faith is amazingly relevant, at FHCC, we’re committed to presenting it that way. 

Revelation. The word “revelation” scares people. It’s fraught with symbols and mystery and has often been used to further the messages of individuals rather than the message of God. Simply put, revelation is the discovery of valuable information. It happens when we pursue truth through the study of God’s character, engagement with each other and an open response to change. Revelation is accessible, ongoing and shared.

Our values are based in our belief in biblical truths. Continue to learn more about what we believe at FHCC.