Our Core Values
“Set up road signs; put up guideposts. Take note of the highway, the road that you take. Return, Virgin Israel, return to your towns.”
- Jeremiah 31:21
At Nikao we believe that victory isn’t just found in vision, but in VALUES. Vision is the intended destination or the place. Values determine the path and the pace. We look to our values to Direct Decisions, Regulate Resources, Protect Priorities, and Propel Purpose. The values that guide us here at Nikao Church can be found below.
1. WE pray first. PRAYER
This place was birthed on our knees, started on our knees, and for it to continue we must stay on our knees. The war is won in the Spirit. Seek Him FIRST! Seek Him always. Lord, have your way!
Not according to our plan but your purpose. Spirit FIRST. We will see the hand of God, the Power of God by His Spirit.
2. WE greater than ME. KINGDOM
We believe the attitude of WE greater than me is ultimately the heart of God. Jesus demonstrated this concept by laying down His life (me) for us (WE). While the Kingdom of God is supposed to impact me, it was never intended to be all about me. It is actually supposed to be about WE. Your life is supposed to be lived in a way that makes a difference in WE. What would Charlotte look like if people truly began to live life from the perspective that WE is truly greater than ME?
3. WE believe the best. LOVE
We are determined to be a church that will demonstrate our love for God by our love for others. We will be unified in love, fighting to protect that unity at all costs by striving to not gossip, complain, or talk about others. While this can be challenging we are determined to see people as God sees them and treat every individual with the love of God regardless of who they are, where they come from, what they may look like, or even how they may treat us.
4. WE get out of the boat. FAITH
It’s often remembered that Jesus walked on water, but many forget that Peter also walked on water. In faith, Peter believed that the power of God was supposed to impact his life and allow him to do things others couldn’t and stepped outside of the comfortable and familiar place of the boat. In that same spirit of faith, we will get out of the boat and step into the situations of our everyday lives with faith believing that God has empowered us to do the impossible.
5. WE are Sam. Sam I am. KIDS
Just as the prophet Samuel was called by God to anoint David the next king of Israel, we believe it is our job to call out the God given potential in the next generation. We will invest heavily in our youth and children with our time, programs, and resources. Leaving an inheritance for our children’s children isn’t just about what we leave to them financially, but what we leave in them spiritually.
6. WE play with fire. WORSHIP
We believe worship is the will of God for His people and that God inhabits the praises of His people. We are determined to be people that passionately worship God with both our lips and our lives, bringing Him glory in all we do.
In the words of David, we will become even more undignified than this.
7. WE roll the toothpaste. SACRIFICE
Have you ever tried to roll the toothpaste tube just to squeeze an extra drop out? Ever tried to cut the top just to get more out? Our prayer is that God would roll the tubes of our lives and perform spiritual surgery on our hearts, in order to get every ounce of anointing, gifting, and glory out of our lives. We will give all that we have and all that we are to be used by God to make a difference in our world.
8. WE sweat the small stuff. EXCELLENCE
Often, the difference is in the details. It is our desire to make sure we strive for excellence in all that we do and all that we are, because if there is any cause worthy of excellence it is the Kingdom of God.
