Our Core Values at Stonewater Fellowship

What Guides Our Worship, Community, and Mission

Stonewater Fellowship’s core values express the biblical convictions that guide our worship, relationships, leadership, service, and mission.

These values help explain how we seek to follow Jesus together as a church in New Braunfels and how we equip people to become multiplying followers of Jesus.

Our Core Distinctives

  • Jesus

    Knowing Jesus is our highest pursuit and greatest treasure. We seek a deep, growing, and abiding relationship with Him through Scripture, prayer, worship, and obedience.


    Scripture: Philippians 3:7–10

  • Prayer

    We depend on God through prayer. Together, we bring our needs, grief, gratitude, and mission before Him in the power of the Holy Spirit.


    Prayer draws us into God’s presence, strengthens our unity, and fuels our obedience to His purposes.


    Scripture: Matthew 21:22; Acts 1:14

  • Unity

    We pursue unity around the gospel and our shared identity as the church.


    We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus, and that the Holy Spirit joins believers together as one body with a shared purpose and mission.


    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18–19; Ephesians 2:8–9; Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 12:13; John 17:11–22

  • Mission

    We believe followers of Jesus are called to live in gospel-centered community rather than pursuing faith alone.


    Through small groups and other relationships, we study Scripture, pray, practice grace and reconciliation, build authentic friendships, and serve on mission together.


    Scripture: Acts 2:42

  • Disciple-Making

    We seek to obey Jesus’ command to make disciples.


    Every follower of Jesus is called to help others know Him, grow in faith, and become equipped to participate in His mission. Our goal is to see people become multiplying followers of Jesus.


    Scripture: Matthew 28:19–20

  • Priesthood

    We affirm that every believer in Jesus is part of a royal priesthood and is gifted by God for ministry and mission.


    Every follower of Jesus has a meaningful role in serving others, making disciples, building Christian community, and helping lead people toward Christ.


    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12–14; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 2:5–9

  • Sacrificial Leaders

    We believe God gives biblically qualified leaders to His church to equip believers for ministry and help the church remain faithful to its mission.


    Elders, pastors, teachers, small-group leaders, ministry leaders, and other servants are called to lead with humility, integrity, faithfulness, hard work, and sacrifice.


    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15–16; Ephesians 4:11–15; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1


How Our Values Shape Church Life

These values are more than statements on a page. They influence how Stonewater Fellowship worships, prays, builds community, develops leaders, serves others, and makes disciples.

You can experience these values through Sunday worship, small groups, ministries, serving opportunities, and everyday relationships with other followers of Jesus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many core values does Stonewater Fellowship have?

    Stonewater Fellowship identifies seven core values: Jesus, prayer, unity, mission, disciple-making, the priesthood of believers, and sacrificial leadership.

  • What does multiplying disciple-making mean?

    Multiplying disciple-making means helping people follow Jesus and equipping them to help others do the same. It reflects Jesus’ command to make disciples in Matthew 28:19–20.

  • Why are prayer and unity important at Stonewater Fellowship?

    Prayer expresses dependence on God, while unity reflects the shared gospel, purpose, and identity believers have through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

  • What is the priesthood of believers?

    The priesthood of believers means that every follower of Jesus has direct access to God and is gifted and called to participate in ministry, service, and disciple-making.

  • How can I begin living out these values at Stonewater Fellowship?

    You can attend Sunday worship, join a small group, explore a ministry, serve on a team, and take intentional steps toward helping others follow Jesus.