Our Vision
CBF strives to be well-known in Central Illinois as a caring, culturally relevant Christian fellowship that seeks to transform lives through a clear witness for Jesus Christ, biblical teaching, quality ministries and mutual care for one another. We believe each person has an ability granted by God, and want every talent utilized for the glory of God. We will be an example by serving God with excellence by bringing more people to personal relationship with Christ.
Our Core Values
We Value Biblical Truth
The Bible is timeless and timely. We value its teaching, and its relevance to the common needs of all people as well as to the culture of our day. We strive to expound it accurately, lovingly, and without apology.
We Value the Privilege and Power of Prayer.
Prayer is the means by which we accomplish God’s purposes, and acknowledge our own inability to do anything apart from Him. We value prayer as the means to accessing God’s throne of grace, of gaining spiritual discernment and empowerment to accomplish all that God has in store for us.
We Value the Culture of Grace.
We believe that God has demonstrated His grace by fully and permanently accepting us through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. We value the fact that God enables everyone to find forgiveness, healing, and restoration, through the sacrifice of His Son.
We Value Authentic Community.
God never intended for man to live on his own. We value honest, loving, healthy relationships as we are each part of God’s family. Through care, encouragement, fellowship, and service, we seek to motivate one another to love and good works, as we press toward spiritual maturity.
We Value the Next Generation.
Children are a blessing from the Lord, and their upbringing comes with great responsibility. We value the opportunity to raise them to come to know the Savior personally, and to equip them, in turn, to reach their generation.
We Value Missional Living.
God has equipped all of us for service in his Kingdom. We value the giftedness He grants all of us, and seek to recognize and use those gifts to fulfill our purpose within the Great Commission.