There's a culture at MKE Lakeside that we hope you'll notice if you spend any amount of time with us.
This is who we are and what we do.
1. Biblical Teaching: The Bible is our final authority for doctrine and practice; thus, we place a high value on corporate Bible study (Psalm 12:6, 33:4). Our desire is not simply knowing God’s Word but application in obedience to His word in all areas of life (John 17:17). You will find us studying and discussing God’s Word whenever we gather.
2. The Great Commission: We believe that Christ’s atoning sacrifice for sin is the only basis for personal salvation. We are individually called to testify to God’s deliverance and the Church’s mandate is to take this good news to all nations (Matthew 28: 18-20). We therefore seek to make Christ known through personal evangelism, supporting overseas missionaries, and lives set apart for God.
3. Christian Community: MKE Lakeside has historically been a small and supportive community. Our services often meet in homes as we share good food and genuine concern for one another. No one is anonymous at MKE Lakeside. You will be seen and heard and loved (Romans 12:9-13; Acts 2:42).
4. Shared Ministry: We do not reserve ministry for the “professionals.” Instead, we desire to see every believer using his or her unique gifts, talents, and abilities for the building up of the body (Romans 12:3-8; Ephesians 4:11-13). We value every contribution pointing people to Christ our Savior, so come ready to serve.
5. Regeneration: We believe that God transforms our lives. Renewal becomes reality through our union with Christ. If any man is in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).
6. Prayer Life: We recognize our desperate need to depend on God through corporate and individual prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6-7). Come prepared to share your needs and to pray with each other.
7. Worship: We value an authentic, biblically accurate music worship experience that is Christ centered, that seeks to present the whole Biblical storyline and supports the preaching of the Word at every service (Revelation 5:13-14, Hebrews 12:28-29. As a body of believers, we embrace the tradition of the great hymns of faith, along with contemporary songs that accurately portray the God of scripture and reflect our adoration and utter dependence on Him (Ephesians 5:18-19, Nehemiah 9:5-6, Psalm 100:1-5). Finally, we value intimacy and simplicity in worship that keeps our focus on our Savior (Hebrews 12:2).
