Our Core Values

·       Centrality of the Bible:  Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25

The Bible will be central in all of our ministries.

·       Great-Commission-driven:  Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

The great commission will be reflected in our ministries, budget, personnel, and our priorities.

·       Worship is a lifestyle: Romans 12:1-2,  Matthew 22:37-40

Our worship will glorify God and engage our heart, mind, and emotions leading to loving obedience to God.

·       Small group community is a “life-line” for spiritual growth:  Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47   

Small-groups facilitate spiritual growth and formation, and are foundational to the mission of this church.

·       Cultural relevance:  1 Corinthians 9:19-23,    

The message of Christ is counter-cultural, yet our lives in Him can never be fully separated from the cultural in which we live.  Therefore our mission must be carried out within our culture.

·       Ministry is best accomplished through healthy teams: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12

Working as a team leads to spiritual growth, encouragement and accountability. 

·       Grace-Oriented Ministry: Romans 2:1-4, 3:23-24    

We will reflect God’s grace in our lives and ministry by loving, accepting and serving others to create environments of grace that foster forgiveness and authenticity in our relationships.

·       Ministry to marginalized people:   Lev. 19:10, Proverbs 31:8-9, Acts 2:45, Matthew 25

Every crisis is an opportunity for ministry.  We recognize that it will require sacrifice as we seek to meet the needs of others

·       Passion for lost people:  Genesis 12:2, Luke 15,  19:10

Like Jesus we will be passionate about seeking and saving the lost.  We desire this to be done relationally and holistically (meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs).

·       Intimacy with God:  John 15

Intimacy with God happens through actively following Christ by renewing our spirit, minds, and bodies.