Core Values

CELEBRATING JESUS CHRIST
We believe that passion for the Lord should undergird everything we do, for we are, first and foremost, “a community of worshipers.” (Matthew 22:36–40; John 4:23; Philippians 3:7–11 and 4:4; 1 Peter 2:9)

LEADING WITH INTEGRITY
We believe that our leaders must be “full of the Spirit and wisdom” (Acts 6:3) if our church is to faithfully carry out its mission to the world. (Hebrews 13:7 and 17; 1 Peter 5:2–3; Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 4:15–16)

BALANCING OUR COMMITMENTS
We believe that effective disciple-making requires a balance of biblical faithfulness, cultural relevance and total dependence upon God. (Acts 14:21–23; John 8:31; 1 Corinthians 9:19–23; Proverbs 3:5–6)

TARGETING THE UNCHURCHED
We believe that lost people matter to God, and so we do everything we can to reach them with the good news about Jesus Christ. (Luke 5:30–32, 15 and 19:10; John 3:16–17; 1 Timothy 2:3–4; 2 Peter 3:9)

RENEWING OUR MINDS
We believe that people are transformed by understanding and applying God’s Word, and so we encourage and provide for biblical learning. (Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:22–24; 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and 4:1–5)

CONNECTING WITH OTHERS
We believe that disciples can only grow in a context of loving relationships, and so we urge everyone to be active in a smaller group. (Acts 2:42–47; Hebrews 10:24–25; John 13:34–35; Galatians 6:2)

EQUIPPING FOR SERVICE
We believe that every disciple is gifted to serve others in love, and so we encourage and train people for compassionate service. (Ephesians 4:11–16; 1 Peter 4:10; Romans 12:4–8; Galatians 6:9–10)

SHARING OUR FAITH
We believe that every disciple is empowered to share Jesus Christ with others, and so we encourage and train people for bold witness. (Acts 1:8; Acts 8:1,4; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 5:17–21; Matthew 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 1:7–8)