We Value…

God’s glory: Everything exists to bring glory to God. Therefore, we seek to please Him in all things. To glorify Him in the way we handle the things that He has given us (our money, time, and talents), and to strive to do all that we do with the excellence that will bring Him praise as we seek to accomplish His mission in the world.

The Bible: As God’s disclosure of Himself to humanity, we hold the Scriptures in high regard. Because the Bible is the primary means by which the Holy Spirit transforms our lives and saves people, culturally relevant biblical preaching and teaching is a priority in our fellowship. The knowledge of Scripture that leads to application and life change is also something that we are committed to undertaking in our own personal and private lives, as well as initiating in the lives of believers in our fellowship.

Prayer: Having obtained access to the Father through the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ, we regularly spend time in corporate and private prayer because we believe that God moves in power when His righteous people pray.

Unity in the Community: We celebrate our diversity of background knowing that the Body of Christ is not homogenous. In the essentials of our doctrine we stand firm together. In the non-essentials we extend grace to each other in love. We seek to be deeply connected to one another as we encourage and struggle with one another towards the common goal and mission God has given us.

Merciful Concern for Others: In light of God’s mercy shone to us through the cross, we seek, as God gives opportunity, to help people with physical, spiritual, and emotional needs, especially those in the family of God.

Character and Accountability: Although striving to reflect the character of Christ, we are willing to answer to one another in the times we fall short. We seek to be teachable, honest, and available for one another in all things; forgiving each other as Christ has forgiven us.

Evangelism and Discipleship: God loves people everywhere, and so should we. We seek to have relationships with people in our own local communities and surrounding areas who do not yet believe. When we have opportunity, we seek to share the life-changing message of the Gospel in a culturally relevant way. Knowing that God loves all the people of the world, we seek to share His message of hope with people all over the world. We are committed to seeing believers mature and develop in their relationship with God for His glory in the accomplishment of his mission in the world.