Core Values

Authentic Community

People are always more important than programs, and relationship matters more than religion. We are here to promote the kind of community where Jesus lived, where everyone is welcome and the truth is made known. (Acts 2:44-46; John 15:12-13)

The Journey

Life transformation happens when we set out to be like Christ. Learning to be a true disciple and grow more and more like our Savior is the very reason we come together. This Journey is best developed through Biblical application and learning to grow personally and corporately. (Galatians 5:22-25)

Culture

God has called us to engage culture, not hide from it. Christ worked within the culture of His day to proclaim His purpose to those who were lost. He excluded no one from His teaching, yet sought to identify those who truly wanted to follow. We desire to follow in His footsteps and penetrate our present culture with His truth. (John 4, Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 9:9-13)

Innovation

Finding new and effective ways to communicate the Word of God and using creativity and excellence in our forms and methods will maximize our effectiveness. (1 Corinthians 9:22-23; Colossians 3:23-24)

Spiritual Gifts

We affirm the use of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. The early church operated in spiritual gifting and the early church fathers instructed them in how to use the gifts properly and in order. We desire to help believers discover their spiritual gifts and use them correctly for the benefit of the Kingdom. (1 Corinthians 12-14, Acts 1:8)

Worship & Prayer

We believe that growth in Christ only comes through a life-style of worship& prayer to Him. There are many things in life that can draw our affections and attention, we long to make Christ the center of our focus everyday. (2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 7:7-8)

Missional

We are missionaries to our community and world. Jesus Christ is the only hope for the world, and lives in us. We live everyday with that thought as our motivation and strength. (Colossians 1:28-29, John 20:21)