A Kingdom-Bringing Community
- Where we are working to do our part in bringing the Kingdom of God to earth, knowing that only Jesus can perfect this work.
- Where we compassionately seek justice for the oppressed and the marginalized, knowing that they bear the image of God.
- Where we gather to worship, longing for and inviting more of the presence of God
A God-Honoring Community
- Where we are fulfilling our core purpose as individuals and as a community: to bring glory to God.
- Where we gather to worship God as sacred, holy, and worthy
A Christ-Centered Community
- Where we point people to Christ for their salvation and disciple them into a growing relationship with him.
- Where our theology is centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
A Spirit-Filled Community
- Where the fruits of the Spirit are abundant evidence of the work of the Holy Spirit.
- Where the gifts of the Spirit are welcome and present; ministering to the church body in orderly, selfless, and God-honoring ways.
A Bible Believing-Community
- Where the Bible authoritatively guides our belief and practice.
- Where the Bible is taught faithfully and accurately.
- Where there is an uncompromising commitment to the orthodox understanding of the gospel.
A Life-Giving Community
- Where we find joy in using our gifts to serve the body of Christ.
- Where we live and give generously.
- Where we meet each other’s spiritual and physical needs.
- Where we encourage and build each other up.
- Where we willingly give up some individual freedom to find community and purpose.
A Disciple-Making Community
- Where we’re continually becoming more like Christ.
- Where we make new disciples and welcome them into our community.
- Where our Sunday gatherings equip Christians for mission in their context.
- Where we are not isolated, but have strong and trusted presence in our local community.
A Relationship-Driven Community
- Where spiritual formation and growth is driven by Christ-centered relationships, not by church programs.
- Where we gather, are present, and engage each other in person.
- Where we do the hard work of building deep, meaningful relationships.
- Where we are committed to maintaining relationships in the midst of differences of non-essential doctrine and opinion, because it makes for a stronger and healthier church.
- Where relationships are healthy; maintaining boundaries, practicing forgiveness, and making peace.
A Faithfully-Led Community
- Where strong and healthy teams of leaders make decisions and lead the church.
- Where those in authority lead not through control, domineering, or manipulation; but through selflessness, service, relationship, openness, and accountability.
- Where operations, decisions, and finances are handled with integrity and transparency.
- Where leaders continue to grow and be developed.
A Family-Supporting Community
- Where we effectively partner with parents to raise Christ-centered kids.
- Where we invest in the health and strength of marriages.
- Where we function as extended family, with a sense of shared responsibility for each other.
- Where we fill in the gaps for single-parent and blended families.