Honors God
(Psalm 150; John 15:5-8)
We respond to God by expressing His supremacy and glory in every aspect of life. We value individual and congregational worship that engages us with our glorious God and includes the variety of responses and styles His glory deserves. We make prayer foundational to our lives, ministries and decisions because expressions of faith please God and demonstrate our dependence on Him.
Proclaims Life-transforming Truth
(2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 1 Corinthians 2:1-10)
We hold up the Bible as the source for all we preach and teach, and we seek heart change and a growing personal relationship with God as our ultimate goal. We guide people toward spiritual maturity through comprehensive Bible instruction.
Loves Well
(Genesis 2:15-25; John 13:34, 35; 1 John 4:7-11)
We provide safe communities that practice genuine openness and loving accountability. We encourage reconciliation and restoration for those whose relationships have been broken and provide a healing environment for those who are hurting. We honor God’s design for the family as the basic building block of society and will equip men, women and children to pursue their God-given purposes in loving families.
Serves Sacrificially
(Mark 10:45; Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:11-13)
We pursue a life of service, just as Jesus Himself came to serve. We expect our leaders to use their experience and training to equip, encourage and empower all of us to serve. We help our entire congregation discover their spiritual gifts and grow in using them.
Makes Christ Known
(2 Corinthians 5:14, 15; Acts 1:8)
We declare the good news of Christ and demonstrate it with our lives to all people. We use creative methods, tailored to our community and the world, to express the message and love of Christ.
