Our Mission
We believe God is calling us:
To INVITE people to a transforming faith in Jesus Christ;
To GROW with one another into His Likeness; and
To SERVE as Jesus' compassionate community in the world.
Our Core Values
1. Jesus Christ is the way to life
We believe Jesus is Lord (John 20:28), and that He has most clearly revealed who He is by His suffering love on a cross. Following Jesus is our first priority, and the way to experience life that is abundant (John 10:10), joy-filled (John 15:11), and everlasting (John 3:16).
2. All people matter to God so they matter to us
Jesus came into the world to offer grace and mercy to all persons; no matter what path the have chosen in life (Luke 15: 1-32; 19:10). We are committed to obeying Jesus’ New Commandment (John 13: 34-35) and to reaching out with the unconditional and everlasting love of Jesus to all people, just as the are, without regard to race, beliefs, gender, age, lifestyle, or anything else.
3. Following Jesus is a life-long, growing experience
When we meet God through the love of Christ, we are changed, and impelled towards spiritual maturity. (Philippians 3:13-14). For this reason we strive to bring people into an ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19). This growth happens most often through participation in personal devotion, community worship, and small groups (Acts 2:42-47).
4. Every Christ follower is called to and gifted for ministry
We believe God calls every believer to ministry, and gives every believer special gifts and abilities for faithful living and serving (1 Corinthians 12). We are committed to helping people discern their call, realize and develop their spiritual gifts and abilities, and recognize opportunities to serve as the Body of Christ. In the world.
5. God is continually at work in us to transform the world
We believe God is at work here and now, through the Holy Spirit, to empower and equip us to carrying out our mission (John 14:26, Acts 2: 1-42). We are committed to prayerfully receiving direction from the Spirit, who inspires Christ-like living, bold and innovative serving, and a changed world.