We are a loving community of believers growing in God’s grace in Christ together. We exist to glorify God by presenting truth of God’s Word to people in an informative and applicable way so that lives may be renewed in Christ. It is our desire to be reminded of and practice these core biblical values so that our church continues to be a healthy, disciple-making community.
Core Values:
Core Values:
- Truth: A church that is committed to preserving, defending, and proclaiming the truth of God’s Word to a world that needs it. God’s Word is our authority for faith and practice. (1 Tim. 3:15; 2 Tim. 3)
- Love: A church that is committed to the greatest commandments of loving God and loving our neighbor. (Matt. 22:36-40)
- Grace: A church that communicates the clear message of God’s free grace-gift of salvation in Christ and extending grace in our interactions with others. (Rom. 3; Eph. 2:8-9)
- Modeling Christ: A church committed to sanctification, that is, becoming more like Christ and helping others do the same. (Eph. 4:32-5:2; 1 Thess. 1:7; 5:1-2; 1 Cor. 11:1)
- God-centered worship: A church committed to spiritually fulfilling worship services and a lifestyle of worship focused on God, doing all things for the glory of God. (1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17)
- Prayer: A church committed to the practice of private and corporate prayer. (Matt. 6:5-8; 1 Thess. 5:16-18; Phil. 4:6-7; 1 Tim. 2:1)
- Family: A church that champions the biblical family model. (Gen. 2:24; Eph. 5:18-33; 1 Pet. 3:1-7)
- Community: A church that is committed to gathering and building healthy, Christ-centered relationships. (Acts 2:42-47; Eph. 4:25-5:2; Heb. 10:24-25)
- Servant Leadership: A church that is committed to identifying and preparing the next servant leaders of the church. (Acts 6:1-7; 20:28-32: ; 1 Peter 5:1-6)
- Equipping: A church committed to equipping every believer for the work of ministry, stewarding their God-given gifts and talents for the advancement of the gospel. (Eph. 4:12; Heb. 13:20-21; 1 Peter 4:10)
- Generosity: A church committed to a lifestyle of generosity and integrity, using our gifts, talents, and resources to meet real needs in our church family and beyond. (Acts 20:35; 2 Cor. 8:1-9; 9:6-12; Gal. 6:6-10; Phil. 4:15-20)
- Joy: A church committed to the joyful service of Christ. (Neh. 12:43; Prov. 15:15; 17:22; Eph. 4:19-20)
- Hospitality: A church committed to a warm and friendly environment for everyone who comes. (Rom. 12:13; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8; Heb. 13:1-2, 16; 1 Pet. 4:9)
- Multi-Generational: A church committed to seeing all ages and groups present and involved in the church ministry. (Ps. 145:4; Titus 2:1-10)
- Multiplication: A church committed to making disciples and planting and strengthening other biblical local churches. (Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:2)
- Sensitivity: A church committed to Christ's headship, remaining sensitive to His leading over the church body and in our lives. (1 Cor. 12:12; Gal. 5:25; Eph. 1:22; Col. 1:18; 1 Pet. 5:1-5)