Our Practice
These nine core values define the way we do life together.
Our ultimate purpose in all we do is to glorify God and to make Him the center of all we do.
Isaiah 42:8; 1 Corinthians 10:31-33; Revelation 14:7
We believe the Bible is God’s revealed authority for every generation in how to live joyfully and successfully.
Deuteronomy 8:2; Psalm 119:105; Jeremiah 23:29; Ephesians 6:17; Colossians 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:25, 3:16; Hebrews 4:12
We believe every person’s destiny is to grow to full spiritual maturity.
Psalm 37:28; Matthew 6:24; Mark 8:34-35; Philippians 2:12-13; Titus 3:14; Revelation 17:14
We believe that the church is to help every person discover their God-given gifts and use them to serve Him joyfully.
Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; Galatians 6:9; 1 Peter 4:10
Because all people matter to God, we care about reaching and serving every person He places in our spheres of influence.
Psalm 139:13-14; John 3:16; 1 Timothy 1:15; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 John 4:20-21
We believe that a perfect and creative God is worthy of our best, therefore, we strive for excellence in all we do.
Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 8:1, 33:2-3; 2 Corinthians 8:7; 1 Peter 1:15-16
The gospel is a sacred trust given to the church. Therefore, every person is to be active in sharing the reality and message of the gospel.
Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 8:14; Romans 10:14-15; 2 Timothy 1:8-14
Believers grow best in the environment of healthy personal relationships. Therefore, we desire to promote small group opportunities for every person.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Mark 6:6b-7; Acts 2:32, 34a, 46-47; Galatians 6:1; 1 Peter 4:10; Hebrews 3:12-13, 10:24-25
We believe that Christians are to be the conscience of our community. Therefore, we promote the value of being involved redemptively in the community.
Matthew 5:13-15, Ephesians 6:12-13; 1 Timothy 3:15