Core Values
Commitment to Jesus Christ – We believe salvation is found in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of the Living God. (Eph 2:4-10)
Authority of Scripture – We believe that the Holy Scripture of the Old and New Testaments in their entirety is God’s Word. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Evangelism – We believe that we are to live our lives, to make disciples and to grow our churches, in a manner which express the loving and longing heart of God. (Luke 15)
Relational Ministry – We are committed to ministry via relationships, by expressing the love, intimacy, and unity of God as revealed in the relationships of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (John 13:34)
Worship – We are committed to worship in Word and Sacrament, through the power of the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
Servant Ministry – We believe that every Christian is created, gifted, and needed for ministry. (Romans 12)
Sacrificial Giving – We believe that we are to be generous with our time, talents, and money as we share with those in need, support the work of God among us, and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:44-47)
Biblical Leadership – We are committed to identifying and training emerging leaders who are committed to Christ. (1 Corinthians 12-13)
Expectant Prayer – We believe that nothing of significance happens in God’s Kingdom in the absence of prayer. (John 14:15-31, Luke 11:1-13)