Purpose

To glorify God in all things, at all costs, and among all peoples

 

Mission 

To partner with Jesus in offering our community and the world a better story and a better family modeled on Christ’s redeeming love         

 

Core Values

Centered in God

Centering ourselves in intimacy with Jesus anchored in worship

 

Formed by His Word

Knowing and following scripture so it shapes our lives and our community

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Part of His Family

Living as an authentic, generous family helping others follow Jesus by practical love

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About His Mission

Reaching more people and raising more leaders by proclaiming the Kingdom Gospel 

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Partnered with His Spirit

Seeking his presence, power and guidance as we devote ourselves to prayer

 

Ministry Commitments

We commit to…

• Develop people and leaders by focusing on coaching and equipping

• Care for the vulnerable

• Prioritize mission at home and abroad

• Lead with integrity, transparency and collaboration

• Serve with humility, kindness, and love

• Evaluate effectiveness and impact on a regular basis

 

Aspirations

We aspire to become...

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1. A Community Known for:

• Devoted Prayerfulness: We are a community known for our prayer and our passion for God’s glory

• Rooted Relevance: We make 2,000 years of Christian heritage relevant and accessible to 21st century people

• Intergenerational Engagement: We promote intergenerational conversation and mentoring relationships 

• Mirroring God’s Love: We live in loving community that readily shows to those around 

• Spirit-Filled Worship: We regularly experience vibrant services filled with God’s presence and power

• Valuing Singleness: We value singleness and singles, integrating them into the life of the church family

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2. Disciples Defined by:

• Biblically-Formed Lives: We are defined by in-depth, accurate study and application of the scriptures. 

• Unabashed Gospel Proclamation: We teach God’s word in its entirety throughout our ministries with Christ as our central message. 

• Kingdom Citizenship: We pursue a kingdom lifestyle of goodness, truth and beauty in everything, looking for opportunities to share Christ 

• Reproduction: We are a community of disciples who make disciples who make disciples

• Living with and for God: We live on mission seeking to be with Jesus and do with Jesus, with regular seasons of rest, refocus and reengagement

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3. A Culture of Leadership Development Focused on: 

• Character-Driven Leadership: Our leaders are committed to ongoing study, evaluation and personal growth in spiritual leadership

• Intentional Multiplication: Our leaders continually raise up new leaders

• Practical Internships: We have an effective internship ministry that draws future leaders 

• Empowering Young Adults: We emphasize identifying young leaders and entrusting them with significant ministry 

• Preparing Future Leaders: We are known for spiritual depth and excellence in foundation-building throughout our Children’s and Student’s ministries

 

4. A Missional Church Committed to:

• Launching Global Ministers: We are effective at sending out and supporting people to share Christ and bind up the broken among the remote peoples of the world 

• Reaching New People: We celebrate monthly baptisms and enthusiastically embrace people exploring a relationship with Jesus

• Restorative Partnership: We partner to embrace and heal the broken in our city 

• Supporting Families: We offer ministries focused on practical support for couples and families in the church and surrounding community  

• Incarnational Presence: We engage the world in a life-affirming, truth-based way 

• Distinctive Generosity: We are a generous family, freely and abundantly giving of ourselves and our resources to meet needs and further God’s mission