These are the values we strive for together, as a church family, by the grace of God.

God-centered Worship:

• Treasuring the glory of God in all areas of life.

• Praising God through passionate music that blends old and new.

• Praying together to express hope in God.

• Emphasizing member participation in corporate worship.

• Welcoming the presence of God’s Spirit.

Honoring God’s word:

• Striving to be Biblically faithful and theologically rich.

• Preaching/teaching that is expository, relevant and interesting.

• Encouraging members to read the Bible.

• Obeying what the Bible commands, while being humble where it is silent.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ:

• Exalting in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior over all.

• Trusting in the cross and resurrection for forgiveness and eternal life.

• Living out the gospel through a changing life.

• Proclaiming the gospel to all peoples through word and deed.

Life Together:

• Pursuing authentic relationships of love and encouragement.

• Sharing resources (time, spiritual gifts, talents and money) with each other.

• Striving for unity through humility, forgiveness and honest communication.

• Majoring on the majors and being gracious on secondary issues.

• Valuing family and friendship, children and elder generation, the sick and lonely.

• Teaching on man/ womanhood, marriage/singleness, parenting and leadership.

Organic Discipleship:

• Growing in our love for God and others through God’s word and prayer.

• Depending on the Spirit’s power to follow Christ and fight sin.

• Seeking to be mentored and to mentor someone else in the faith.

• Holding each other accountable with grace and truth.

• Encouraging intimate fellowship through small group Bible studies.

Cross-cultural Ministry:

• Welcoming visitors to our worship services and into our homes.

• Thinking of practical ways to serve our neighbors, community and world.

• Fighting for justice and peace for the poor, weak and suffering among us.

• Reaching unreached peoples by supporting missionaries.

• Encouraging short-term mission trips to give us a global perspective.

Missional Lifestyle:

• Seeing all life as ministry and using spheres of influence (work, school, etc.).

• Valuing relationships over structures, buildings, programs and numbers.

• Recognizing all members as priests, preachers and ministers.

• Living purposefully with relationships, time and money.

• Enjoying our freedoms in Christ, while respecting other’s convictions and traditions.