Our Vision
A church where people find the hope of Jesus Christ.
Our Core Values
In order to be faithful to our vision we seek to practice these core values. Every church has certain values that describe what is important to it. The values of a church shape who and what it is.
Core values are consistent, passionate, biblical, distinctive convictions that determine our priorities, influence our decisions, and drive our ministry. Core values are a set of guiding principles that have profound impact on how we think and act. Core values are distinctive in that they reflect God's unique calling and assignment for us. Core values instill passion - they generate emotion and energy. Core values are demonstrated in our behavior. Watch how we live and you will discover what is important to us.
1. Valuing the Bible
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value the Bible! We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God given to us as an instructional and spiritual guide for daily living and for our salvation.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 1:16-17
2. Valuing Prayer and Dependence on the Holy Spirit
Because we seek to connect to God and to impact our relationships with people, we value prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit! Prayer brings us into intimate relationship with God and each other. The Holy Spirit empowers us to touch people's lives in life-changing ways.
Matthew 21:13 Matthew 7:7-8 John 14:12-14 John 15:5 1 John 4:4
3. Valuing People
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value acceptance! Each person is created and loved by God. Christ is our example of loving and lifting up people. We focus on walking forward with Christ and not on what is behind us.
John 14:6 1 John 1:9 Luke 11:9
4. Valuing the Lost
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value evangelism! We value sharing Christ with all people, reaching out to others through love.
Matthew 28:19-20 John 13:34-35
5. Valuing our God-given Gifts
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value spiritually gifted ministry! God's spirit gives each person something to do to show who God is. All our gifts and talents should be used to bring glory to God.
Ephesians 6:7-8 1 Corinthians 12
6. Valuing Community
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value community! We value influencing community values. We are called to be salt and light in the world and impact the world in Jesus' name.
Matthew 5:13-16 James 2:14-26
7. Valuing Holiness & Integrity
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value holiness and integrity! Living by biblical principles and being a person of Christian character are central to being healthy people whose lives are pleasing to God.
Psalm 25:21 Proverbs 20:7 Romans 6:22 Ephesians 5:1-5 1 Peter 1:15-16
8. Valuing Learning & Growth
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value learning and personal growth! We value the life long journey of growing closer to Christ. This journey is accomplished through personal and corporate worship, study of Holy Scripture, prayer, service and fellowship.
Luke 2:46 Luke 2:52
Core values are consistent, passionate, biblical, distinctive convictions that determine our priorities, influence our decisions, and drive our ministry. Core values are a set of guiding principles that have profound impact on how we think and act. Core values are distinctive in that they reflect God's unique calling and assignment for us. Core values instill passion - they generate emotion and energy. Core values are demonstrated in our behavior. Watch how we live and you will discover what is important to us.
1. Valuing the Bible
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value the Bible! We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God given to us as an instructional and spiritual guide for daily living and for our salvation.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 1:16-17
2. Valuing Prayer and Dependence on the Holy Spirit
Because we seek to connect to God and to impact our relationships with people, we value prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit! Prayer brings us into intimate relationship with God and each other. The Holy Spirit empowers us to touch people's lives in life-changing ways.
Matthew 21:13 Matthew 7:7-8 John 14:12-14 John 15:5 1 John 4:4
3. Valuing People
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value acceptance! Each person is created and loved by God. Christ is our example of loving and lifting up people. We focus on walking forward with Christ and not on what is behind us.
John 14:6 1 John 1:9 Luke 11:9
4. Valuing the Lost
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value evangelism! We value sharing Christ with all people, reaching out to others through love.
Matthew 28:19-20 John 13:34-35
5. Valuing our God-given Gifts
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value spiritually gifted ministry! God's spirit gives each person something to do to show who God is. All our gifts and talents should be used to bring glory to God.
Ephesians 6:7-8 1 Corinthians 12
6. Valuing Community
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value community! We value influencing community values. We are called to be salt and light in the world and impact the world in Jesus' name.
Matthew 5:13-16 James 2:14-26
7. Valuing Holiness & Integrity
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value holiness and integrity! Living by biblical principles and being a person of Christian character are central to being healthy people whose lives are pleasing to God.
Psalm 25:21 Proverbs 20:7 Romans 6:22 Ephesians 5:1-5 1 Peter 1:15-16
8. Valuing Learning & Growth
Because we seek to connect to God and people we value learning and personal growth! We value the life long journey of growing closer to Christ. This journey is accomplished through personal and corporate worship, study of Holy Scripture, prayer, service and fellowship.
Luke 2:46 Luke 2:52