7 things that drive who we are...
1. We believe that every person, Christian and non-Christian alike, is valuable to God and to His Kingdom. We believe that lost people matter to God and therefore, ought to matter to the church. This includes the concept of personal evangelism and evangelism as a process. Because people are eternally valuable to God, they are to us as well. Responsible evangelism will always be our cause and ongoing discipleship will always be the core of the ministry. (Matthew 18:14; Matthew 25:45; 2 Peter 3:9)
2. We believe that God is worthy of our very best. Therefore, a growing spirit of excellence should permeate every activity. Not perfection, but excellence with consistent evaluation and a willingness to improve for the sake of the Kingdom of God are distinctive of growing ministries. (Psalm 78:72; Daniel 5:12; Colossians 3:17; Ecclesiastes 10:10)
3. We believe that "doing church as a team" is God's design for effective ministry. A Spirit-empowered serving with the willing hearted involvement of every person is vital to God's plan being accomplished. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Psalm 133:1; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1Peter 2:4-9)
4. In keeping with the Great Commandment, we believe every member should commit to a lifestyle of consistent spiritual growth with honest accountability. A genuine love for God is always the first priority. Every Christian should yearn for continual spiritual growth. Therefore, discipleship through accountability, and open honesty is critical to maturing in our faith. This includes the concepts of spiritual authority, honesty and vulnerability. (Mark 12:29-31; Acts 2:44-47; 1 Peter 2:2; 1Timothy 4:7, 8; Proverbs 27:17)
5. We believe in identifying and training emerging leaders who are fully committed to Christ and who will reach their generation with the Gospel. God is raising up men and women who will take the baton of godly character, authentic faith, and servant-hearted leadership into the next generation. This includes concepts of empowerment, servant leadership, strategic focus and being purpose-, and passion-driven. (2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:1; Titus 1:5-9; Psalm 78:6, 7)
6. We believe that anointed teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individual’s lives and in the church. We understand that a simple presentation of Jesus Christ in creative ways will impact and transform lives. Relating to our culture through redeeming the arts while remaining true to the Scriptures is a balance we will always keep. This allows us to present the Gospel in such a way that reaches the heart. 1 Corinthians 9:22, 23; Acts 17:22-34) This includes the concept of teaching for life change, continuous growth and character development. (Romans 12:1-2, James 1:22-23)
7. We believe that every member is a minister who has been given gifts to be discovered, developed, and deployed. We are a gift-based, volunteer-driven church. Each believer will find his or her greatest joy and fulfillment when serving in their spiritual gifts and passion. Every believer is created for ministry, gifted for ministry, authorized for ministry, and needed for ministry. (Mark 10:45; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12; 1Corinthians 12:14-20)