Our Beliefs

OK, we could list some great doctrinal beliefs here without really living these out in practice.  We could have some incredible purpose statement, yet contradict these statements with our actions.  So, rather than giving you all the “right” answers, what follows here is the “Cliff Notes” version of our beliefs.  We’re not looking to have really impressive documents and statements, but instead to be a group of people whose lives are changed by God’s grace.

Our Vision

We exist to connect people with God, His church, and His mission to the world.

What we believe

Jesus Christ is Lord.

By learning how to worship and obey Him, our aim is to bring Him glory in all areas of life.

The Bible is God’s holy and inspired word.
It is the foundation for truth and the center from which all teaching and preaching must flow.

Prayer is God’s invitation to experience His presence and power.
God loves to answer the prayers of His people. When we’re diligent to seek Him, we will both know His heart and see His blessings.

Lost people matter deeply to God and therefore must matter deeply to us.
Since we at one time were lost, with an attitude of gratefulness we’re compelled to unite with God to reach lost people within our sphere of influence.

The mission of the church is to make disciples.
Once lost people are found, it is our duty to create pathways to facilitate their personal growth toward Christian maturity.

God designed church life to be a balance of public celebration and intimate community.
Public worship must inspire with genuine celebration and relevant content. Small groups must inspire with authentic accountability and strategic care. Together, they must complete God’s design for a fulfilling church experience.

Strategic service is the means by which we find ultimate fulfillment.
Every believer has the responsibility of using their spiritual gifts in conjunction with other members of the body. We are here to serve, not to be served.

We must create culturally relevant environments to accomplish our mission.
The gospel itself is chageless. Times however do change. In order to connect with people we must create an atmosphere that is appropriate to the culture we’re trying to reach.

We must strive for excellence in everything we do.
God deserves the very best we can give Him. It is therefore expected that every ministry and every endeavor will be accomplished with excellence.