"People Helping People" -- Everyone has a role
(1 Cor. 12; Rom. 12:3-8; 1 Pet. 4:10-11; Eph. 4:11-12; Mk. 2:3-5)
The whole church, not just leaders, involved in reaching and building disciples of Jesus.
"Take Their Next Step" -- Everyone has a next step
(Col. 1:28; 2 Tim. 2:2; Matt. 22:37-40; 1 Jn. 4:7-8; Matt. 28:19-20; Rom. 10:14,17)
Far from God or near to Him, we want to help every person right where they are (but not stay where they are!)
"Toward Jesus" -- Everyone needs Jesus
(Col. 1:18; Eph. 5:23 Jn. 14:6; Acts 4:12; Jn. 15:5)
Jesus is our goal and foundation. We are not a social club, we are a church pursuing our Head, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Our Gospel-Centered Values
The gospel is the message of good news that Jesus Christ died and rose again to bring forgiveness of sins and eternal life (Is. 52:7; Mk.
1:1; 1 Cor. 15:1-4). It calls us to acknowledge our need for and dependence on Jesus (and not ourselves or what we do) (Mk. 1:15;
Rom. 1:16), and to reflect truth and grace, just as Jesus did (Jn.
1:14). The gospel is central to our identity and practice—the “heart” of who we are and what we do:
Biblical Preaching & Teaching
(Heb. 1:1-2; 4:12; 2 Tim. 3:14-17; 4:1-2; Neh.8:1-8; Col. 3:16; Lk.8:21)
We believe God’s Word, the Bible, transforms lives. We unashamedly proclaim its truth in a gracious and loving way, both corporately and to one another, and seek to obey it.
Outreach
(Lk. 19:10; Mk. 2:17; Matt. 28:19-20; Rom. 10:14,17; Gen. 12:3)
We believe in doing our part to bring people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. This includes verbally sharing the gospel message directly, along with supporting missionaries and participating with missions efforts locally, nationally, and globally.
Relationships
(Deut. 6:4; Jn. 17:21,24; Gen. 1:26-27; Mk. 3:14-15; Acts 2:42-47; Jn.13:34)
We believe that the Christian faith calls us to live in relationship with others, reflecting the character of our relational God. Through these bonds, individuals are known, community forms, spiritual growth occurs, and ministry is carried out.
Service
(Phil. 2:6-7; Mk. 10:45; Jn. 13:12-17; Gal. 5:13; 1 Pet. 4:10)
We believe that we are to imitate the character and practice of Jesus, who came to serve not to be served. We are to serve as a way of caring for others, helping those in need, and using our spiritual gifts to build up God’s people.