We believe God’s people should exalt God! So…

We value prayer. God desires His people to pray and He hears and answers prayer. God’s work in and through us enables us to accomplish significant service that brings glory to Him. Therefore, in all ministries, activities, and planning of this church, we will seek God’s wisdom, will and blessing through prayer. (Acts 2:42, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6-7)

We value authentic, diverse worship. True meaningful worship acknowledges God’s supreme value and worth and His blessings of us, both individually and corporately. We strive to encourage sincere personal worship that becomes a normal part of day-to-day living. We also strive to worship together in a manner that is contemporary, yet retains the rich heritage of the past. (Romans 12:1-2, John 4:24, Psalm 98:1)

We believe God’s people should equip believers! So…

We value applicational Bible teaching. The Bible is God’s inspired Word, timeless and timely, relevant to the common needs of all people at all times and to the specific problems of today’s world. Therefore, we are committed to equipping Christians, through the accurate teaching and application of God’s Word, to follow Christ and become more like Him in every aspect of life. (2 Tim. 2:15, 2 Tim. 3:16-17, James 1:22)

We value spiritual growth. Numerical growth is not necessarily a sign of a successful church. Spiritual growth is. The Bible teaches that maturity is the goal of ministry (Colossians 1:28,29; Hebrews 5:12-14; Ephesians 4:11-16). Therefore, we desire to be a church that encourages Christians to grow in Christlikeness—the very definition of maturity. (Luke 6:40; Ephesians 5:1, 2, 22-25; Philippians 2:5-8)

We value community. As a community, we value caring for each person by cultivating deep relationships, developed regularly (not just on Sunday) in a climate of friendship and fellowship, prayer and encouragement, worship, the application of the Word of God in our lives, and thus impacting the world in which we live. (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25; Proverbs 27:17)

We value every member ministry. Every member has been gifted by God for His purposes and our common good. Leaders will equip and every member will encourage each other to fulfill God’s design for each to be a minister. (Ephesians 4:11-17, Hebrews 10:24-25)

We value stewardship. Everything belongs to God and His people have the privilege of being His stewards. Therefore, we desire to be a church that encourages healthy, biblical stewardship of our time, talents and treasures. (Luke 14:33; Matthew 6:24; Colossians 3:5; 2 Corinthians 8-9 (esp. 8:5 and 9:7-8); 1 Chronicles 29:11,12)

We believe God’s people should evangelize unbelievers! So…

We value outreach. We aspire to help people understand, accept and take to heart God’s plan of salvation, and to become active members of His family. (Matthew 28:18-20)

We value world missions. God has given us the privilege and opportunity to take the Good News to the ends of the earth by going, praying and giving. (Acts 1:8)

We value cultural relevance and innovation. While God’s message is timeless, forms and methods must adapt to those we are seeking to serve. We aspire to support innovation and the creative use of God-given gifts. (Luke 5: 36-39, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23)