we focus on Christ, His model and teachings, as the basis for our conduct,
relationships, decision-making and leadership style.
Prayer--
we demonstrate our dependence on the Lord Jesus by making prayer a priority, both personally in our daily schedules, and collectively on a weekly basis.
The family--
we will make the spiritual health of our families a priority through mutual encouragement and accountability. Furthermore, we teach and share Christ's design for the family members in the ongoing life of the church.
The church as community--
we make "community" a living reality in our body through active involvement in each other's lives, making needs known and skills available to one another.
A congregational government--
we seek to make every member of the body feel part of the decision-making process. Whenever appropriate, decisions are based on direct input from the body.
Building the Kingdom through Evangelism--
we seek to equip every believer to clearly and logically defend their faith in Christ. We encourage every believer to joyfully share their faith as a lifestyle.
Discipleship--
we seek to involve every believer in a process of personal growth and spiritual maturity through discipleship with one another. As each believer is discipled, he or she should grow, in both maturity and vision, such that each will commit to discipling still others. Thus, as our local body grows, we may "present every man mature in Christ." (Col. 1:28).
Church planting--
we believe that smaller, community-based churches can more effectively fulfill the Great Commission mandate to make disciples. Therefore, we are committed to planting and nurturing new neighborhood churches under God's direction.
Missions--
we seek to fulfill Christ's purpose for His church, to spread the Good News and make disciples, beginning in our community and extending to the people groups throughout the earth.
A blended style of worship--
we worship God through a combination of both traditional and contemporary styles. Our teaching is Bible-centered, and has sufficient content for the benefit of both new and mature believers. Our music is God-honoring as we express the great truths of Scripture in "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs." (Col 3:16)
Leadership--
we affirm that the true essence of spiritual leadership is servant leadership. The objective of our leadership in the body is to serve, not to lord over the body. Our leaders follow Christ's example of shepherding, guiding, and instructing the flock.
