Biblical Instruction: We believe that the scriptures are God’s inspired Word written by men, and that they are the final authority in faith and life. As a result, we intended to engage with and study the Holy Scripture because the Living Word guides every believer and nonbeliever through the process of developing an attitude toward their world, trials and tribulation, and future based on the Holy Writ. (Proverbs 1:5-7; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21)

We believe that cooperating in service to and for our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ in construction of his Kingdom is one of the most powerful witnesses to our salvation and His work in our lives. We believe that community and the joining of our unique gifts is important to the Kingdom of God and the wider Christian church. Together we learn, we grow, we explore, we build, and we support each other with the guidance of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. (Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 4:1-6; Philippians 2:2)

Mission, we believe is the work of the Triune God (Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier). We believe that the church is missional, and without missional engagement, the church ceases to exist as the church of Jesus the Christ. We believer that God is a sending God, who has dispatched the church, a body of believers, to serve God locally and globally. We believe we are on a mission with God to show people God’s love and justice for all people. (Isaiah 1:17; Isaiah 58:6-14; Acts 1:8)

We believe that worship is how we express our love, honor, and praise for who God is in Spirit and truth. We believe that through worship, we draw closer to God’s presence. We strive for our collective worship experiences to be diverse and Spirit-led. We strive for worship experiences that are intergenerational and technologically enhanced while using the diverse gifts present in our community (e.g., dance, mime, art, drama). (Psalm 95:6; Psalm 100; John 4:23-24)

We believe that prayer is a conversation with God in which believers learn God’s will for their lives and find God’s peace in all stages and situations of their lives. Prayer is, in fact, a two-way street. We are given the privilege to speak to and appeal to God in Jesus’ name, and the Holy Spirit grants us the ability to listen to and hear from God. (Jeremiah 33:3; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Philippians 4:6-7; Mark 11:24; 1 John 5:14)

We believe that being disciples of Jesus the Christ and servant leaders demonstrates our obedience. By following the greatest example of obedience and servanthood–our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ–we serve each other (i.e., our families, fellow disciples, and community) with love and humility. (Matthew 16:24-26; John 13:12-17; Philippians 2:1-8)

We believe mature believers should freely give in three ways: the first fruits of their resources (the tithe), a quality number of hours to benefit the church’s ministries (time), and their God-given abilities to strengthen the church’s ministries (talents). We give willingly and joyfully for the advancement of God’s kingdom and the edification (upkeep) of His church. (Malachi 3:8-10; Luke 6:38; Acts 4:32-37; 1 Peter 4:10)