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MOTTO:
"Pursuing Life's most Important Relationships"
VISION:
To become a greenhouse of spiritual transformation, a model of biblical community and a launching pad of Kingdom expansion
MISSION:
To help people experience new life, establish new community and extend God's new creation within our community and throughout the world
CORE VALUES:
We do what we do humbly and authentically
* Our actions and our beliefs line up
* Feedback is always welcomed as an opportunity for growth
* Discovering our God given design- who He created us to be- is foundational
* We express genuine interest in others
* We are "learners and innovators" and we encourage people to step out and try and when something new is tried and fails, it is supported- even celebrated
We do what we do respecting and valuing one another
* We seek understanding and embrace differences-recognizing we are "all children of the same heavenly father"
* We encourage each other
* We create environments of grace and build relationships of trust
* We value the time and contribution any one person is able to make
We do what we do guided by God's truth and grace
* We assume the best of people and offer " truth with grace" when needed
* Resolving conflict to the point of restoration is our standard
* We do not gossip, but follow biblical guidelines to resolve issues
* We hold each other accountable lovingly, willingly and with an open hand
We do what we do, understanding that we are stewards of all we have
* Our first response is to thank and honor God for the blessings he has bestowed upon us
* Our time, talents and resources are committed to serving each other
* Serving where our gifting, talents and skills will be most effective- both inside the church and in the world
* We give generously of our financial resources
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
* Spiritual Formation Is Our Calling.
We believe that our church must be constantly developing disciples of Jesus Christ who glorify God by displaying the fruits of His Spirit.
* Small Communities Are Our Organizing Principle.
We believe that life change is maximized in the context of a small group of people.
* Biblical Truth Is Our Foundation.
We believe that biblical teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individual lives and in the church.
* Biblical Leadership Is Our Imperative.
We believe that church leadership should be spiritually qualified, biblically accountable and servant-oriented.
* Authenticity Is Our Watchword.
We believe that an atmosphere of authenticity, acceptance and truthfulness is an essential characteristic of a healthy church.
* Excellence Is Our Standard.
We believe that we should perform our ministries with excellence so that God is glorified in all we do and say.
* Diversity of Spiritual Giftedness Is Our Strength.
We believe that every member of the Body of Christ is given spiritual gifts by God and that each individual is most fulfilled when expressing his or her unique giftedness in service to God and others.
* Culturally Relevant Evangelism Is Our Method.
We believe that we have a biblical obligation to help our friends and neighbors understand the Gospel in culturally relevant ways.
* Next Generation Ministry Is Our Future.
We believe that children matter to God; and they should therefore matter to us. The church is only one generation from extinction if it fails to reach the next generation. Therefore, we must give priority to children's and students' ministries.
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