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To build a church that is
committed to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with
all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets
hang on these two commandments."
Matthew 22:37-40

"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:19-20

To glorify God in community by reaching the lost, developing believers into
Christ-like maturity, equipping them for service, and sharing God's Truth.

Reaching the Lost, Developing the believer, Equipping the believer, Sharing
God's Word.

A Commitment to Relevant
Bible Teaching
We believe that a commitment to teaching God's Word is an essential part in
transforming the life of the believer and the church.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Timothy 4:2)
A Commitment to Godly Leadership
We believe that the key to successfully fulfilling God's mission for our
church is having staff and lay leaders who are committed to integrity and
holiness. (1Timothy 3: Titus 1)
A Commitment to Holiness
We believe that holiness of heart and life is the highest calling of the
Lord on our lives. We believe that the Holy Spirit enables us to live lives
pleasing to the Lord; both by the transformation that He makes in our lives
and by our seeking to honor the Lord in everything we say and do. (Romans
6:19; Hebrews 10:22-24; 1Thessalonians 5:23-24)
A Commitment to Worship
We believe that inspiring worship is an essential part of the Christian
experience and a powerful dynamic in drawing a seeker into a relationship
with God. Worship should comprise a lifestyle expressed with private
consistency and corporate vibrancy. (Psalm 29; 95)
A Commitment to Prayer
We believe that prayer is an essential ingredient for creating a healthy
church. Thus, we intend to have every ministry and activity characterized by
a dependence on God and to provide opportunities for believers to grow in
their prayer life. (John 15:7; Acts 1:14)
A Commitment to
Connecting
We believe that God desires His church to experience community. Thus, we
intend to provide opportunities for people to know and to be known, to love
and to be loved, to care and to be cared for, to serve and to be served so
that everyone might experience the power of true friendship. Life change
happens best in small groups because belonging encourages authenticity.
(Acts. 2:42)
A Commitment to Christian Maturity
The Good news is that God accepts us as we are but the great news is that He
Doesn’t leave us that way. We believe it is essential to continue to grow
in your relationship to God. (Ephesians 4:11-15; Hebrews 6:1-3)
A Commitment to Cultural Relevance
We Believe our task is to present the Gospel in a way that is relevant and
meaningful to people’s lives today without compromising Biblical and
personal purity.1 Corinthians 10:23; Ephesians 3:8-9; 1 Corinthians 9:22-23)
A Commitment to Evangelism
Lost people matter to God, thus they ought to matter to the Church. We
believe a church is as strong as its sending power. We support Missions
locally and worldwide by giving of our resources and providing opportunities
for our people to serve. (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8)
A Commitment to the Family
We believe in the family and want to do all we can to
strengthen the bonds of love not only in the family of God but in our
homes. We purposefully create opportunities for our surrounding community
to join our family in events that promote strong family values and lasting
relationships. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
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