Our Values
If vision paints the picture of where we are going, values determine how we get where we are going. Our values reflect our belief in God, the ideas we have, and the attitudes we cultivate. Just as our vision can be summarized in the word, “kingdom,” so too, can our values be summarized with a single word, “grace.” We believe that grace is the chief value of God’s kingdom and fundamental to His work of salvation. Therefore, we aim to demonstrate grace to one another and to all whom we minister (John 1.16-17; Ephesians 2.1-10). All our values flow from grace:
- We value RELATIONSHIPS. We believe that people grow in faith only in the context of relationships. Therefore, we seek to develop a community of people gathered around the Lordship of Jesus Christ who not only share a common belief, but our very lives as well. As we share our lives we commit to live together in unity, vulnerability and grace.
- We value PIONEERING. We seek to create a church that risks boldly bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to our community and the world.
- We value being SPIRIT-LED. We seek to be responsive to the Holy Spirit in our life and ministry.
- We value GENEROSITY. Jesus said, “freely you have received, freely give.” We believe that in the kingdom of God you only keep what you give away.
- We value AUTHENTICITY. We seek to speak truthfully, deal honestly, and live uprightly in our relationships with God, others and ourselves.
- We value being CULTURALLY ENGAGED. We aim to develop an atmosphere of ease by using music, terminology and outreach methods that are in touch with the needs of our community.
- We value FUN. We believe that some Christians take themselves too seriously. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. We love humor! We desire to reflect the joy of our salvation in our life and ministry while having fun as we serve the Lord.