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Core Values


Faith

Active trust based on the sure promises of the character, nature and Word of God.

Hope

Confidence based on the sure promises of the character, nature and Word of God.

Love

Sacrificial commitment motivated by the character, nature and Word of God.

Justice

Impartiality, fairness, equanimity, sound reason, righteous action, upholding truth.

Wisdom

Circumspection, wisdom in handling practical matters, sound judgment, not rash.

Boldness

Courage and strength to bear misfortune, suffering or pain, patiently.

Self Control

Balance, dignity, discretion, discipline.

We Value


  • A growing, living relationship with the eternal, God and, by His grace and power, living in the call and destiny for which we were born.

  • The Church, the Body of Christ, and the authority of offices, gifts, order, witness, sacraments, ordinances and mission given to her by Jesus Christ, the Redeemer and Sovereign Lord.

  • A personal and corporate dynamic relationship with God in Jesus Christ which is by His grace through faith and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

  • That Jesus Christ is our life, our hope, our armor, our Lord, our Savior and Friend.

  • A corporate and individual life of prayer, seeking God for himself, His will for our lives and ministry and His power to follow Him.

  • Regularly seeking God in His Word, the Bible, and commitment to yield to the Holy Spirit’s working actual life-change in each follower of Jesus Christ.

  • The conviction of the Holy Spirit, true God-given repentance from sin and the power of God for obedience and joy.

  • The works of Jesus Christ manifested in His power by the Holy Spirit through the lives of those who are true followers of Jesus Christ.

  • The heart of God for the nations and peoples of the earth who are still lost in relationship to Him.

  • Oneness of heart, mind and purpose that flows directly from Jesus Christ out of that life of prayer and study among those who are committed to being His followers.

  • Biblical conflict resolution, forgiveness, mercy and grace-based relationships.

Thus, We are Committed To...


  • The Gospel of the Kingdom to all people groups.

  • Passion to know, love and enjoy the eternal Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

  • The Bible as objective, foundational Truth for all of life and ministry.

  • Expectant faith rooted in the sure promises of God.

  • The necessity of the power and Person of the Holy Spirit in our lives and ministry.

  • Reconciliation among brothers and sisters in Christ by gracefully living God’s Word.

  • The worth, dignity and potential of all persons.

  • Generations of disciples intentionally living the life of Jesus Christ among the lost.

  • Personal transformation by the Holy Spirit into Christ-likeness.

  • Authentic grace-based relationships rooted in love for Jesus Christ and one another.

  • The place of families and intentional, relational networks in discipling the nations.

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Summer 2006 Starbucks underwear drive