Our Core Values
- Jesus is the Savior to whom we owe our very lives. In all services, ministries, activities, and in every aspect of our lives, we put Jesus first.
- We are moved and motivated by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God – not cultural trends that fade quickly. We believe in the balance of the Word and the Spirit, finding both are equally important to the building and operation of a healthy church.
- We prioritize the importance of speaking in “tones of faith.”
- As a “House of Mercy,” we believe that “Redemption Is Always Plan A.” Our heart is to restore, correct, and lead gently through love – guided by the redemptive grace of Jesus.
- We value the in-person gathering of the people of God.
- We love people, and therefore we are passionate about pastoral care.
- We believe in pursuing unity within the body. Unity is distinctly different than uniformity. We believe that the Lord commands His blessing when we are unified (Psalm 133).
- We mourn with those who mourn, and we celebrate with those who celebrate.
- We are passionate about being “reachers,” who always take the first step in building relationships, serving others, submitting to one another, and uplifting the church with integrity.
- We believe in being spiritual contributors, not just spiritual consumers.
- We place great importance on discipleship and journeying alongside those who are pursuing greater depth in their walk with Christ.
- We are committed to being a multicultural fellowship – a “whosoever will church” – opening our doors to all people, of all cultures, languages, and nations.
- We are committed to a being multigenerational fellowship, with everyone from the “old” to the “young” contributing to our shared journey of faith and community.
- Our worship services engage in songs, hymns, and spiritual songs – where everyone of every generation can take part.
- We are passionate about the ministry of music, and we choose to lift our voices in songs that are Christocentric and represent solid biblical theology.
- We believe in resourcing the global Church with effectively uplifting and inspiring music.
- We provide organized times of prayer, and encourage each person in our community to be committed to personal and corporate prayer to empower their devotional living.
- We believe in resourcing missionaries – locally, regionally, and internationally – to reach the lost.
- We are committed to Christian education as a core ministry and vision of our fellowship, as evidenced by our preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school.
- We believe in mentoring the next generation of those who sense the call of the Lord to ministry, both vocational and avocational.
