Our Values
Our ultimate mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We believe this process is lived out through continuous practice and is defined by four essential values that shape every aspect of our church life.
This image illustrates the way our values function together.
1. Gospel (Be Loved)
The Gospel is our most fundamental value—it is the source of all our motivation and security. It is the good news that even though we are broken, we are more loved in Christ than we could ever imagine. God’s unconditional grace drives everything we do and defines our identity. We constantly return to the cross to receive this love.
2. Community (Go Deeper)
The security of the Gospel frees us to enter into authentic Christian community with one another. When we believe that the Creator of the universe loves us no matter what, we can build relationships knowing that God already knows our past and has dealt with it. He works in us and through these relationships to bring about growth and healing.
3. Mission (Live It Out)
Together, we move toward mission. We are deeply committed to seeing our world—our community, our region, and the global church—shaped by the God who is shaping us. We actively serve and influence our surroundings, allowing the life we live inside the church to spill over into the world outside.
4. Discipleship (A Lifetime of Growth)
Discipleship is the continuous process that weaves our three practices together. We are committed to a lifetime of growth as we seek to imitate Christ. We will always need more of the Gospel at work in our lives, and we will always return to these core values, knowing that we are continually being shaped by the cross.