For the sake of the Gospel, we are willing and bold enough to become whatever is needed. The Gospel is the answer for all people, yet we also strive to understand what the real questions of our time actually are. We do not try to change the Gospel to make it relevant, but rather show people just how relevant the Gospel truly is.

We treat people in light of how deeply Jesus loves them. We are Christ’s letter and Christ’s fragrance, carrying with us the scent of hospitality wherever we go. God is generous, therefore we are generous.

Even though the Gospel is free, the church does not have to appear cheap. Excellence does not mean perfection, but it does mean that we have done our very best. Excellence is simply the opposite of indifference and randomness. We believe that what is creative and alive is closer to the heart of God than what is rigid and lifeless.

The church does not exist for us to impress one another with our achievements, but to serve one another with God’s grace. Faith is not an automatic formula for success, but a trust in God who says that nothing is impossible. We promise no one to become “rich, healthy, and happy in no time,” but we wholeheartedly believe that the promises of the Bible can infiltrate and transform every area of life

A servant attitude does not mean thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself a little less. We live for a purpose greater than our own lives and personal needs, and we gladly go the extra mile without condition or complaint.

We have no celebrities or superstars, but a culture that honors and recognizes what God has placed within people. When we honor those above us, beside us, and under us, we get to share in what God has placed upon their lives.

The warmth of an open and inclusive community carries more weight than the comfort of a closed and isolated circle. We treat our local church for what it truly is: the Bride of God. We respect her, treat her with dignity, protect her, and speak well of her.

We have room for everyone, but not room for everything. We cannot do everything for everyone, but we can do something for someone. Therefore, we do not spread ourselves in every direction, but gather around what we can accomplish together and the path God has set before us. We do not believe in uniformity or sectarianism, but in wholeheartedly standing together in the direction God is leading us.

Our greatest dream is to see people find their way home to God through the simple Gospel and through the grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation found in Jesus Christ. Our foundation is not arguments that win debates, but a Gospel that wins people.

We believe in every book of the Bible and that, in different ways, they all point to the climax of the story of salvation. We believe the Word of God is living, active, and more relevant than ever. Our ambition is not to possess so much biblical knowledge that we can trap people, but to understand so much of God’s wisdom that we can set people free.