We believe that lost people matter to God and therefore ought to matter to us.
(Luke 5:30-32, Luke 15, Matthew 18:14)

The church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.
(1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

Clear Biblical teaching is the catalyst for life transformation, and that ongoing life-change happens best in the context of small groups.
(Luke 6:12-13, Acts 2:44-47)

Christ-followers should pursue holiness and continually take steps toward intimacy with Christ.
(Ephesians 4:25-26,32, Hebrews 12:1, Phillipians 1:6)

The ministries of the church should be based upon the spiritual gifts, temperments and talents of its Christ-followers.
( I Corinthians 12 and 14, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Psalm 133:1)

We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.
(1John 4:7)

Ministry is best accomplished in Teams.
(I Corinthians 13, Nehemiah 3, Luke 10:1, John 13:34-35)

Excellence honors God and inspires people.
(Colossians 3:17, Malachi 1:6-14, Proverbs 27:17)

The church should be led by Christ-followers with leadership gifts who have embraced the mission, vision, and core values of their church.
(Nehemiah 1-2, Romans 12:8, Acts 6:2-5)

Taking steps in the context of full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every Christ follower.
(I Kings 11:4, Philippians 2:1-11, II Corinthians 8:7, Colossians 3:23)