Our Values & Beliefs

Word and Spirit. We believe and teach the whole Bible as the absolute truth of God and we expect and move in the continuing ministry of Jesus through the power and gifts of the Spirit.  We are an "AND" Church seeking the whole ministry of Jesus, the whole gospel, all the grace of God, all that Jesus is!

Kings and queens serving kings and queens. We know our value in Christ and we acknowledge the value in every person we meet. Whether serving the church, serving locally or globally, we serve as representatives of Jesus to this world.

Host God's Presence. We genuinely and extravagantly worship God and minimize distractions during services, including early and unnecessary exits.

Family on mission. We serve consistently in a ministry and take time to be a community. We serve on teams and at a sustainable rhythm.

Bridge Builders. We purposely connect with those who are not like us. We are a diverse people united in Christ-- multi-cultural, multi-generational, and multi-ethnic. We welcome and empower those who are often unseen.

Hosting others. Everyone receives many warm greetings and pleasant good byes. We strive to ensure each person feels welcomed and “at home” in our church. Before and/or after service, we look for people we don’t know to talk to, especially those different from ourselves (i.e. cultural or age). ​

Trustworthiness. We represent Jesus Christ and our church both during gatherings and away. Therefore, we constantly strive to improve our character and competence. ​

Sacrifice. We sacrifice personal preferences to advance God’s kingdom together (e.g. parking spaces, ministry roles, comfort zones). We consider it a privilege to serve Jesus and avoid all complaining. ​

Graciousness. We smile, keep good eye contact and communicate to everyone with courtesy and respect (e.g. “good morning,” “thank you,” “I’ll be happy to” and “my pleasure”). ​

Kindness.  We maintain an atmosphere of love and acceptance–even with unreasonable people. We first listen to people to understand, then respond to be understood. We stay focused on our goal to help people follow Jesus and fulfill their purpose.

Unity. We resolve conflicts quickly with gracious yet forthright communication to the appropriate individuals, not by complaining to others. We do not criticize our leaders, team, congregation, other ministers or ministries… ever!  If we have a question or concern we direct it to our leader.  There is no competition in the kingdom. We serve and bless; we partner with other ministries for the glory of Jesus. 

Commitment. We arrive early and start on time. When we cannot fulfill our scheduled responsibilities, we give a willing and “trustworthy” person sufficient notice to cover for us, and communicate to our leaders.

Extraordinary Service. We strive to notice – and even anticipate – the needs of others. We escort and introduce people to the right persons and places rather than pointing or directing them. ​

Stewardship. We take responsibility to keep our God-given resources maintained and clean (e.g. we never pass by trash, facilities are left clean and organized, energy conserved by turning off lights/HVAC, facilities are locked/armed). We also present ourselves as representatives of God’s kingdom.

Safety. We maintain a safe and accident-free environment. We follow safety procedures with our services and nextgen ministries. We attend to and report all injuries immediately to assure proper care and documentation. ​

Pastoral Care. We immediately report urgent matters regarding people in our congregation to the campus pastor. ​​

Faith. We do a lot with a little and expect the impossible because our God is always faithful!  Our mission and vision is not limited to natural resources or budgets, because God is our source.

Thankful People. We are thankful to the Lord, even in adversity. We will not allow ourselves to forget His goodness. We constantly express words of thankfulness to God. We are also thankful for each other, our leaders, and team members and express that thankfulness regularly.

Joyful People. We spread joy, like to laugh, don’t take ourselves to seriously, have fun and make things fun for others.