Core Values
Our core values help shape our culture and keep us focused on what is important to God.
Navigating the Journey
Core Values
Love
“God is love.” (1 John 4:8 NKJV) We are always growing to be more like our Father and to walk in love in every area of our lives.
Family
“Let brotherly love continue.” (Hebrews 13:1 NKJV) Since God created us with a need for each other, we believe in healthy community. We approach the church family with a Go Out and Come Home attitude. The family provides a home, which is a safe place to pray, grow, and change, while embracing a “go out and help others’ mindset.
Generosity
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.” (John 3:16 NLT) Giving is an outward expression of an inward heart of love. As believers, we give because God gave to us. Everything we have is His and it is our privilege to steward and share His gifts and resources with humankind.
Servanthood
Jesus said, “even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve others” (Matthew 20:28 NLT). We believe that our greatness, as well as our greatest joy, is found in following Jesus’ model of servanthood.
Humility
“Rather, in humility value others above yourselves” (Philippians 2:3 NASB). We embrace humility as our attitude towards God and others, encouraging them to be everything God has called them to be.
Honor
“Honor one another above yourselves.” (Romans 12:10 NIV). We believe that people who are secure in their identity in Christ find it easy to celebrate others and honor how God uniquely created them. We recognize and value the unique gifts, talents and expressions in each person.
Gratitude
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Psalm 106:1 NIV). We believe in having hearts that are overflowing with gratitude for who God is and for what He has done. We believe in always expressing appreciation to people through word and deed.
Goodness
“Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21NKJV). We believe that God provides the grace, wisdom and strategies to overcome any adversity we face in life with His goodness. We believe that by serving and showing God’s goodness to the world we demonstrate His love and power.
Oneness
“I’m asking you, my friends, that you be joined together in perfect unity -with one heart, one passion, and united in one love. Walk together with one harmonious purpose and you will fill my heart with unbounded joy.” (Philippians 2:2 TPT) We believe that each person has special and distinct value and uniqueness. Although every individual is uniquely created, through the love of God and the power of the Holy Spirit we can maintain a oneness with others to glorify God.