We Believe that...                                                

1) People matter to God, even if they don't know it yet, therefore they matter to the church. Luke 5:30-32, Luke 15, Matthew 18:14  

2) The church should be culturally relevant while remaining true to the message of the Bible. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23  

3) Christ-followers should pursue and continually take steps towards intimacy with Christ.   Ephesians 4:25-26, 32, Hebrews 12:1, Philippians 1:6  

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

5) The church should offer opportunities for all people to take steps toward Christ through service at their level of commitment.  

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

7) The most effective way to grow the church is through people inviting people.  Prov. 11:30; John 1:43-45; 4:28-30  

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

9) 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  

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