To build a VIBRANT FAITH COMMUNITY that reaches out to all of God's people.
To MAKE DISCIPLES who will use their God given potential to bring “The Light of the World” to the world.
To EMPOWER THE SAINTS to use their talents and gifts to fulfill their own
God given potential.
To be a church that promotes a LIFESTYLE OF PRAYER , teaching God's people to seek out God’s divine will for their lives and inspiring believers to discover their own destiny by encouraging them to step out in boldness to accomplish what God has called them to do.
To be intentional about creating an ATMOSPHERE OF WORSHIP in all arenas of church life so that God is lifted up and people can experience God’s power and love in real and relevant ways.
To constantly strive to be a CONGREGATION whose collective spirit endeavors to create an environment where God can live and move and touch people's lives through the lives of others.
To be a CHURCH OVERFLOWING with people who are full of faith, full of love, and full of joy.
We are a Christ-centered church and we believe that Christianity is the revelation of God through Christ.
We believe in one God, of one substance and of three persons:
God the creator; Jesus Christ our redeemer; and the Holy Spirit, our sustainer.
We believe that Jesus the Christ, historically recorded as living at the beginning of this Common Era, is God incarnate, of human birth, and that by being one with God has demonstrated once and forever that all people are likewise Children of God, being spiritually made in God's image.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is God and is available to and working through all who are willing to place their welfare in God's keeping.
We believe that the Bible is a divinely inspired work that contains principles and ideals that are given to us to guide and inspire us.
We believe that we must understand the cultural context of scripture in order to apply its principles to our daily lives.
WE BELIEVE
CENTRAL VALUES
PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS: Based upon 1 Peter 2:5-10, we are committed to mutual collaboration between laity and clergy in ministry.
MADE IN GOD'S IMAGE: Based upon Genesis 1:27, we are committed to each person's growth toward wholeness in body, mind, and spirit, and full integration of spirituality and sexuality.
LOVE ONE ANOTHER: Based upon John 13:34-35, we are committed to expressing love for one another by encouraging each individual to develop high self-esteem, being a servant to, and colleague with one another, and showing respect to each person.
PROUD OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST: Based upon Romans 1:16, we are committed to boldness in proclamation and excellence in ministry.
PROCLAIMING TO ALL WHO WILL HEAR: Based upon Matthew 28:19-20, we are passionately committed to being open to reach all people with the Good News.
A HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE: Based upon Isaiah 56:7, our ministry in every arena reflects a commitment to justice and inclusivity, nondiscrimination, and equal access by, and opportunity for all.
GOOD STEWARDS OF GOD'S GIFTS: Based upon 1 Peter 40:10, we utilize the gifts God has given to us, both in material and spiritual possession.
LIVING LIFE WITH INTEGRITY: Based upon 1 Corinthians 12:27, each person is called to develop a relationship with God in Jesus Christ that empowers them to be the embodiment of Jesus Christ in this world.
May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit Romans 15:13
MISSION
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