Why we are here...
Our mission is to help people know and experience God in such a way that their lives are transformed now and for eternity.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a gathering of people whose lives are characterized by genuine, heartfelt worship; obedience to Christ flowing from a growing love for Him; proclaiming the life-giving message of Christ through our words and actions; meeting needs under the empowering of the Holy Spirit; and establishing meaningful, God-honoring relationships.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a gathering of people whose lives are characterized by genuine, heartfelt worship; obedience to Christ flowing from a growing love for Him; proclaiming the life-giving message of Christ through our words and actions; meeting needs under the empowering of the Holy Spirit; and establishing meaningful, God-honoring relationships.
What we believe
- The Bible is God’s message to us, accurately describing His work throughout history, His plans for the future, and His purposes for our daily lives. The Bible is complete, trustworthy, and without error, serving as the final authority for belief and lifestyle.
- There is one God, existing eternally in three Persons: the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, gave His life on the Cross for the forgiveness of sin, and was raised to life again on the third day. He ascended into Heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father, interceding for His people.
- God’s work is not limited by the laws of nature or scientific rationale. The supernatural ministry of Jesus continues to this day, through His church, including miracles, healing, and all of the spiritual gifts mentioned in the Scriptures.
- Mankind is sinful by nature, having inherited a bent towards rebellion from Adam and Eve, which is confirmed through our sinful choices. Jesus Christ is the only hope for salvation and only through confession of sin and trusting Christ as Savior can a person be saved. Salvation includes new life here and now, as well as the promise of eternity in Heaven with our Lord.
- Marriage was instituted by God and is the foundation for the family and society. In the Scriptures God defines marriage as one man and one woman, committing themselves to one another for the rest of their lives.
- The Holy Spirit was sent to live within the believer, in order teach and to empower us for holy living and effective ministry. While the Spirit indwells every believer, not every believer walks in the fullness of the Spirit, though His fullness is available to all believers.
- One day Christ will return to gather His followers to Himself, and defeat Satan and his followers, sending them to their eternal judgment.
What we value...
We believe that the message of Christ should be presented in a way which makes it interesting, accessible, and relevant to as many people as possible. The worship of God should be genuine, involving the mind, body, and emotions, unhindered by obligation to the traditions of the past. We believe that God is powerful and present, and that He is willing to work in miraculous ways to demonstrate His love and meet people’s needs. We believe that when presented with truth people should be given an opportunity to respond in the moment, in an atmosphere of prayer and loving support from others. We believe the church should be characterized by expectant, faith-driven prayer during corporate gatherings, in small groups, when ministering to others, and in everyday life. We believe that all Christ-followers are equipped with spiritual gifts and called to ministry which fits their passion, meets the needs of others, and demands reliance on the Holy Spirit, who empowers us.