We keep the main thing the main thing.
The Gospel, which is the main thing, is the good news that Jesus lived a sinless life, died for sin, and was raised. God forgives sin not because of what we have done, but because of what He has done. We never want to assume the gospel, but desire to teach it clearly and constantly.
Rom.1:16; 1 Cor. 15:3-4
Rom.1:16; 1 Cor. 15:3-4
We don't do life alone.
God intends that we live in authentic and intentional community. We desire to be real, take off our masks, and genuinely know and care for each other. As a family, we rejoice and mourn together.
Pr. 18:24; Rom. 12:15; Hebr. 3:13, 10:24-25; 1 John 1:7
Pr. 18:24; Rom. 12:15; Hebr. 3:13, 10:24-25; 1 John 1:7
We take the gospel where we live, work, and play.
We believe every Christian is to live on mission, so we want to encourage and equip every believer to be a light where they live, work, and play. We want to build a church culture that is outward focused rather than simply trying to keep each other happy.
Mt. 9:37-38, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 1 Pt. 2:9-10
Mt. 9:37-38, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 1 Pt. 2:9-10
We are nothing without love.
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God with all we are and then to love our neighbor. The Apostle Paul taught that we can be incredibly gifted, generous, and full of faith, but if we have not love we are nothing and gain nothing. As a church and as individuals, we want all we do to be done out of love.
Mt. 22:34-40; John 15:12-13; 1 Cor. 13:1-3
Mt. 22:34-40; John 15:12-13; 1 Cor. 13:1-3