It is important, as we communicate these values, that we acknowledge that none of us has lived out these values perfectly.
The purpose of these values is to give us direction as we begin a journey together. They are not a destination, but a direction.
The purpose of these values is to give us direction as we begin a journey together. They are not a destination, but a direction.
Christ Centered
We value a church that places, at its center, the Christ who embodied each of these values. We believe that everything about us should model the life and love off Jesus Christ.
Courageous Love
We value a church that is willing to courageously love ALL of God's children, no matter what. We believe we must err on the side of love, inclusion, welcome and hospitality.
Selfless Mission
We value a church that is willing to pour itself out to join God in healing the world. We believe we must care more about the well-being of others than we do our own agendas.
Thriving in and Through Diversity
We value a church that welcomes diverse opinions, experiences, and perspectives. Such diversity can cause theological tension. We believe that where such theological tensions arise, so long as they don't conflict with our Christ-Centeredness, we must be willing to bear that tension in love, listening to, learning from, and being changed by the diversity we value.