What are our values?

A Gospel Vision

Free-hearted collaboration with God, as his family on mission, in the rescue of his rebellious creation in anticipation of His restoration of all things through Jesus Christ. (Titus 2:11-14)

The Gospel

Jesus, God’s promised Rescuer and Ruler, lived our life perfectly, died our death unjustly, and rose triumphantly as the first of the new humanity, where forgiven sinners live together under his gracious reign.

Church Values from the Teachings of Christ (Acts 1:1-2)

The With-God Life
  1. Discipleship as Maturity in Christ – Establishing, or confirming, a solid conversion to life with God through apprenticeship to Christ. (Lk. 8:4-15 & Phil. 3:7-14) See Becoming A Disciple
  2. Church as Family – Enfolding our lives into the people of God as local families of faith. (Eph. 2:19-22) See Belonging to a Family of Families
  3. “Household” as Mission – Developing our “households” as outposts of the Kingdom in search of persons of peace. (1 Pt. 2:1-12 & Lk. 10:2-6) See Participating in the Mission of the Church
  4. True Life as Knowing God – Growing in being loved and known by God in every aspect of our thinking and living. (Jn. 17:3) See Cultivating Habits of the Heart
Life as the People of God
  1. Relationships as Gospel Proclamations of Love – Cultivating Christ-centered relationships that proclaim our trust in God. (Jn. 13:34-35) See Enjoying Your Relationship
  2. Family as a Lifestyle of Teaching – Passing on the life and teachings of Christ in familial relationships and everyday life. (Deut. 6:4-9 & Eph. 6:4) See Passing on Your Beliefs
  3. Vocation as Lifework – Discerning, with others and the Spirit, the total good that God has planned for us to do in blessing our family, church, workplace, and community. (Eph. 2:10 & Jer. 29:5-7) See Envisioning Fruitful Lifework
  4. Legacy as Kingdom Living – Envisioning a heritage of dependence on and collaboration with God for his eternal purposes. (Matt. 6:33) See Building for Future Generations

A Pattern of Discipleship Resource

Focus Areas

Household Focus (Hebrews 10:23-25)
  • Holding the Hope of Jesus and the Gospel Message Before One Another (v.23)
  • Putting in Mind the Teachings of Christ to Grow in Love (v.24)
  • Gathering Together for the Care and Encouragement of One Another  (v.25)
Men Focus (Titus 2:6-10)
  • Work Hard at Good Occupations and Good Deeds (Work Ethic)
  • Discover your LifeWork (Eph 2:10)
  • Grasp Sound Doctrine (Renewing of Our Minds)
Women Focus (Titus 2:4-5)
  • Entrusting Ourselves to the Lord in Devotion & Orientation
  • Stewardship of Time & Resources
  • Hospitality-Based Good Works
“The Collection,” A Generous Undertaking (Acts 4:32-37)
  • Family Fund: meeting the needs in our community of faith and church network
  • Seek the Welfare Fund: blessing the neighbors, neighborhoods and cities in which we live
  • Gospel Expansion Fund: investing in the local and global expansion of the gospel
  • Special Fund: developing a reserve of resource to meet future large needs and projects