CORE VALUES
The Gospel: Our Life & Foundation
The gospel is the heartbeat of our church. It is the good news that Jesus Christ came to save sinners through His perfect life, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. This truth isn’t just the foundation of Christianity—it’s the center of our life together. The gospel shapes everything we do, from our worship and preaching to our relationships and mission.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. (John 3:16-17)
Preaching That Feeds the Soul
God speaks through His Word, and we want to listen well. Expository preaching—where sermons flow from the text of Scripture—ensures that God’s voice, not human opinion, is what shapes our church. We believe all of Scripture ultimately points to Jesus (Luke 24:27), and every sermon should lead us to see, savor, and trust Him more. Faithful preaching feeds the sheep, strengthens the weary, and calls the lost home.
He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. (Colossians 1:28)
A Church That Prays
Prayer isn’t just something we do—it’s a declaration of our absolute dependence on God. He alone is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). When we pray, we acknowledge our weakness, seek God’s will above our own, and intercede for one another. Prayer is central to our worship, our ministries, and our daily lives because we believe that we can do nothing apart from Christ (John 15:5).
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Colossians 4:2)
Worship: Gathering to Meet with God
Worship isn’t just something we do—it’s where we meet with the living God. Through His Word and sacraments, He nourishes us, strengthens our faith, and reminds us of His unshakable love. That’s why we gather twice each Lord’s Day—to be refreshed in His presence and to feast on the riches of the gospel together. We’re eager to taste and see the goodness of our covenant God (Psalm 34:8).
But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel ... Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:22-24, 28-29)
A Church for the Weak and Weary
We don’t have to pretend to have it all together; Jesus came for the weak and weary. In our church, we want to be honest about our struggles—our sins, doubts, fears, and suffering. By confessing our need, we point one another to the only One who is truly strong.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
Life Together
The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. God calls us to love, encourage, serve, and build one another up as members of His body (Romans 12:10). This means showing up for each other in real ways—praying, rejoicing, grieving, and walking together in love. We’re a family, bound not by blood, but by the grace and Spirit of Christ.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10)
Growing Across Generations
Spiritual growth isn’t a solo journey—it happens in community, across generations. Whether young or old, we all have growing to do. We want to be a church where wisdom is passed down, faith is strengthened, and every member—young and old—is discipled in Christ.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Shepherds Who Love and Lead
Jesus loves His church, and one of the ways He cares for us is through godly elders who shepherd His flock. Our leaders are not CEOs or bosses, but fellow sheep called to guide, protect, and nourish the church with humility and faithfulness. They lead by example, not by force of personality or will—always pointing to the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
To the elders among you ... Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. (1 Peter 5:1-3)
A Culture of Welcome and Witness
The gospel compels us to open our hearts, homes, and church doors to others. Evangelism isn’t just for a few—it’s the culture of our entire church. We want to joyfully share the good news of Jesus, welcoming others as Christ has welcomed us (Romans 15:7). Whether through personal conversations, acts of service, or simply making room at our tables, we long to reflect the hospitality of God.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. (Colossians 4:5-6)
Generosity for the Kingdom
We have received so much in Christ—how could we not give freely? From supporting missionaries to planting churches to raising up future pastors, we want to pour out what God has entrusted to us for the sake of His Kingdom. Freely we have received; freely we give (Matthew 10:8). Whether we’re giving our money, time, or talents, we joyfully invest in the work of making Jesus known.
Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. (2 Cor 9:10-11)