Core Values \n1. We believe that every person, Christian and non-Christian alike, is valuable to God (Matthew 18:14, 25:45; 2 Peter 3:9). \n2. We believe that doing church as a team is God's design for effective ministry (Psalm 133:1; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Peter 2:4-9). \n3. We believe that a simple presentation of Jesus Christ in creative ways will impact and transform lives (Acts 17:22-24; 1 Corinthians 9:22-23). \n4. We believe every member should commit to a lifestyle of consistent spiritual growth, with honest accountability (Mark 12:30; Proverbs 27:17; Mark 12:31; Acts 2:44-47; 1 Timothy 4:7-8; 1 Peter 2:2). \n5. We believe that every member is a minister who has been given gifts to be discovered, developed, and deployed (Mark 10:45; Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12:14-20; Ephesians 2:10). \n6. We believe that God is worthy of our very best. Therefore, a growing spirit of excellence should permeate every activity (Psalm 78:72; Ecclesiastes 10:10; Daniel 5:12; Colossians 3:17). \n7. We believe that genuine love and caring relationships are key to the life of every endeavor (Romans 16:17; 1 Corinthians 13:8; Ephesians 4:3; James 1:2-3; 1 Peter 5:8-9). \n8. We believe that the most effective evangelism happens through people inviting people (Proverbs 11:30; John 1:43-45, 4:28-30). \n9. We believe in identifying and training emerging leaders who are committed to Christ and who reach their generation with the gospel (Psalm 78:6-7; 1 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 2:2; Titus 1:5-9).
