to exalt Christ
by making disciples. “
Our central goal and mission is to exalt Christ by making disciples. As a local church, we are also guided by 7 core values. We believe these core values are given to us by God in His word. These values shape our life and activities as a community.
Controlled By Scripture
To be guided and controlled by the truths of God’s word.
We will be committed to the clear exposition of the Bible in all teaching and preaching. We believe in the inspiration, inerrancy, sufficiency, and authority of Scripture. The Scriptures, by illumination of the Holy Spirit and faithful exposition, are sufficient for spiritual growth and every problem of the Christian’s life. The use of concepts or techniques of secular psychology is unfruitful, and diminishes the glory of Christ. We will uphold the truth of God’s word as the pillar and support of the truth. (2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pet 1:3, 20-21, Ps 19:7-9; Jn 17:17; Ps 119:160)
Centered On Christ
To exalt Christ in his sufficiency and supremacy in all things.
We will be governed and guided by the person and work of Jesus Christ. We will preach with Christ as the central theme of all of Scripture. We will teach that Christ is the supreme goal of all things and has first place in all things. We will set forth Christ as the greatest good for all mankind. Christ and his gospel will saturate every ministry in the church. (Luke 24:13-27, 44-46; 1 Cor 2:2; Col 1:15-20; Eph 1:10)
Cultivating Disciples
To develop the next generation of disciples and leaders.
We will cultivate and maintain a culture of discipleship where older men & women will invest in younger men and women (both in age and years in the faith). Disciplers will teach faithful disciples who will be able to teach others in life and faith also. We will train up leaders and teachers who are marked by Christ-likeness and who are well-equipped in understanding and applying the Scriptures. (Matt 28:16-20; Acts 11:26; Luke 14:25-33; 2 Tim 2:2; Phil 3:17; 4:9; Eph 4:7-16; 1 Thess 2:8)
Clear On The Gospel
To hold fast to the gospel truths of the doctrines of grace as found in Scripture.
We will remain committed to knowing, teaching, and celebrating the glorious truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The grounds of the gospel being that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone according to Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone. Also, key elements of the gospel being that man is totally depraved, in need of God’s unconditional election and provision of a limited atonement, applied by His irresistible grace, resulting in the perseverance of the saints. (Ephesians 2:1-10; Romans 3:21-30; Acts 4:12; 2 Peter 1:2-3; Romans 11:36; Romans 3:9–23; Romans 8:29–30; John 6:37–39; John 6:44; Jude 24–25)
Committed To Family
To help parents raise up children who worship and obey Christ.
We will provide Christ-centered teaching and discipleship to our children. We will prioritize spiritual investment through teaching, songs, prayer, and individual communication. We will partner with and encourage fathers to lead their children in the home with the goal that our children would be part of the family of God. (Matt 12:49-50; Eph 5:21-6:4; Col 3:18-21; 1 Tim 3:15; 5:1-16; Deut 6:4-9; Ps 78:4)
Caring For One Another
To be a church dominated by the love and selflessness of Christ.
We will be a collection of saints who are committed to obeying Christ. We will strive for every member to be used in the kingdom through service to one another. We will be marked by hospitality towards all people groups who walk through our doors. We will be a family that prays and cares for one another spiritually and physically. (1 Pet 4:7-11; John 13:34-35; Eph 4:4; Phil 2:1-8; Rom 12; Heb 3:13; 10:24-25; 1 Cor 12)
Commissioned For Outreach
To reach our community and world with the Gospel of Christ.
We will engage and evangelize the community through “everyday” relationships as well as through intentional events. We will pray for salvation as the fruit of our labors in evangelism. We will foster a passion for the glory of Christ to be spread throughout the world. We will link arms with like-minded missionaries to support them through prayer, equipping, shepherding, and giving. We will seek to equip and send men into the gospel ministry locally, regionally, and globally. (John 20:21; Acts 1:8; Col 4:5; Ps 67; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8; Rom 1:16; Isa 49:6)