Who We Are

Our Values

Based on biblical teaching, our values are rooted in Kingdom lessons:

Fix Your Eyes Above

We fix our eyes above to seek first the Kingdom. All our needs will be met when following Jesus becomes our primary goal in life. Focus on Godly things is the path to transformation of the mind, and circumcision of the heart.

Matthew 6:33 NIV - But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV - Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Pray

We desire to be in God’s presence through prayer. Our prayer is not done passively, hurriedly or routinely. Out of humble respect and loving devotion, we do not take this gift of relationship for granted. Prayer is where battles are fought and won, and where we learn most keenly the heart of Jesus. We seek the will of God in all decisions, gatherings and ministries.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV - Pray without ceasing.

Read The Bible

We seek to faithfully understand the full meaning of the scriptures in all of their context, seeking God's truth to be revealed. We will allow His word to transform our heart, mind and soul so that we can be faithful witnesses in this world. The word of God never contradicts itself, and no part of the word can be omitted from our study and practice without harm to the body of Christ.

Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ - For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Be A Witness

We are all called to be a witness of Christ, by the Spirit which he has given us. We share our testimony as often as possible, to all who will listen. We will live our lives in a way that honors our confession of faith so that our behavior does not undermine the good news we proclaim.

John 20:21 NIV - Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬ - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Practice Gratitude

We actively recall the goodness of God, and the blessing He gives, and practice gratitude for what he has done. From this place of gratitude, we give to others.

2 Corinthians 9:11 NIV - 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.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV - Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Honor The Church Body

We recognize that each of us plays a role in the living Church. A building is not a church, the people are. We look to one another to strengthen and support each other, sacrifice for one another, understand one another and honor one another as a creation and child of God. We are not tied to a location or building, but to one another through Christ. This applies to both our own local body of believers, as well as other believers around the community, and around the world.

1 Corinthians 12:12-14 NIV - Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.

Live Peacefully

As children who are adopted into the family of Christ, we choose to live peacefully with one another, quickly settling disputes and disagreements, seeking to put the needs of others ahead of our own.

Ephesians 4:2-6 - Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Philippians 2:3-4 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Matthew 20:16 - So the last will be first, and the first will be last.

Worship In Truth

We know that the act of worship is not a passive spectator sport, but an active engagement with our Lord and Savior. True worship begins in a grateful heart that loves God and flows outward into all that we do. We worship through singing, loving, believing, praying, serving, witnessing... our entire lives reflect our love and worship of God.

John 4:23-24 - Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.
Colossians 3:16 - Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Desire Holiness

We actively seek to draw nearer to Jesus, to be filled with the Spirit in a way that encourages us to be like Him in every way... not merely in action, but in heart and mind. We know that we are not perfect, but we cultivate a love in our hearts for God and for others through the power of the Holy Spirit. We offer our lives as a living sacrifice to a loving God

Galatians 5:5 NIV - For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.
Romans 1:17 NIV - For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, Or is from faith to faith just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Romans 12:1-2 NIV - Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Seek Biblical Wisdom

We seek to see God clearly, in all his Glory, Sovereignty and Power in our growing relationship with him. As adopted children, we do not fear the wrath of God, but instead come before him with loving reverence, a Fear of the Lord that brings praise and rejoicing worthy of His name.

‭‭Job‬ ‭28‬:‭28‬ ‭AMP‬‬ - But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.’
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ - Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

Act Through Empowerment

We assess where our energy is spent and prioritize service, missions, programs and outreach by where we believe God is calling us. The world has a great many needs to be met, and we cannot do everything. The Lord will lead our steps and empower us to do the works he has called us to do.

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭AMP‬‬ - I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]

Abide

We serve from a place of continual, abiding rest in the assurance and promises of God. We will “be being filled"" with the spirit (Ephesians 5:18) so that we can work from this place of resting in His strength.

John 15:4 NIV - Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
1 John 2:27 NIV - As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.