God gave us the whole Bible as one big story. When we find a particular issue is of significant importance, you might hear a message or series devoted to that topic. However, our typical approach is to walk through a book of the Bible seeking to hear what God might say to us. We teach “expositionally” (explaining the meaning) to help you understand the Bible and apply it to your life. Acts 2:42; Acts 8:30-31

Because we do not think God entrusts any church to a single person, we do not have a “Senior Pastor” model of leadership. We are guided by a team of Elders—men gifted by God to oversee the church, and affirmed by our members as those who meet the biblical standards set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. A Directional Team, comprised of key staff members, leads strategic daily operations of the ministry.

The Bible makes it clear every believer is to participate in the life of the community of faith consistent with his or her gifts, talents, and passions. We are committed to teaching and training you to pursue life and mission with Jesus through serving, rather than simply offering events to keep you busy. Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Peter 4:10

When we worship together, we want to draw you and everyone else into a personal encounter with God. It’s not enough simply to watch others worship or just listen to the songs. We invite everyone to be present and respond, celebrating who God is and what he has done for us in and through Jesus Christ. Psalm 150; John 4:23-24; Ephesians 5:18-20

We want to live out the life we have with Jesus pneumatically— in the presence, power, and prompting of the Holy Spirit. We depend on the Holy Spirit to direct us to make decisions in line with the will and Word of God. We don’t move our ministry forward based solely on reasonable, practical solutions. Rather, through prayer, our leaders seek to know the leading of the Spirit in every decision shaping our life together as a church. Romans 8:4-9; Acts 13:2; Acts 16:6-7

Our stories of grace are intentionally lived out in God’s story of redemption. God is writing a great story that began at creation, finds its climax in Jesus, and will be resolved when Jesus returns. Our stories are redeemed as mini-stories of redemption within God's greatest story.

Life change is motivated by the same Gospel that redeemed us. The Gospel gives us entrance into God's Kingdom. This Gospel is for all of life, and it teaches us how to live and follow Jesus every single day.

Our hearts are transformed by the Gospel, not simply our behavior. Our hearts are the target of the Gospel. We live from transformed hearts, not simply behavior modification.

Our lives are marked by being with and enjoying God. We do life with Jesus as we pursue ongoing, personal, spiritual renewal. Enjoying God through His Spirit, His Word, and His people.

Our lives are shaped by the people of God. We experience community when we do life with others who are seeking to faithfully follow Jesus. Jesus is the only True Foundation for community. It is in this Jesus-shaped community that we practice the “one another” principles of Scripture and become more like Jesus.

Our lives are engaged in the redemptive work of God. God is on a mission of redemption, constantly calling people to Himself. He is accomplishing this mission through His people, the Church. Because the Gospel goes with us wherever we go, we are all part of this mission as He redeems our neighbors, friends, and coworkers.