Our DNA

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The DNA in every cell contains the essential information that defines who we are. Vital churches, like healthy bodies, have healthy DNA in every member of the body. Unity on the core values, bedrock beliefs, vision and motivating mission creates a permission-giving spirit and a positive ministry environment.

 

VISION: 
  
   TO CREATE A CHURCH 
   FOR THE
UNCHURCHED
     Our vision is to create an environment where people who don't
     normally go to church (or are tired of church as usual) feel
     welcomed and encouraged!


MOTIVATING MISSION 
  
  
ENCOUNTER CHRIST
     Our primary mission is to provide an atmosphere in which people 
     of all backgrounds can encounter the life changing presence of
     Jesus Christ through relevant, meaningful worship!
   EXPLORE FAITH
     The next part of our mission is to provide an atmosphere in which
     people can explore faith in Christ and receive answers to
     their spiritual questions.
   ENGAGE OTHERS
     The third key part of our mission is to engage as many people in
     our area with the positive message of Christ's love through acts
     of service!


 
CORE VALUES:

   AUTHENTICITY
     We believe it is important to be yourself!

   RELEVANCE
     We believe it is important to speak in practical ways that make
     sense to everyone!

   EXCELLENCE
     We believe it is important to give our best in everything we do!

   BOLDNESS
     We believe it is important to take risks to acheive great things!

   COMMUNITY
     We believe it is important to care for and encourage each other!

   REPRODUCTION/GROWTH
     We believe it is important for believers to produce new believers,
     for small groups to produce more small groups, for ministries to
     produce new ministries, and churches to produce new churches!
     This is how God builds/grows His Kingdom!

 
BEDROCK BELIEFS:

   WE BELIEVE
     the Bible is inspired by God and is without error as originally  
     written.
 The Bible is God’s unique and final authority on Christian
     faith and practice.
(Psalm 119; Matthew 4:1-11; II Timothy 3:14-17)

 

   WE BELIEVE
     God created the universe as outlined in the Bible and He remains
     in charge of all things.
(Genesis 1:1-2:25; Colossians 1:15-17)

 

   WE BELIEVE
     God created human beings to have a close, intimate relationship
     with Him, but humans chose to disobey God and became
     separated from Him.
 
(Genesis 3; Romans 8:18-23)

 

   WE BELIEVE
     Jesus Christ gave up His position next to God to come to earth
     where He lived a sinless life. He voluntarily died on a cross to pay
     the price for our sins and then rose again thereby allowing us the
     possibility of a renewed relationship with God.
 
     (John 1:1-16; John 3:16; Luke 9:21-22; Romans 6:6-11;
     Philippians 2:1-11)

 

   WE BELIEVE
     Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and humanity.
  
     (John 14:6; Acts 4:8-12; Colossians 1:18-20; I Timothy 2: 3-6;
     I John 2:20-23)

 

   WE BELIEVE 
     all who accept the sacrifice of Christ on the cross are given the
     Holy Spirit to empower them to lead a life that will bring honor to 
     God. 
(Luke 11:9-13; John 3:1-8; John 15:15-17; Romans 8:1-17;
     Galatians 5:16-25)

 

   WE BELIEVE
     the church is a group of people God has designed for 
     encouragement and support for believers while corporately
     glorifying God through various forms of worship and
     outreach.
 
(Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:43-47;
     Hebrews 10:23-25)