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- Help people to realize the full potential of their lives, both now and for eternity, by leading them into an authentic relationship with God.
- Continually work at growing into an authentic relationship with God, producing a life of dedication, joy, and maturity.
- Freely give of our gifts and service out of gratitude for God's radical love.
- Trust that all people matter to God. There are no racial, economic, gender, or denominational barriers in God's community.
- Grow as a church in authentic community and in genuine unity of purpose, living with Christ-like love toward each other.
- Provide the opportunity to draw closer to God and other believers by modeling Biblical community through Smaller Community Groups.
- Be culturally relevant while remaining true to the Bible's teaching.
- Allow God's presence to permeate every aspect of the life of the church.
- Impact society with the compassion and awareness of the radical love of God.
- Reach other people through planting new churches in strategic locations.
Value to God
People matter to God. He is passionately committed to us, no matter what we have done, and no matter how far we may feel from Him. God loves us unconditionally, as we are. God's love cannot be earned or bought, but is freely given from the depths of His grace. Relationship with God
Jesus is God's unique definition of who He is, God with us. Even though sin separates us from God, Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection from the dead make God's love and forgiveness personally available. God wants an intimate, personal relationship with us and gives each of us an offer of love and forgiveness through the person, work, and teaching of Jesus Christ. God's offer of love and forgiveness must be accepted by each of us by faith in Jesus, for it to be effective in our life. Spiritual Fulfillment
The ultimate fulfillment of an authentic, committed relationship with God is spending eternity in Heaven. No one will go to Heaven just because they are a good or a religious person. When we commit to knowing God by asking forgiveness of our sins, God's Holy Spirit takes up Personal residence within us, providing the strength, guidance, and power to live the life God desires. The Holy Spirit empowers each of us to make a difference in the lives of other people by giving us the ability to radiate and embody the love of God. Authentic Community
The Christian life is intended by God to be lived in genuine community with other believers and followers of Christ. Every Christian is called to take their place alongside other believers in a Christ centered community of faith. God's Word
The Bible is God's word and our Truth Source. God inspired the human authors with a message that is still relevant and life-changing today, providing the guidance we need to fulfill God's plan for our life. As Christians, we look to the Scriptures for God's direction and authority.
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