Proclaiming Christ

We proclaim Christ to both Christians and non-Christians through regular study, reading, and sharing of the Scriptures—either directly from the Bible or indirectly through singing, prayer, personal encouragement, and more. The Word of Christ creates fellowship with God and among people (1 John 1:3; Colossians 1:27–29; 3:16; Ephesians 4:7–16).

Strengthening Community

Everything we do as a church is aimed at building up community with God and with one another. This doesn’t mean everyone must be present at every event, but that all we do is done to strengthen and grow the fellowship we share in Christ. Corporate activities (such as Sunday gatherings and midweek Bible studies) are, of course, central to our church. But community means more than just being in the same place at the same time. Every meeting is an opportunity to grow together in knowing God through the Word of Christ (Hebrews 3:12–13; 10:25; Ephesians 4:2–3; Jude 21–23).

Pursuing Righteousness

Sin belongs to the old life that was crucified with Christ. This does not mean we no longer sin, but rather that we strive to live godly lives—truly knowing God and living in a way that pleases Him (1 Timothy 2:1–4; 3:16; 4:7–8; 1 Peter 2:12; 2 Peter 3:13; Romans 12:1–2; Titus 2:11–15).

Cultivating Peace

This means building good, positive relationships with one another. Because sin still lingers, this necessarily includes healthy ways of resolving conflict. We actively seek to enrich one another’s lives (Mark 9:50; Romans 12:9–10; 14:17–20; Colossians 3:12–14; Philippians 2:1–5).

Focusing on God

We do not act based on what the world, our friends, or tradition expect of us, but on what God desires. No one in the church is an untouchable “little god”; we all share the responsibility to radically and completely submit to God (Romans 12:1–3; Mark 7:1–13).