Transformation 

By repenting and believing the good news of the Gospel, accepting Jesus and receiving the Holy Spirit, our lives are transformed. Mark 1:15 & John 14:26

Transformation happens as the Holy Spirit leads us to surrender all that we are to the One True God who gave His One and only Son, Jesus so that we might be in relationship with God as our Father. As we experience the depths of the Father's love and grace, we come  to the realization that we are in need of ongoing repentance - turning from the ways of the world and our sin nature to the ways of Jesus. Our lives are shaped and formed to be more like Jesus over a lifetime as we apprentice under Jesus. The Holy Spirit moves in and through our lives as we engage in worship and the spiritual practices that Jesus modeled to us.  As we embrace intentional rhythms that align with the life of Jesus, the Holy Spirit forms our identity into the image of Jesus as the adoptive sons and daughters of God the Father. 

Restoration

The first message Jesus preached,“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Isaiah 61:1,2 (NIV)

Jesus announced that this Scripture was fulfilled in Him. In receiving the gift of Jesus' unconditional love, our relationship with God the Father is restored. The Father now sees us through His Son’s righteousness. We become a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).  Jesus came to set us free from the curse of sin. In His life and death, Jesus battles over all that entangles us. He has overcome our addictions, traumas, and afflictions. In His resurrection, Jesus declares restoration.  Our significance and purpose are found in a loving relationship with God as our Father. We are invited to come as we are to be restored by His grace. 

Generosity

God has blessed us to be a blessing to others; therefore, we desire to be generous. Genesis 12:2,3 (NIV)

We worship a generous God who lavishly showed His love for us by sending His only Son on a rescue mission to save us. We see His abundant provision all around us as we enjoy His creation and give thanks for all that we have. Our resources are a gift from Him entrusted to us.  The Lord invites us to faithfully use our time, abilities, and finances to bring Him glory.  We partner with other organizations locally, regionally, and throughout the world to meet the needs of others.  We intentionally care for one another as a church family with compassion.

Authentic Community 

“…Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34(NIV)

We gather together to build relationships with Jesus being the center.  We grow to know the Lord’s character and grow in trusting Him as we gather for worship.  It is in worship that we gather to bring glory to God and receive from the Holy Spirit through the ministry of the sacraments, prayer, and the Word of God proclaimed. We gather in small groups to share our lives with one another, study God’s Word, and serve one another and the community.  It is in community where we learn about our unique gifts and use them to benefit one another.  It is in community where we learn to navigate the messiness of life, forgive one another, and celebrate the goodness of what the Lord has done in our lives.