1. God’s word is our foundation. The Bible is the ultimate source of truth. We study it, teach, and preach it so we can walk according to it. In scripture we discover God’s grace, our worth and identity in Christ, joy and encouragement for the journey, and direction for the purpose He has for us. It is our very foundation for living.
2. The Holy Spirit is our power. Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit to empower us to walk a different kind of life. The Holy Spirit brings comfort, guidance, power, and the beyond-natural ability to accomplish His purposes. When we rely on the Holy Spirit, we live from a place of surrender and rest rather than earning and striving.
3. Love is our motive. The same love and grace we have been given we share with others. This means we value others as God values us—giving attention (to be seen and known), affirmation (to be valued and encouraged), and invitation (to be a part of all God has for them).
4. Lost sheep are our focus. Jesus had the heart of people who were far from Him foremost on His mind. He referred to them as "lost sheep" and told us His priority is their pursuit. If someone has never trusted in Jesus, is stuck striving to earn God's favor instead of accept His grace, or has stepped away from living for His purpose, we are joining Jesus to meet them where they are and invite them into all He has for them.
5. Diversity is our strength. Church is intended to model what Heaven will look like with a wide range of ages and cultures coming together to glorify God. We honor and value nations and generations. We honor and value those beside us, behind us, and before us. We celebrate diversity of both age and heritage as beautiful expressions of the Kingdom of God in the earth.
6. Giving is our privilege. The goodness of God is a gift we received and we live to share it with others. We live beyond ourselves to generously give our time, treasure, and talent into the lives around us and to God's work near and far. It is a privilege to help do for others what God has done for us.