Our Values

Values about God

• We value Jesus Christ as the only hope for our broken lives

• We value the cross of Jesus Christ and its ability to bring restoration

• We value God's pursuit of justice and mercy in our world

• We value the honest, expressive, and formative worship of God

• We value both an emotional and cognitive response to God and his message

Values about Communication

• We value truth

• We value the Bible as the source and rule of truth

• We value speaking and listening in a culturally relevant way

• We value those who disagree with us

• We value honest questions

• We value integrity, authenticity, and accountability

• We value clarity and transparency about beliefs

Values about Relationships

• We value our neighbors, our city, and our world

• We value family and deep friendships

• We value gender differences

• We value open admission of our failures and weaknesses

Values about Humanity

• We value human dignity and equality

• We value ethnic and cultural diversity

• We value sharing, understanding, and celebrating our God-given differences

Values about Redemption

• We value a holistic approach to restoring human dignity

• We value the just use of resources

• We value God's work in history and the history of the church

• We value excellence

• We value creativity and artistic expression

• We value the enjoyment, appreciation, and protection of God's creation