commitments

Kingdom Driven
We commit to see the big picture & play our role in the vast scheme of God's Kingdom. The church is the only organization that is concerned about its non-members. We will constantly seek and strategize to expand the Kingdom on 3 levels; local, regional, and global.

Transformation Through Discipleship
We commit to be "new" people, not "nice" people. The gospel is out not to reform people but to transform people. Churches that preach for behavioral reformation tend to elevate middle class values to the level of biblical norm and focus on external change. We will seek transformation at the motivational & character level, not merely behavioral modification.

Word-Centered Teaching / Preaching
We commit to center all of our teaching & preaching around God's word. The goal will be to communicate the timeless truths of the author's original intent to the congregation, not the preacher's or teacher's ideas.

Grace Motivated
We commit to motivate with grace, not guilt. We will not use guilt or fear to drive people into obedience. The motivation that comes from the Gospel sets us free to love & obey out of gratitude as a response to God's grace.

Christian Identity
We commit to value one's identity as a Christian over any cultural, socio-economic, age or gender. Though we will celebrate & recognize all different people & their cultures, we will not make the church into a place of any cultural preference or bias. Thus, we can be a church for all people.