Preparing a Place Where the One Matters.
It’s not about us. Our vision of our congregation is to be so Christ focused that what matters to God matters to us. Repeatedly Jesus taught that He came to seek and to save the lost. We want our hearts to break for the things that break God’s heart. God’s heart breaks for the lonely, the hurting, the broken, the imprisoned. We want to do whatever it takes to reach and to welcome those who have yet to respond to the grace of God.
What we value
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Authentic Relationships Matter
Christianity is all about relationships. Our primary commitment to God and to others is to be real and authentic. Forgiveness from God comes when we are honest about our sin and need of God. True relationship happens as we are real and authentic with each other as well.
“God’s Word is living and active, sharper than a double-edged sword.”
God’s Word Matters
God’s Word is alive! Not only is God’s Word true, it’s enormously practical. Why teach trivial self-help messages when God’s living and powerful Word is available? Our vision is to live out God’s life changing message in our everyday lives and then share that practical Word with others.
“But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. ”
Your Story Matters
God is writing a beautiful story in your life. Our job is to trust, follow and tell that story to others. One very effective way to reach others is simply to share our tests and our testimonies with others in an engaging way.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. ”
Bold Prayer Matters
We were made to pray bold prayers. God loves it when we pray with shameless audacity (Luke 11:8). Let’s face it, our mission is impossible without prayer. We can’t change lives, only God can. So, we’re going to pray bold prayers that expect God to work in amazing ways.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ”
Overflowing Gratitude Matters
What’s inside you eventually will come out of you. Bitterness, worry, jealousy, or joy… Sometimes this can be a real problem-- especially in heavy traffic. But wouldn’t you want to be part of a group of people who are overflowing with gratitude? Actually, that is God’s design for the church. In every situation gratitude is possible and around here it’s expected.
“Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you…””
Inviting Places Matter
Our vision is to create irresistible places for people to meet Jesus. Inviting places matter and it’s our goal to create welcoming environments where authentic relationships can be built and where people can be called to trust God. Inviting places for people to meet Jesus can be created in homes, in coffee shops, on golf courses and even in church. Let’s create them!
“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?”
Each. One. Matters
The only number that matters to us is One. We believe that it’s God’s heart in us that’s driven to reach the One. Every Christ follower has a unique priority to reach out to the One in their life who needs Christ.