We Embrace these IX Essential Marks of a Healthy Church

(Our Core Values)

Expositional Preaching  Biblical Theology

Our concern is not just with how we are taught, but what we are taught. (Titus 2:1)

Biblical Understanding of the Good News

We believe that the gospel is the heart of Christianity.  God has graciously sent His Son to die the death we deserved for sin, and has credited Christ’s acquittal to those who repent of their sins and believe in Jesus’ death and resurrection.  That is the good news! (Romans 5:8)

Biblical Understanding of Conversion

We need God to convert us.  Conversion need not be an emotionally heated experience, but it must evidence itself in godly fruit if it is to be regarded as true conversion. (John 13:35)

Biblical Understanding of Evangelism

We present the gospel openly and leave the converting to God. (1 Corinthians 3:6)

Biblical Understanding of Membership

 We believe that membership should reflect a living commitment to a local church in attendance, giving, prayer, and service. (Hebrews 10:25)

Biblical Church Discipline

We hold ourselves accountable to our God and His Word. (Psalm 119:9-11)

Promotion of Christian Discipleship and Growth

Our concern is not simply with growing numbers but with growing members. (2 Peter 3:18)

Biblical Understanding of Leadership

We believe that shared leadership is not only biblical, but practical.  It has the immense benefit of rounding out the pastor’s gifts to ensure the proper development of God’s church. (Titus 1:5)