OUR DISTINCITVES

Distinctives	Values	What it Means
Christ	Living	We celebrate life in Christ. We worship Him for all He is.
	Learning	We recognize that all true followers of Jesus       are in the process of becoming radical       followers of Jesus Christ.
Community	Connecting	We journey through the joy and pain of life       together. A place where relationships are growing in      an authentic and diverse environment. We acknowledge that conflict is normal and       reconciliation intentional.
	Serving	We value the health of our spiritual body the       Church, and expect all the followers of Christ        to participate with their spiritual gifts. We will strive to emulate the servant attitude       of Christ by placing others above ourselves.
Compassion	Sharing	We make friends with those who have not       experienced God’s grace and those of       different cultures or socio-economic       backgrounds. We live our lives daily in our own       communities as a witness to the love of       Christ.
	Sending	We choose to pray for, and sacrificially       support those called to overseas ministry.  We feel privileged to obey Jesus’ mandate of       reaching the world with the message of the       gospel.

ESSENTIAL MINISTRIES
Essential ministries are the fundamental ministries that form the core of what we do. These are not the only ministries of the church, but they are the priority ministries.

These essential ministries are our way of “keeping the main thing the main thing." Our aim is to ensure that these ministries have the leadership, plans and resources required to accomplish their objectives. These essential ministries are simply a reflection of our values and commitment to current and future generations (2 Timothy 2:2). As these ministries are healthy and vibrant, countless other ministries are birthed, led, and resourced from the body, because we believe that changed lives change lives.

Worship
Our weekly worship celebrations provide the opportunity for us to corporately present ourselves to God, study His Word, apply truth, and respond in ways that show His greatness. In addition, as we gather for weekly worship, we are able to regularly participate in the ordinances of baptism and communion, as well as experience those elements of corporate worship that reinforce and affirm our commitments to each other as a family of faith.

Home Groups
The Church family meets throughout the school calendar year (September – May) in small groups, also called “Home Groups.”  It is our belief that God wants us to be in a relationship with Him and each other.  This relationship building is best achieved in an intimate setting and within the context of authentic community.
Home Group typically consists of 10-14 members who are encouraged to participate in a journey of faith, and to meet the needs of others through acts of sacrificial service.

We believe at the heart of real community are three elements:

Caring Relationships
We all need a place where we can get to know others and be known by others – a place where other people matter to us and we matter to them.

Biblical Truth
The Bible has much to say about healthy relationships and right living.  The truths of Scripture guide us as we learn to live together in authentic community.

Spiritual Accountability
The application of truth in our lives occurs best in a context of encouragement, affirmation, and accountability to others.
Our Home Groups provide an environment of genuine connection and common experience that remind us that we are not alone, but rather, we navigate this walk of faith together.

Children’s Ministry (Infant through 5th grade)
Children’s ministries exist to assist families in laying a spiritual foundation that guides children into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and equips them for a lifetime of spiritual growth.

Teachers provide a safe and loving environment and communicate God’s word in an exciting manner making it an awesome adventure for every child.   Meetings include special themed activities, puppets, and “hands on” curriculum to engage children with truth.

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