Beliefs & Values

What We Believe

We believe that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6

We believe that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus. Acts 4:12

We believe that through confession, God will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

We believe the Jesus came to save sinners, and to powerfully use those who demonstrate His power through brokenness. 1 Timothy 1:15; 2 Corinthians 12

We believe that the Bible is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16

We believe that every follower of Jesus is empowered by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19

We believe in the unity of all believers in the local church which embodies all denominational, economic, and ethnic diversities.  1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:29

We believe in the imminent return of Jesus, who will usher in His Kingdom, and transform the church.  Philippians 3:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Until then, we believe we are to seek to live holy and Godly lives as we look forward to the return of Christ. 2 Peter 3:11-12

 

Core Values

Restoration

Based on Hosea 2, God desires to bring restoration to our lives, marriages, and families.  The primary path that leads to restoration is brokenness.  Brokenness is necessary in every person's life in order for healing to take place. As a ministry, we embrace brokenness and welcome healing through Christ.

Heart

Jesus did not come to usher in a behavior-modification plan.  He came to ransom our hearts.  As a ministry, we maintain a steady focus on heart-level issues with God and others.

Healing

Jesus came and fulfilled the prophecy laid out in Isaiah 61.  Part of that mission was to "bind up the brokenhearted".  As a ministry, we recognize the deep wounds in all of our hearts that continue to wreak havoc on our relationships with God and others.  Awareness of these wounds is important but does not equate with healing.  We desire to usher in more healing.

Relationships

God is relational and in perfect fellowship as Father, Son, and Spirit.  Created in His image, we have the unique capacity for relationship.  To live in isolation is to deny being an image-bearer.  Through the body of Christ, we can experience community which is integral to transformation.  As a ministry, we celebrate community and relationships.

Team

As a ministry, we are committed to doing ministry as a team.  Laying aside the lone-ranger mentality, we choose to rely on others for wisdom and direction.

Local Church

In Acts 2, the local church is birthed by God's powerful Spirit.  Launching a movement of God, this comunity would be the hands and feet of God.  As a ministry, we are committed to the building up and encouragement of the local church.