CORE CONVICTIONS
that form and shape our fellowship are:
The encounter of God is our deepest need—and joy
What God is doing in the world culminates in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. In this sense, Jesus is both the light of the world and the light by which Christians do ministry
Where Jesus is, there is affirmation of life; and, potentially, where there is affirmation of life there Jesus may be present
The Bible is the Church’s charter, guiding story, and witness
Meaning in life and life styles are in correspondence
All Christian are called into ministry
All Christians are anointed by the Holy Spirit
God usually comes to people through people
CORE VALUES
that guide us on how we do things:
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Listening precedes planning
Differences and diversity can be instructive
Authority structures strive to be permission giving, rather than permission withholding
People support what they have a chance to create
Building people is a better strategy than building programs
Facilities and budgets are means not ends
Our Lord is interested in other things besides religion
Change is driven by vision (not structure)
Hospitality is a primary Church practice and precedes friendliness
Unresolved conflict is counter-productive
