Mission - Why Do We Exist?
To transform mainline congregations into missional communities following Jesus Christ.
Values – What Makes Us Distinctive?
Christ-Centered
Demonstrated by a steadfast commitment to Jesus as the living and reigning Lord of all life and the only true hope for the world.
We confess that we have neglected the source of all life and have chased other gods. This idolatry is particularly apparent in our context with regard to issues of wealth, poverty and power.
Outwardly-Focused
Demonstrated by a conviction that Christ calls us not primarily for our own benefit but for the sake of others.
We confess that we have become distracted from our primary calling of discipleship and love of neighbor.
Biblically-Reformed
Demonstrated by a loyalty to Scripture as God’s unique and authoritative message of salvation and as our guide for daily living.
We confess that we have created standards of convenience instead of remaining true to God’s Word. This moral confusion is evident in our context with regard to the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman as God’s desire for human sexuality.
Globally-Connected
Demonstrated by our commitment to use relational networks and new technologies to build vital relationships with the global church.
We confess our tendency to trust in our own culture and to confuse it with the gospel. We acknowledge our need for global partners, for their support, admonition and example as we seek to be congregations that display the unity of the Church and “lead lives worthy of the calling with which we have been called.”
Locally-Empowered
Demonstrated by the reality that the local movement of the church is still God’s primary means of justice, mercy and love in the world.
We confess that our churches have become less effective in our local communities and we pray that God will enable us to find strength and courage for Christ’s plan of redemption.
