1- We believe that anointed teaching is vital for the transformation of individuals and the Church. -- Romans 12:17; James 1:23-25; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Cor. 2:13

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

2- We believe that people matter to God and should matter to the church.
-- Luke 15; Matthew 18:14; Luke 19:10; Matthew 28:18-20; I Kings 11:4; 2 Cor. 8:7; 2 Thess. 1:3; 1 Thess. 5: 23,24; 1 Thess. 2:19,20

“But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and `sinners'?" Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." --Luke 5:30-32

3- We believe that the church should be culturally relevant and doctrinally pure. Philippians 2:5-11; Acts 15:19; Acts 17:16-34

"Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” --1 Corinthians 9:19-23

4- We believe that worship and prayer are foundational to the life of the believer and the Church. --Colossians 3: 16; Mark 12:29-31; Psalm 100; Luke 18: 1-8; James 5:13-16; Philippians; -- Matthew 7:7-11

“I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.” -- Psalm 40:1-3

5- We believe that the church is a family that should provide strength, comfort,fellowship, encouragement, and inspiration. -- 1 Thess. 2:8; 1 Corinthians 13; Nehemiah 3; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” --John 13:34-35

6- We believe that life change happens best in small groups.
-- Luke 6:12,13; John 13; Matthew 17:1-3; Acts 1:1-3

“All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” --Acts 2:44-47

7- We believe that excellence and creativity honor God and inspire people.
Malachi 1:6-14; Proverbs 27:17; Genesis 1

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
--Colossians 3:17

8- We believe that the church should be led by leadership gifts and mobilized by ministry gifts.
Nehemiah 1 & 2; Acts 6:2-5; Ephesians 4: 7-16; 1 Corinthians 12, 14

“If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” -- Romans 12:8

9- We believe that leadership development is integral to the health and expansion of the church and God’s kingdom. -- Exodus 18; Matthew 4: 18-22; Acts 1:1-3

“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”
--2 Timothy 2:1-2

10- We believe that full devotion to Christ is normal for every believer.
--2 Timothy 1:6,7; 2 Peter 3:18; Colossians 3: 1-4

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” --2 Peter 1:3-4