MISSION . VISION . VALUES .
DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE. LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
OUR VISION
We exist to help you and your family win at what matters most.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help people follow Jesus, find community, and discover their purpose.
DISCOVER CHURCH VALUES
WE BELIEVE IN JESUS | When Jesus Wins, You Win.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” - Matthew 6:33
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6
WE TEACH THE BIBLE | Word Before the World
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” - Psalm 119:105
WE CARE FOR THE FAMILY | Kids Come First
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” - Proverbs 22:6
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.” - Psalm 127:3-4
WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST | People are Priority
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” - Philippians 2:3-4
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Mark 10:45
WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN | We like to Laugh
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” - Psalm 16:11
“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.” - Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
WE’RE EXPECTING YOU (AND YOUR FRIENDS) | A Church that Feels like Home
“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” – Romans 15:7
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42
OUR TEAM VALUES
1.WE WALK WITH JESUS DAILY
Our leadership flows from our relationship with Jesus, not just our role.
Expectation: We spend consistent time with God
We are in the Word regularly (not just on Sundays)
We have personal prayer time throughout the week
We lead from overflow, not emptiness
2. WE PRAY FIRST
We seek God before we act. Prayer is our starting point, not our last resort.
Expectation: We bring everything to God first.
What This Looks Like:
We stop and pray in the moment
We pray before meetings, decisions, and conversations
“Let’s pray about that” is normal language for us
3. WE LIVE GENEROUSLY
We give our time, energy, and resources with open hands.
Expectation: We live surrendered lives—giving, serving, and trusting God.
What This Looks Like:
We tithe faithfully
We serve consistently on a team
We are generous with our time and energy when there’s a need
4.WE PRIORITIZE PEOPLE
People are always the priority. We lead with empathy, care, clarity, and intentionality.
Expectation: We make people feel seen, wanted, and needed.
What This Looks Like:
We care first, solve problems second
We remove barriers and make the path to Jesus clear
Our guests get our best
5.WE BRING JOY
We carry the spirit of Jesus into every room—hopeful, positive, and life-giving.
Expectation: We create a positive, faith-filled environment.
What This Looks Like:
We smile, engage, and bring energy
We choose gratitude
We celebrate and honor others
6.WE TAKE OWNERSHIP
We own the mission, vision, and values.
Expectation: We are owners, not renters.
What This Looks Like:
We believe in and protect the culture
When we see trash, we pick it up
We stop gossip and negativity
7. WE BUILD AND LEAD THROUGH TEAMS
We don’t do ministry alone.
Expectation: We build people, not just systems.
What This Looks Like:
We don’t do everything ourselves
We invite others in
We develop and trust leaders
8.WE DO A FEW THINGS REALLY WELL
We focus on what matters most and execute with excellence—we are In’n’Out, not the Cheesecake Factory.
Expectation: We protect, focus, and follow through with excellence.
What This Looks Like:
We keep things simple and clear
We don’t overcommit, overcomplicate, or over-schedule
We give God our best
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