We practice unity in the essentials.

We practice liberty in the non-essentials.

We practice love in all things.

God

God is a perfect community of oneness. Sometimes called "the Trinity," God is both three and one. He is the perfect union of Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the perfect revealing of God Himself. Both fully human and fully God, He represents both humanity and divinity. His death on the cross, followed by His resurrection from the grave, makes forgiveness of sins available to every person. His central message was the in-breaking of His Kingdom in this world. Christ-followers are not those who simply have "been saved" (though that is an important aspect of following Jesus). Christ-followers are those who shape their lives around the Kingdom principles Jesus taught and exemplified.

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is God's guide for us as we work out what it means to follow Christ. He cultivates community (the church) and gives gifts to help encourage and prepare followers of Jesus on this spiritual journey of faith and mission. He forms and moulds our lives more into the image of Jesus Christ (spiritual transformation).  He continues to empower us so we can follow Jesus and reflect His image.

Truth

There is such a thing as absolute truth. What is not absolute is our ability to fully and accurately know and understand the truth. This is why we need a community guided by the Bible. As we wrestle with truth together, sharing and learning from each other, we come to a better picture of truth. Our task as Christ-followers is not to limit truth to a set of abstract propositions, principles, or statements, but instead to realize that truth is a person: Jesus Christ. Living in the truth is much more than believing certain creeds or statements. Living in the truth is about following Jesus Christ as a guide for life.

The Bible

The Bible is God's inspired word to us. Written at different times, through different genres, by different authors, it captures the heart of God for His people in all ages and places. While the Bible does not always offer a clear answer for every question, it does give us the needed guidelines for determining what a Christ-focused life should look like in the 21st century.

Humanity

Every person is created in the image of God (imago dei). This means every person has significant worth in His eyes, regardless of their racial, economic, educational, or past background. No person is exempt from God's love. However, every person has tainted the God-image in their life through sin. Every person who has ever lived is in need of forgiveness and restoration back to the image God intended for us.

Salvation

When a person places their life into the hands of Jesus Christ (this is done through repentance and faith) they enter into the salvation process. Salvation is a process in that it is both instant and ongoing. In one sense, we are "saved." That is, we have been forgiven and have entered into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. In another sense, we are "being saved." That is, our lives continue to be transformed into the image of God. This transformation will take the rest of our lives and will only be complete at the end of our lives when we meet God face-to-face.

The Church

God desires for us to work out our salvation in relationship with other Christ-followers. The church is the gathered community of people who have surrendered their lives to God's leadership (rule and reign) and transformation. The church is a foretaste of the Kingdom Jesus preached about and demonstrated. God has sent His church into the world as a missionary to be a sign pointing to His Kingdom.

The End

One day Jesus Christ will return. We don't know if this will be sooner or later. Our task as Christ-followers is not to try and figure out when that return will be, but rather, to live every day in light of that return. When Christ does return, His Kingdom will be brought to its perfect fullness.