What drives us?

In the truth and authority of Scripture

We not only believe that the Scriptures are true, but that through them God is "at work in those who believe" (I Thessalonians 2:13). It is also through the Scripture that God changes the hearts of those unconvinced of the truth of the gospel. Therefore, the Bible isn't just to be held in high regard, but the relevance of its message and authority made clear for every aspect of our lives.  

In the transformational power of the gospel

The message of the gospel is that Christ has done what is necessary to bring us into a relationship with God. That means that our sinfulness does not count against us and it also means that our religious efforts don't count for us. The good news is that Christ hasn't given us a philosophy or list of rules to follow, but that he has given us Himself, and that His life of perfect obedience is given to all that repent and believe.  It is this very good news that drives us to joyfully pursue lives of purposeful holiness from love to God.

In the Church as the body of Christ

The Christian faith is not something that can be lived out alone. The Christian is called to live within a loving community of faith that crosses ethnic, economic, and any other barrier that would divide us.  That community is called the Church.

We face our struggles together, and we taste the life of heaven together. But the glory of this community is not her people, but her glory is her redeemer, Christ the Lord! Because Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her we are then made to delight in gathering under His care and submitting to His authority in His church.

The Bible, the Gospel, and true community in the church are what we pray will mark our ministry together!