Beliefs
Vision: (Why we do what we do)
To be A people compelled by Jesus’ love and committed to His mission of restoration. (2 Corinthians 5:11-21)
Mission: (What we do)
To make Jesus’ presence known in our community and around the world. (Acts 1:8)
Values: (How we do what we do)
Living Jesus Centered Lives
When we center our lives on Jesus, we’re not just following a set of rules, we’re following a person who embodies love, grace, truth, and purpose. His life shows us what it means to truly live: to love sacrificially, forgive freely, serve humbly, and walk in peace. (Colossians 3:17)
Investing in Relationships
We’re all about building meaningful relationships within our circles and beyond. Everyone has something valuable to bring to our Southeast community, so we show up for each other, offer encouragement, and look out for those around us. In everything, we want to reflect Jesus to the people we meet. (1 Thessalonians 2:8)
Cultivating Spiritual Practices
We’re intentional about growing in our relationship with God—spending time in prayer, worship, Scripture, service, and other spiritual practices. As we keep turning to Jesus, we invite the Holy Spirit to shape and transform us along the way. (1 Timothy 4:7-8)
Making Disciples of all Nations
Following the Spirit’s lead, we’re here to help people encounter the real Jesus, full of grace and truth, by sharing His love, living authentically, and partnering wherever He’s at work around the world. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Serving Others in Love
Because of God’s grace and Jesus’ example, we use our gifts, skills, and experiences to help others and in the process, our own lives are changed, too. Serving is a way to joyfully express our gratitude for what God has done for us. (Galatians 5:13)
Moving from Brokenness to Wholeness
We all carry some kind of brokenness, and only God can truly bring healing. We’re committed to caring for individuals, families, and entire communities who’ve been hurt or are vulnerable. Within ourselves and our relationships, we seek wholeness by trusting God and allowing His spirit to guide our lives. (Revelation 21:4)
Contributing Not Consuming
We are a community of belonging, where every member actively contributes to a culture rooted in care and mutual well-being. By giving freely, without expectation, we resist entitlement and cynicism, and instead nurture a spirit of collaboration, generosity, and joy. (Acts 20:35)
God
There is one God who is the creator and sustainer of all things. The one God exists eternally in the persons of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Biblical References: Genesis 1:1, 26–27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, has eternally existed, and is co-equal with the Father and the Spirit. Jesus was sent into the world as both fully God and fully human. After living a perfect life, He gave himself as a sacrifice and was crucified, killed, and buried. Three days later he rose again overcoming death and breaking the power of sin. As a result of his resurrection and ascension, Jesus has become king by inaugurating God’s reign and kingdom on earth.
Biblical References: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22–23; Matthew 28:19-20; John 1:1–5; 14:10–30; Acts 1:9–11; Romans 1:3–4; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:14–15; Hebrews 4:14–15Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22–23; Matthew 28:19-20; John 1:1–5; 14:10–30; Acts 1:9–11; Romans 1:3–4; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:14–15; Hebrews 4:14–15
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the presence of God and is co-equal with the Father and the Son. God is at work in the world through the power of His Spirit. After his ascension, Jesus sent the Spirit to live in and work among the church. The Spirit leads and empowers the work of the church by teaching, equipping, guiding, gifting, and transforming us to live more like Jesus. The church seeks to live under the power and direction of the Spirit.
Biblical References: John 14:16, 16:7–14, 17; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:26–27; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:16–17; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13
Salvation
All of creation is under the curse of sin and is headed toward destruction. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God is working to save his dying creation by making all things new. We cannot save ourselves nor can we earn salvation as a result of our deeds. God came to earth in the person of Jesus because of his love for us, and it is by his grace that we are saved. We enter into God’s saving work when we hear, believe, repent, confess, and are baptized.
Biblical References: John 3:16-17, Acts 1:9-11, Acts 2:38-39 Romans 3:23, Romans 6:3-4, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10, Galatians 2:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5
The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word for us. It was written by human authors, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is a witness to the acts of God among his people, and centers on the person and work of Jesus. It is the inspired word of God and the authority on all matters of faith.
Biblical References: Psalm 19:7-10, 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5–6; Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:20–21, 3:15–16
The Church
The church is the community of God’s people called out of the world to live under the lordship of Jesus. As the Father sent the Son, and the Son sent the Spirit, so the Spirit sends the church into the world to partner in God’s saving work. The worldwide movement of the church is made up of local congregations whose mission is to proclaim and embody the good news of Jesus in their local context. Through Jesus’ ongoing presence in the life of the church, His kingdom continues to advance. The only motive and posture in which the church can engage in its mission is love.
Biblical References: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, John 17:6-26, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, 1 Peter 2:9-10
Priesthood of All Believers
Through Jesus, every believer has direct access to God. We live in God’s presence by engaging in practices like prayer, scripture reading, communion, and worship. Living as God’s people, includes committing ourselves to serving His kingdom. Every member of the church is equipped by the Spirit with gifts that are intended to serve God and build others up. We encourage and help every member to find their place of service and ministry within the church and beyond. Being a part of the church also means that we commit to supporting the mission and work of the church through our own generosity.
Biblical References: Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 3:7-12, John 15:1-17, John 17:20-23, 1 Corinthains 12:1-31, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 1:6
Eternity
One day Jesus will return to earth, completing his saving work by overcoming evil and reuniting heaven and earth forever under God’s rule as a new creation. As children of God made in his image, all humans will eternally exist either with Him or apart from Him. Salvation is participating in God’s rule and experiencing life with Him both now and forever in the new creation.
Biblical References: Daniel 7:13-14, John 3:16-17, Romans 6:23, 8:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:7-9, Titus 2:13, Revelation 13:19-16, Revelation 21:1-8, Revelation 22