(Fundamental principles that drive our behavior and culture)

F ervent love for God and people:  Expressing genuine love to
       the Lord, to families, to all people.

B  iblical authority:  Believing that the Bible is inspired, inerrant, 
       and sufficient Word of God and is the supreme source of
       Truth for Christian beliefs, living, and ministry.      
C hrist-centered:  Surrendering to Jesus' love, leadership, and will
       for our lives. Being a church where all people can experience
       Jesus Christ by receiving faith, hope, love, encouragement,
       guidance, and acceptance.    
Whatever it takes attitude:  Being flexible in methodology and 
       willing to "go the second mile" (beyond the expected) in our
       ministry to others dedicating our time, talents, and treasure to
       God for His use in His building His kingdom.

E  very member a minister and a missionary: Encouraging and
       equipping every member to fullfill their God-given ministry and
       to be a witness of Jesus in their everyday walk of life, and 
       sending out lay and career missionaries at home and to the 
       world. 
S  taff led:  Serving as equippers of the saints to do the work of
      the ministry with integrity, selflessness, competence, and
      accountablility.

T ransformation:  Intentionally helping believers at every stage to
      grow and experience the transforming life and power of Jesus 

Christ by teaching the fundamentals of the faith and living by the Word of God in the power of the Holy Spirit.