OUR MISSION
LOVING THE 7 CITIES WELL.
OUR VISION
Loving the region of the 7 cities well happens when we encounter the goodness of God. Through the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to spread the love of Christ everywhere and to everyone.
OUR VALUES
GOD IS A GOOD FATHER
We believe God is good—always, perfectly, and unchanging (Psalm 100:5, James 1:17). This belief is foundational; we build our lives upon the truth of His goodness (Matthew 7:11). When we know God as a good Father, we live from love, not for love (1 John 4:19). This identity shapes how we lead, love, worship, and walk in faith (Romans 8:15-16).
JESUS IS LORD
The Lordship of Jesus is central to salvation and discipleship. We repent of sin and turn toward Jesus (Acts 3:19). We confess with our mouth that “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, and we will be saved (Romans 10:9). Communion and water baptism declare the Lordship of Jesus (1 Corinthians 11:26, Romans 6:4). We love Jesus and give Him our full allegiance (John 14:15). We live in obedience as His disciples (John 8:31). Following Jesus looks like: generosity (Acts 20:35), serving others (Mark 10:45), loving sacrificially (John 15:13), and living with surrendered hearts (Galatians 2:20).
THE HOLY SPIRIT TRANSFORMS
We are not left alone—we are empowered and changed. We receive the Holy Spirit when we confess Jesus as Lord (Acts 2:38). We also receive the Spirit in greater measure through: Water baptism (Mark 1:10) and being Holy Spirit baptized (Acts 1:5, Acts 2:4). The Holy Spirit transforms us from orphans to sons (Romans 8:15). The Spirit leads us into all truth (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit fills us with joy (Romans 14:17, Acts 13:52). We receive our prayer language as a way to commune with Jesus (1 Corinthians 14:2, Romans 8:26). Abiding in Jesus leads to a transformed life marked by prayer, fasting, sacrifice, and intimacy (John 15:5, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:17). “Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17). As we walk in increasing freedom, we are conformed to the image of Jesus (Romans 8:29).
THE SCRIPTURES ARE GOD-BREATHED
The Bible is inspired, inerrant, and alive. All Scripture is breathed out by God and without error (2 Timothy 3:16). The Word rebukes, teaches, corrects, and equips us (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It leads us to Jesus—He is the Word made flesh (John 1:1, John 1:14). The Word of God is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). Scripture shapes our worldview, renews our minds, and anchors our lives (Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105).
Worship is Our Response
We were created for intimacy with God, and worship is our passionate response to His worth. Hosting His presence is our greatest privilege. We long to live in such a way that God feels at home in us—and His presence changes the atmosphere around us (Exodus 33:14–15, Matthew 6:10). We minister to the Lord by pouring out our love and devotion, offering our whole selves in response to who He is. Worship is more than a song—it’s how we live, speak, love, and give (Acts 13:2, Luke 7:36–50, Luke 7:47, Psalm 100:4, Colossians 3:17). True worship costs something. Like David, we bring God our best, not what costs us nothing. This demonstrates our hunger for Him and our desire for more of His presence (2 Samuel 24:24, Luke 14:27–33). We become like what we worship and long to become more like Christ—loving Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 12:30). Thanksgiving and gratitude are the natural overflow of hearts fully devoted to Him (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Colossians 3:15–17).
IT’S JESUS’ CHURCH
We honor God’s design and leadership over His Bride. Jesus is the head of the Church—it belongs to Him and He is building it (Matthew 16:18, Colossians 1:18). The Church is not a program or a building—it’s a people belonging to Christ (1 Peter 2:9–10). God has given the 5-fold leadership (apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, teacher) to build up the Church (Ephesians 4:11–13). Unity is essential—Jesus prayed for it in John 17 (John 17:21). We are committed to unity by speaking life, loving well, and refusing to live offended (Romans 14:19, Ephesians 4:29–32). We live under authority before we lead with authority (Matthew 8:9–10, Romans 13:1). We honor Jesus’ leadership and the spiritual leaders He’s placed in our lives (Hebrews 13:17).
JESUS SAVES
God’s heart is for the lost to be found (Luke 19:10). We believe in the Great Commission and preach the Gospel boldly (Matthew 28:18–20). The early Church was filled with the Spirit to be witnesses to the world (Acts 4:31). We believe in evangelism—bold, Spirit-led, and full of grace (Acts 1:8, Colossians 4:6). “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel…” (Romans 1:16). “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you…” (Acts 1:8).
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD
We believe in the supernatural and the power of faith. “It is impossible to please God without faith” (Hebrews 11:6). We believe in the wonder-working power of God—He still does miracles today (Hebrews 13:8). God heals marriages, bodies, hearts, minds, and impossible situations (Jeremiah 32:27, Matthew 19:26). Signs and wonders confirm the Gospel—He is still working now (Mark 16:20). We pray, believe, and expect the supernatural intervention of God (James 5:14–15).
LOVE PEOPLE WELL
Love is the fruit of a transformed life. We are generous with our time, energy, and finances (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). We love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22.39). This looks like: hospitality (Romans 12:13, 1 Peter 4:9), fellowship (Acts 2:42), forgiveness (Ephesians 4:32), speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), outrageous generosity (Luke 6:38), giving to the church (Malachi 3:10, Acts 4:34-35), using our talents and treasure to bless others (1 Peter 4:10), serving in the community (Galatians 5:13), and evangelism and outreach (Matthew 28:19-20). “What is important is faith and expressing itself in love” (Galatians 5:8).