what we believe

The Gospel is the power of salvation, in three tenses:

past, present, and future.

We have been saved from the penalty of sin because of Jesus' life and death.
Jesus took our sin and gave us his perfection so we can live free from guilt or condemnation. God treats us as if we had perfectly obeyed the law.
We are being saved from the power of sin because of Jesus' resurrection.
Jesus destroyed death's grip on us and raised us to new life. We live as adopted and beloved children of a good Father. The Holy Spirit fills and empowers us for life and mission.
We will be saved from the presence of sin because of Jesus' coming return.
Jesus will return soon to eradicate sin, suffering, and injustice. We live in hopeful anticipation of the full restoration of us and all creation. God will dwell here so we can enjoy Him forever.

The Gospel gives us a new identity, in three parts:

we are a family of missionary servants.

We are God’s chosen people – His family – set apart to live in such a way that the world would know what he is like. Through faith in Jesus we believe we are Children of God and brothers and sisters with each other. As God’s family we see it as our obligation to personally care for the needs of one another – both physically and spiritually. We disciple, nurture and hold each other accountable to Gospel life together. We do this through regularly gathering together for celebration, consistent involvement in a DNA group and loving others in the path of our life like the Father loved us. (Genesis 12:1-3; John 1:12-13; Romans 12:10-16)
We submit to God as our Father and love one another as brothers and sisters.
God sent Jesus to Earth to take on human form and live within the culture. He worked, ate and interacted among the people; living in such a way that those around him could see and experience what God was truly like. Jesus came so that all people, places and things could be restored to a right relationship with God. In the same way, we believe we are missionaries sent by God’s Spirit into our culture to restore all things to God through Jesus. We live this out through involvement in a missional community. (John 1:14; 20:21; Colossians 1:19; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21)
We submit to the Spirit as our Sender and Leader and are empowered to show and share Jesus to others.
Fully God–fully human, Jesus took on the posture of a servant. He gave his life, even unto death, so that others could experience salvation, peace and restoration. Jesus said, “I am among you as one who serves…” All those who follow Jesus are called to serve in the same humility. For us this means joyfully submitting to Jesus as Lord, to the leaders he has placed over us and to each other as we also serve whomever God brings into our lives. We do whatever He leads us to do, whenever He tells us and wherever He wants us to do it. (Matthew 20:25-28; 25:31-46; John 13:1-17; Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Peter 2:16)
We submit to Jesus as Lord and serve one another as though we are serving Jesus.