Purpose and Mission

Jesus taught that the greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:36-40).

These words shape who we are and how we live.

• Love God: We believe our relationship with God is the foundation of everything. We seek to worship Him, follow His Word, and grow in our love for Him.
• Love People: We believe every person matters to God and should matter to us. We are called to love others with the same grace, compassion, and kindness that Jesus has shown us.
• Serve Others: We believe love is more than words; it’s something we put into action. We look for opportunities to serve others, meet needs, and share the love of Jesus in our church, our community, and beyond.

This is more than a statement. It’s how we want to live every day.

We believe the church is called to do more than gather together. We are called to make disciples and participate in God’s mission of reconciling the world to Himself.

In 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Paul reminds us that God has given us the ministry of reconciliation and called us to be ambassadors for Christ. This is the mission Jesus has entrusted to His church.

• Reach: We are called to reach people with the love and hope of Jesus. We want to build relationships, share the Good News, and help people discover a life-changing relationship with Christ.
• Grow: We are called to grow as followers of Jesus, becoming more like Him in our character, our relationships, and our everyday lives. We grow together through God’s Word, prayer, worship, and meaningful relationships with one another.
• Send: We are called to be ambassadors for Christ wherever God has placed us. We equip and encourage people to take the love of Jesus beyond the walls of the church, serving their families, workplaces, neighborhoods, communities, and the world.

We don’t just gather to worship; we gather to be equipped, encouraged, and sent to live out the mission of Jesus.