Reality: We believe scripture tells us the truth about who God is, who we are, and the reality of our situation
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, [Jesus] explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. (Luke 24:27)
Rebirth: We believe Jesus is the only means for a new beginning and continued renewal
He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior (Titus 3:5-6)
Ripen: We believe it is vital to continue growing and to bear fruit as disciples of Jesus Christ
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:4-5)
Relationship: We believe in a life of community – with God, family, church and neighborhood
The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free — and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. (1 Cor. 12:12-13)
Radiate:We believe God commands all disciples to be ministers and missionaries
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9)
