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We value worship.

All that we have comes from the Father. We worship Him in our words and our deeds. We are thankful for His mercy.

We value the truth of the Bible.

We always prefer God's revelation to man's wisdom. Truth to live on.

We value the people who Jesus loves.

The lost, the hurt, the distressed, the lonely... they all matter to God. For God so loved the world... People matter to God!

We value people more than things.

We use things to get to people. Things will burn in the end, anyway.

We value simplicity.

Life is complicated enough. Our messages are Gospel focused and easy to understand. We value simple schedules and structures for doing ministry.

We value prayer.

God is the Creator and He says to ask Him for whatever we need to live for Him.

We value small groups.

Jesus said, "Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them."

We value the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

We depend on the presence, power, leading, and gifts of the Holy Spirit to accomplish His purposes.

We value small things.

Has anything big ever started big? Small deeds of kindness will change people's hearts.

We value openhandedness.

Freely received, freely given. Scarcity is the motivation of the world. Abundance is the motivation of the Kingdom of God.

We value ministry of the lay person.

God has uniquely equipped people for works of service in the church. We see this service as a "get to" not a "got to."
 
Our Goals Print E-mail

Educate: Teach the things that Jesus taught so that each person can live the way that Jesus commanded.

Establish: Build and maintain systems of discipleship and care for every age group.

Evangelize: Outward focus---To touch over 250,000 people in the greater Dayton area and beyond with God’s love this year.

Inward focus---Provide numerous opportunities for every person to reach out to the people of the greater Dayton area and beyond with God’s love.

Exalt: Create an atmosphere that facilitates people of all ages to experience God’s presence and worship Him at a deeper level.

Extend: Identify and maximize existing skill sets and the very best ministry practices to impact the Body of Christ in powerful and meaningful ways.

 
 
Our Mission Print E-mail

To demonstrate God's unconditional love, and create a safe environment where people can grow into mature followers of Jesus Christ.
 
What We Believe Print E-mail

About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
(Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14)

About Man

Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude separates man from God.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2)

About Eternity

Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16; John 2:25; Romans 6:23; 1 John 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15)

About Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
(Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13)

About Salvation

Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
(Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)

About Grace

Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in the salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.
(John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; I Peter 1:3-5)

About the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
(II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1)

About the Bible

The Bible is God's word to all men. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
(II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20, 21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)