1.    The Transforming Power of God’s Word

    We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and through faithful teaching and accurate
    application has the power to transform lives forever. In all things we seek to find the
    balance of being Bible-based while culturally relevant.


2.    People Matter

    We believe that lost people matter to God, and therefore, ought to matter to the church.
    We make it our goal to develop meaningful friendships with our neighbors and others in
    our circle of influence so that we might earn the opportunity of sharing Christ with them.


3.    A Philosophy of Grace

    We believe grace is the only basis for our acceptance with Christ and that Christians
    should demonstrate a spirit of grace towards one another and the world. Rather than
    trying to motivate people through guilt we will seek to encourage them through an
    attitude of love and gratefulness to God. 


4.    A Christian Self-Image

    We believe spiritual growth begins with understanding who we are in Christ and
    what is ours to enjoy as a result of His sacrifice on the cross. This positive self image is
    not based on who we are or what we have done, but on what Christ has already done for
    us.


5.    Growing True Disciples

    We believe spiritual maturity and Christlikeness is God’s goal for all of His children
    and it should be our goal too. Since every Christ-follower is responsible for his or her
    own spiritual growth, we will provide guidance, resources, and motivation to help
    Christians become fully mature.


6.    All Christians Are Ministers

    We believe all Christ-followers have been uniquely gifted for ministry and only
    through using these gifts and talents for God’s glory do we find significance and purpose.
    At Fellowship, every member is a minister.


7.    Servant Leadership

    We believe Jesus’ example of leading by serving is the pattern for all true spiritual
    leadership. Our goal is to develop leaders who are not focused on who you are, or what
    you know, but how you serve.


8.    Building Strong Families

    We believe that building successful marriages and strong families is fundamental to
    fulfilling our God-given mission and impacting our ministry area. Children’s ministry,
    Student ministry, and ministry devoted to enriching marriages and strengthening families
    will always be a priority.


9.    True Community

    We believe that genuine fellowship, Christian community, and biblical accountability can
    only be experienced in a small group environment. Therefore, we will provide a variety
    of opportunities for people to connect on a deeper level and fulfill the “one another”
    commandments of the New Testament.


10.    A Church Without Walls

    We believe that God has called us to be “salt and light” and to penetrate each 
    neighborhood and community we serve with the Gospel of Christ. Through neighborhood
    home groups, community involvement, and an outward focus we desire to be known as
    “the church next door.”