We see a diverse faith-family moving forward together in response to the Gospel.

We see— we look with kingdom focus; seeing past the destructive tendencies of the community surrounding us to the Imago Dei represented in each individual. If God can redeem us he certainly can (and desires to) redeem them too. 1 Corinthians 6:11

Diverse— socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, educational, philosophical, backgrounds united in Christ. Revelation 7:9

Faith-Family— a church should be like the very best kind of family. We are to be an example of positive community. Galatians 6:10

moving forward together - we move forward in faith, not in our own strength, trusting God to work in us and through us for His glory and the good of our community. 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6

in response to the gospel— Because God loves us we are to love others. The implications of the gospel are profound. Four implications should be top of mind for us: The great commandment (Love God and love your neighbor as self), The Great Commission (Go Make Disciples of All Nations), recognize the image of God in all humans, and remain unified as a church on gospel mission. Matt. 22:26-40, Matt. 28:16-20, Eph. 2:17-19, Phil. 1:27