We trust the historic teachings of the Church.

We share our faith so others can come to know God.

We believe the Holy Spirit is alive and at work in our lives.

Faithbridge is a safe place for everyone to wrestle with God. 

We envision a Healthy Church, where non-churched, once-churched, and badly churched people find their lifeless souls resurrected to abundant life in Christ. We desire a church that provides Ancient Future Worship, embracing musical diversity. We envision a church that understands the distinction between worship and performance and comes expecting to engage in God’s presence. We want a church that values integrity from the pulpit and is known for teaching about the loving God who transforms and empowers us to love others. A church that is known for its hunger to go deep into the scriptures, wide in sharing its faith, a church that allows the Holy Spirit to draw us near into God’s presence, and encourages us to rest in God’s Grace. 

We envision a church that embraces and values a strong children’s ministry. A church in which a child knows that he or she is loved by Jesus, nurtured through creative and experiential ministry, and respected as a member of the family of God. A church which values a strong youth ministry which helps youth be involved in the present-day ministry, and to have the tools to live life safely and boldly for Jesus in a hurting world. We seek to be a church in which the parents’ efforts are supported as they establish a spiritual foundation in the home. 

We envision a church in which it is normative for adults to be involved in a small group ministry that provides a safe forum for them to wrestle with God and to be in ministry with others. A church where all people use the gifts and talents that God has given them, in order that the entire church may function like a well-oiled machine or a well-tuned orchestra. We long for a church where everyone is doing his or her part for the beauty of the whole. We yearn for a church that replicates the biblical church in Acts where no one sits on the sideline as a non-contributing spectator. 

We envision a church that refuses to be ingrown or self-focused but instead channels its redemptive power into the world. A church which does not abandon its elderly, orphaned, or widowed, but visits, loves, and values them. We envision a church so full of love and amazed by grace that people cannot constrain themselves from sharing generously of their resources and material possessions with those in need. We hunger for a church which is flexible and sensitive in allowing God’s Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and empower us in all that we do. 

Worship: We believe that you were planned for God's pleasure.

We believe that worship is a lifestyle expressed with private consistency and corporate vibrancy.

(John 4:24; Psalm 95:6-7; Psalm 138:2)

We believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and full devotion to Him is normative for every believer.

(Mark 8:34-35; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 9:57-62)

Fellowship: We believe that you were formed for God's family.

We believe that we are called to "Love One Another" in all aspects of Church life.

(John 13:31-38)

We believe that we should strive for integrity and authenticity in matters of our personal and church life.

(1 Peter 1:5-8)

Discipleship: We believe that you were created to become like Christ.

We believe that Christians are called to lead a life of discipleship, striving for continuous and personal growth.

(Colossians 2:6-7)

We believe in the authority of Scriptures-the Bible is the Word of God and is the compass of our lives.

(2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:105)

Ministry: We believe that you were shaped for serving God.

We believe that the Holy Spirit empowers every follower of Christ, and they should be engaged in some form of team ministry.

(1 Peter 4:10; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7)

Evangelism: We believe that you were made for a mission.

We believe that lost people matter to God and, therefore, should matter to the church.

(Luke 15)

We believe that the church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.

(Hebrews 13:8; Luke 21:33; 1 Corinthians 9:22)