What Matters to Us

Intentional Worship

By God’s grace we are becoming a people with surrendered hearts, each living in daily and prayerful dependence and devotion to God. We express this together through weekly worship that is historic and contemporary, passionate and reverent. We are sacramental in that we approach our ordinary and everyday life as sacred, holy unto the Lord, just as the ordinary elements of bread and wine at the Lord’s Table bring us into His real presence.

Community

By God’s grace we are becoming a community of real people in real relationship, learning to love one another, celebrate together and bless our world through hospitality, witness and service. We value the diversity of backgrounds, gifts, cultures and generations in the family of God.

Changed Lives

By God’s grace and the power of the Holy Spirit we are being transformed into the image of Christ. We trust the power of the gospel to change lives, bring healing to wounded hearts, and reconcile relationships. We accept the cost of discipleship and are committed to growing in Christ-likeness and making disciples of others, with Holy Scripture as our guide.

Changed World

By God’s gracious invitation we join Him in His mission to the world. We boldly share the gospel, act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Our work is local and global, from serving the city of Austin to having gospel impact around the world. This is a matter of advancing the gospel by speaking the good news of Jesus Christ, doing good works in His name and making culture.

Generosity

Jesus gave everything for us, demonstrating God’s extravagant grace. We respond with sacrificial generosity by giving of our gifts and abilities, our time and our money to God, His people and His work. We open our arms, our hearts and our homes in generous and sacrificial hospitality.