our vision

To spread the WORD throughout Northwest Indiana and the world as we grow a community of Christ-followers who are enjoying God together.

our values

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Hearing and applying God’s WORD. (II Tim. 4:2; James 1:22-25)

  • We believe the Scriptures are inspired, authoritative and powerful (II Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12)
  • We are committed to preaching the whole counsel of God's Word (Acts 20:26-27)
  • We preach it with authority and application (Matt. 7:28-29; James 1:22-25)


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Giving PRAISE to God in spirit and truth. (John 4:23-24)

  • We believe Biblical worship involves the spirit, the body, and the emotions
  • We believe worship should be culturally relevant
  • We believe worship should be Biblically and historically rooted


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WALKING in fellowship with one another. (Acts 2:42, 44)

  • We are committed to practicing the 'one anothers' in the Scriptures
  • We believe Biblical fellowship is built and that significant spiritual growth takes place in the context of loving, accountable relationships (such as small groups)
  • We actively practice Biblical conflict resolution to protect fellowship


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Building the body as each part does its WORK. (Eph. 4:11-12, 16)

  • We believe every genuine Christ-follower has been given spiritual gifts for serving
  • We believe that working for Christ in the church promotes spiritual growth in the Christ-follower
  • We believe 'each part doing its work' expands the ministry of the church


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Striving to WIN as many as possible to faith in Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 9:19; Col. 4:2-6)

  • Because unbelievers are important to Jesus, they are also important to us
  • We spread the Word through relational evangelism and preaching the Gospel
  • We are committed to serving the poor and raising up new church leaders through global partnerships