1. Lost people matter to God and therefore matter to the church.                                                                 (Luke 5:30-32, Luke 15, Matthew 18:14)
  2. The church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.                                          (1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Jude 1:20-23)                                                                                                              
  3. Christ-followers should pursue and continually take steps towards intimacy with Christ.                   (Ephesians 4:25-26,32, Hebrews 12:1, Philippians 1:6)
  4. The ministries of the church should be based upon the spiritual gifts, temperaments and talents of its Christ-followers.                                                                                                                                               (1 Corinthians 12, 14, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Psalms 133:1)
  5. The church should offer opportunities for all people to take steps towards Christ through service and participation at their level of commitment.                                                                                          (Ephesians 4:11-16)
  6. Ministry is best accomplished in teams.                                                                                                           (1 Corinthians 13, Nehemiah 3, Luke 10:1, John 13:34-35)
  7. Clear biblical teaching is the catalyst for life transformation and that ongoing life-change happens best in small groups.                                                                                                                       (Luke 6:12-13, Acts 2:44-47)
  8. Excellence honors God and inspires people.                                                                                   (Colossians 3:17, Malachi 1:6-14, Proverbs 27:17)
  9. The church should be led by Christ-followers with leadership gifts who have embraced the mission, vision and core values of their church.                                                                           (Nehemiah 1-2, Romans 12:8)
  10. The church should be influenced by Christ-followers who have embraced and committed to the mission, vision and core values of their church.                                                                                     (Acts 6:2-5)
  11. Taking steps in the context of full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every Christ-follower.                                                                                                                                                                     (1 Kings 11:4, Philippians 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8:7, Colossians 3:23)
  12. Good stewardship honors God and is a testimony to our world.                                                       (James 4:13-17, Matthew 6:16-21)
  13. Growth happens best in an environment of accountability and commitment.