We believe that neighborhoods and communities are transformed when people choose to do simple, everyday tasks with intentionality and love. We strive to be known for our generosity, hospitality, and compassion. We create margin in our day in order to be present with the people whom we encounter. And we look for ways to meet the needs of those around us. (Mk 12:29-31, Lk 8:40-48, 1 Cor 16:14)

Jesus didn’t come to sit in the sacred places with people who have it all together. He entered into broken spaces and spent time with hurting people. Therefore, if we want to join Jesus in what he is doing, we believe that we too should spend our time in broken spaces with hurting people. As we do that, we look for beauty in the broken. We look for peace in the chaos. We look for joy in the pain. We don’t desire to leave Earth for Heaven; we desire to see Heaven come to Earth. (Mt 27:51-54, Hb 10:19-25, Rev 21:1-5)

We believe that Jesus has gifted everyone uniquely for the benefit of the community. When only certain people with certain gifts are valued, the Church fails to be what Jesus desires for it to be. Our communities are led by teams of people with different personalities and talents. We encourage participation and creativity in our gatherings. We believe everyone has a role to play in Jesus’ mission. (Eph 4:7-16, Acts 1:8, 1 Pet 2:5)

We reject the assumption that bigger is better. Our goal is not to get as many people as we can into a room but instead to raise up and send out people who love Jesus and love their neighbors. We bless people so they can be a blessing to others. We make disciples who go and make disciples. We start communities that send out other communities. (Mt 28:19-20, Acts 2:47, 2 Tm 2:2)