We value prayer, so we seek God

earnestly

We believe God desires for His people to depend

on Him through prayer. He hears and answers

prayer according to His good purposes.

Therefore, we commit ourselves to pray first —

individually and corporately — seeking God’s

presence and favor. We intercede for others, our

church, our mission, and the salvation of those far

from Christ.

Acts 2:42; Ephesians 6:18; 1 John 5:14; Psalm 63:1, 141:2,

145:18; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Proverbs 15:8; Matthew 26:41; Luke

11:2-4; Romans 8:26, 12:12; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Thessalonians

5:16-18; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; James 4:3, 5:16

We value spiritual transformation, so

we abide in God’s Word richly

We believe the Bible is God’s inspired Word,

authoritative and trustworthy. It is both timeless,

timely, and truth for our daily lives. The Holy Spirit

of truth is given to help us, teach us, and guide us

as we grow in Christ.

Therefore, we commit ourselves to knowing God’s

Word, abiding in His truth, being transformed into

the likeness of Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit, and

equipping the church for the work of the ministry.

Romans 12:2; John 8:31, 15:5-8, 16:13; Colossians 2:6-7; Ephesians

4:11-16, 20-24; Colossians 3:16; 1 Peter 2:2-3; 2 Peter 1:5-8; 2 Peter

3:18

We value worship, so we celebrate

joyfully

We believe God alone is worthy of our highest

praise and honor. Worship is expressed in praise,

thanksgiving, stewardship, and holy living to God.

Therefore, we commit ourselves to gather joyfully

to focus on God by celebrating, proclaiming the

gospel, and remembering Christ until He returns,

while encouraging each other to honor Christ

daily.

Matthew 22:37; Psalm 95:1-2, 96:2-9; Philippians 4:4; Luke

9:23-24; Habakkuk 3:17-18; Zephaniah 3:17; Acts 2:45; Romans

5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; Colossians

3:16

We value fellowship, so we connect

meaningfully

We believe the church is a people, not a place.

Meaningful relationships promote health, unity,

and encouragement within our congregation,

while also providing opportunities for us to

connect with others.

Therefore, we commit ourselves to love,

encourage, challenge, teach, serve, and pray for

one another.

John 13:34-35; Acts 2:42; Romans 5:4-5; 1 Peter 4:8-9;

Galatians 6:2; Proverbs 27:17; Acts 2: 42-46; 1 Corinthians 1:10;

Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16; Colossians 3:12-15; Hebrews 3:12-14; 1

Peter 4:8-11; 1 John 1:7

We value serving, so we serve others

sacrificially

We believe we are the heart, hands, and feet of

Jesus making an impact in the lives of others.

Therefore, we commit ourselves to love one

another not just by our words but through our

actions. We take responsibility for caring for our

fellow believers, while seeking opportunities to

serve our “neighbors” for the sake of the gospel.

Matthew 5:16, 22:39b, 25:34-40; John 13:34-35; Galatians 5:13;

John 13:12-17; Luke 10:25-37; 1 Peter 4:10-11

We value multiplying disciples, so we

share Christ intentionally

We believe Jesus came to seek and to save that

which was lost. Those who are far from Christ

matter to God and matter to us.

Therefore, we commit ourselves to intentionally

develop gospel-centered relationships with all

people, making disciples who make disciples.

John 3:16-17; Luke 19:10; Mark 16:15b; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20;

Matthew 28:19-20; John 18:37; Romans 1:16; 1 Peter 3:15-18

We value missions, so we engage locally

and globally

We believe our mission is to urgently engage our

world with the Good News of Christ, seeing the

needs, praying with compassion, and going as the

Lord sends us into Knoxville and to the ends of the

earth.

Therefore, we commit ourselves to praying,

supporting, sending, and going missionally.

Psalm 96:3; Matthew 9:36-39; Matthew 28:29-20; Acts 1:8; 1

Chronicles 16:24; Acts 13:47-49; Romans 10:13-15