OUR MISSION (WHY do we exist):

“Seeing lives changed by following Jesus, loving people and reaching our world.”

Bottom Line: It’s about changed lives!

OUR PURPOSES (HOW we will accomplish our mission):

SUNDAY—FOLLOWING Jesus

SMALL GROUPS—LOVING people

SERVING—REACHING our world.

Bottom Line: Follow the 3 S’s!

OUR VISION:

To change lives and make disciples of thousands of un-churched people by innovatively and boldly sharing God’s love. This will result in the spiritual transformation of southern Rhode Island. We believe this impact will be evident and tangible on a societal level in Newport County by lowering the rate of: crime, addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc), divorce, poverty, etc. We also believe this impact will spread to New England and the world.

OUR VALUES:

Transformation—All teaching and ministry is for life change. God’s word and the Holy Spirit change lives. Therefore all teaching and ministry must be done through the power of God’s word and Spirit.

Grace—We share life together and serve together in an atmosphere of freedom and acceptance based on God’s unconditional love.

Integrity—We live in an authentic way that is true to God, oneself, and to others.

Health—Healthy things grow: spiritually, relationally, and numerically. We strive to be healthy and so grow in our walk with Christ, in our relationships, and numerically as a church.

Unity—We focus on the things that unite us. We strive to keep our entire church body focused and moving in the same direction.

Excellence—God is honored and His Kingdom advanced through our best efforts.

Innovation—The message never changes, but the methods must. We encourage and value new and creative ways of sharing the gospel. We want to continually stay fresh and relevant.