What this means:

1. We study the God's Word.
2. The Bible is the basis for all teaching and preaching.
3. All decisions for ministry attempt to reflect God's inspired word for our lives.

What this means:

1. God's love is unconditional.
2. God accepts people as they are.
3. Every person is at a different place in his or her faith journey.
4. We seek to welcome others as Jesus did.

What this means:

1. Every Christian has a unique calling to share the faith as a member of the "priesthood of all believers".
2. We work to reach out to the unchurched.
3. We seek to nurture our youth as a vital part of the church today and in the future.
4. We seek to welcome new people into our family of faith.

What this means:

1. We value regular worship opportunities.
2. We uphold the importance of the Word of God in our worship, along with the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.
3. We value worship that is faithful to our Lutheran tradition but maintains relevance to our community and culture.

What this means:

1. We seek the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being of our members and others outside our walls.
2. We seek fellowship opportunities to strengthen our community of faith.
3. We seek ways to be in Christian service to one another and God's creation.

What this means:

1. We will be different in our family, vocation, and community because of our faith.
2. Our spiritual development is a life long journey.  We will be challenged, comforted, and shaped along the way.
3. We work to forgive, strengthen, and support those who work alongside of us to communicate God's love.
4. We strive to see the world through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.