We exist in order to equip believers for the work of ministry, building up the body of Christ. We strive to encourage one another to seek full maturity in Christ. By speaking the truth to one another in love we desire to see our church body grow up in every way into Christ, all the while showing love to one another (Ephesians 4:12-16).We believe that the local church serves as a body. This body is held together by Christ. Like a human body, every body part (every member) serves a unique and important role. The fullness of the body's function is lived out when the body works together in unity and love. We desire to equip one another with right doctrine and right practice. We pray that all members will consistently look to build up fellow members and aid them in the process of being spiritually transformed by Christ. We understand the church to be a family. Consequently we desire to only separate age groups when it is beneficial for teaching and worship, but not merely for the sake of convenience. We desire to see children grow into mature adults, as well as adults intentionally investing in children. We want children to see proper Christian fellowship and worship modeled by the adults in the church. We also recognize there are different methods to equip children and adults. We Equip
