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God’s Word is our Ultimate Authority

The whole counsel of God, both the Old and New Testaments are God-breathed and hold authority over our lives. The Bible is inerrant in its original form and inspired by God. Although written by man the writings were guided by the Holy Spirit.

The Gospel is not a badge to wear but a Life To Live

As Tim Keller famously said, “The Gospel is not the diving board into Christianity. It is the pool that we go deeper into.” The Gospel is the finished work of Jesus that provides salvation through a process of justification, sanctification, and glorification. We don’t claim to be Christians because we prayed a prayer or attend a church. We are Christ followers based on our relationship with Jesus sustained through a lifetime.

We seek the Peace of the City

God’s kingdom is breaking into the present through the local church. We are supposed to establish a signpost to a better kingdom by living for the peace of the city.

The Church is an Army not an Audience

Churches tend to resemble one of three things... but the healthiest churches resemble aircraft carriers who equip believers and launch every member into the mission to push back darkness in the world.

We are led by the Spirit, taught by the Word, and Abide in Prayer

We submit to God’s leading through prayer, by His Spirit and in His word. Our relationship with God is active and multidimensional.

We surrender the First and Best of our time, talents, and treasures

God has called every believer to steward the resources He entrusted to us by giving our first and our best...

We are Created for Community and Discipled in Relationships

Discipleship happens in relationships through the local church. Because God designed us for community, human flourishing happens best in the context of Biblical community.

People are the Mission

At City Church we believe the church exists for the mission and the mission is people from every tribe, tongue, and nation (Revelation 7:9-10) coming to faith in Jesus.

Multiplication through Intersection not Addition

Multiplication happens as we intersect our lives with everyday routines and do it with Gospel intentionality. It happens when all Christ followers engage in kingdom expansion.

We Cultivate Gospel Balance

The best expression of the church is found through Gospel balance. We don’t believe you need to choose between evangelism and discipleship. Flourishing in the church happens in the tension of both.

Healthy Things Grow and Healthy Things Change

The church is an organism as much as it is an organization. Because the church is alive it should grow and multiply...