Our Mission & Values

Because the gospel is of first importance, we fight to keep it central in all we are, say, and do. We labor to keep the message clear and free of distortions. We refuse to let secondary differences divide us, but enthusiastically unite around the saving work of Jesus, which the church has celebrated through the ages.

(1 Cor. 15:3-10; Gal. 2:1-10)

Because the gospel is the good news for all of life, we celebrate and apply its transforming power in every realm of life and society. We seek to live out the robust implications of the gospel in our personal lives, but also in work, schools, neighborhoods, and our city. We enjoy the gospel through creativity and the arts, and we believe there is always more of its freeing power to be unfolded.

(Col. 1:15-20; 2:6-7; Rom. 8:18-30)

We believe that life works best when we recognize that God is God, we are not, and when we stay relieved with what God has done through Jesus. We’re not impressed with ourselves, but sing, pray, and preach the gospel in such a way that we recognize Jesus is great, he's worth trusting, and that everything will turn out well in the end.

(Rom. 11:33-36; Rev. 5:1-14)

The church is not a museum of perfection, but a place for hurting, stuck, and exhausted people to experience deep renewal and growth in Jesus. Therefore, we offer people a safe environment to grow, and ample time to rethink everything in light of Jesus and his good news.

(Mk. 2:13-17; Phil. 1:6)

Because this is our Father’s world, we choose to operate as if he will take care of us and meet our every need. We are therefore free to give generously, dream creatively, and walk in confident trust.

(Ps. 24:1; Mt. 6:25-33)

We bring our real selves and our entire lives to God and to one another. We wrestle with difficult questions and don’t avoid them. We believe that our faith is strengthened through testing, and therefore, we refuse to stay shallow.

(Mk. 9:24; Jam. 5:16)

Because we’re always being formed by something, we take intentional steps to form people into mature followers of Jesus. We refuse to let the Christian life remain theoretical, but pursue rhythms, practices, and habits that will root us in the way and mission of Jesus.

(Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Tim. 4:7-10)

Because we believe that our greatest needs can only be met through divine intervention, we pray together as a first response, not as a last resort. We take Jesus' command to "ask, seek, and knock" seriously, and we discipline ourselves to come to him relentlessly in prayer.

(Lk. 18:1-8; Mt. 7:7-1

(Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Tim. 4:7-10)

In every setting we’re in, we intentionally build one another up with a steady stream of personal, non-generic encouragement and genuine honor. We’re constantly imagining new and creative ways to express our value of and gratefulness for one another. We reject gossip in all its forms.

(Rom. 12:10; Eph. 4:29-32)

(Lk. 18:1-8; Mt. 7:7-1

(Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Tim. 4:7-10)

We take God seriously, but not ourselves. Because we believe that joy, humor, and play flow from the freedom we have in Christ, we celebrate well, laugh often, and genuinely enjoy being around one another.

(Eccl. 9:7-9; Phil. 4:4)

Because we believe that Jesus is full of grace and truth, we tell each other the truth, clearly and kindly. We push through our instincts of self-preservation to say the thing that needs to be said.

(Jn. 1:14; Eph. 4:15)

We’re purposefully on the lookout for who might feel like an outsider and we go the extra mile to help them feel welcomed. We’re careful to avoid insider language and jargon. We freely and widely invite others into shared life together.

(Rom. 15:7; Heb. 13:2)

Because children and youth are the future of our church, we pour our time, prayers, and resources into seeing faith thrive in our youngest members. We choose to lay down our preferences, so that the timeless gospel can connect with emerging generations. We find ways to empower younger leaders for meaningful ministry

in the church.

(Mk. 10:13-16; 2 Cor. 12:14)

We believe that God draws all people, and not just “our people”, to himself. Therefore, we seek to more fully embody his diverse people in and through the church. We become all things to all people, and choose to forsake our preferences, if it will help the gospel better connect with someone who is not like us.

(Eph. 2:14-16; Rev. 7:9-10)

Because Christianity is not a spectator sport, we want to see everyone out of the stands and onto the field. We’re intensely curious, therefore, about the gifts God has given our people, and proactively seek to discover and unleash them, not only in the life of the church, but also for the good of the world.

(1 Cor. 12:1-31; Eph. 4:11-13)

We believe that God deserves our very best, and that no task is too small or too mundane to be offered to Him as a gift of worship. Therefore, we pay attention to detail and put our whole selves into doing the little things diligently and better than they have to be done.

(1 Cor. 10:31, Col. 3:23-24)

We have a bias towards action and a willingness to try new ideas, giving each other freedom to fail, learn, and adapt. No program or tradition is sacred in its own right. We’re not afraid to take thoughtful risks and try new things, if they would further the mission.

(Mt. 9:16-17; Mt. 25:14-30)

Because we believe that God rejoices when his lost children come home, we proactively take the good news of the gospel into the places where our friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors already are. We don’t wait for people to come to us, but are creative and intentional about going to them in love.

(Lk. 15:1-32; Lk. 19:10)

We love Albuquerque, and believe that God has planted us here to be a blessing. Therefore, we refuse to center our resources solely within our walls, but invest in the good of our city and God’s coming kingdom here.

(Mt. 5:14-16; Jer. 29:7)

Because God is at work across the world, we actively support, learn from, and join with his mission in every corner of the globe. We form mutually beneficial partnerships that encourage and stretch us. We look for and create opportunities to serve the global poor.

(Ps. 67; Rom. 15:22-33)

We take intentional steps to multiply disciples, leaders, and churches, because multiplication outpaces addition, every time. We cultivate opportunities for growth in others and replicate ourselves for the future of the church.

(Gen. 1:28; 2 Tim. 2:2)