Our Values

Our core values are pretty simple – Jesus, Gospel, Church, and Kingdom. Why these four? They are the four things God calls us to lay our lives down for (Mark 8:35, 1 John 3:16, Matthew 6:33).

We express these four values in the context of four enemies that threaten to diminish our devotion and distract us from our calling – idolatry, performance, isolation, and apathy.

These four values serve as our formation practices that shape the kind of people we’re becoming and the kind of culture we’re building.

Jesus over idols
We exalt Jesus above everything.

We continually turn from false saviours and lesser loves to treasure Christ above everything else.

This forms intimacy with God – keeping our hearts soft, surrendered, and worshipful. Discipleship starts here.

Gospel over performance
We connect our identity to grace, not achievement.

We reject legalism, shame, and the need for approval. Our worth is anchored in what Jesus has done – not in what we accomplish.

This forms identity in Christ – keeping us motivated by God’s love rather than human striving. It’s the path of genuine growth and lasting transformation.

Church over isolation
We embrace life in covenant community.

We grow stronger and go further when we’re known, challenged, and committed to one another in love.

This forms community – where we are known, shaped, and equipped through life together. It’s the soil where a fruitful life is cultivated.

Kingdom over apathy
We live with eternal purpose.

We are not here to spectate or consume. God calls each of us to seek His Kingdom first and carry His grace and truth into every sphere of society.

This forms purpose – empowering us to live on mission and leave a mark in this life that echoes into eternity.

When these values are lived out, they form the spiritual and relational foundation for a vibrant discipleship culture. But when we abandon them – even subtly – we drift toward a counterfeit path. Instead of intimacy, identity, community, and purpose, we find ourselves enslaved to performance, isolated by shame, and numbed by apathy.