WORSHIP: Relational, participatory, expectant times of worship in which we glorify God and celebrate His presence.
FELLOWSHIP: A closely connected church family characterized by spending time together, encouraging and holding one another accountable, both during and outside of scheduled church meetings.
MINISTRY: A people-driven ministry in which church family members know and put to use their spiritual gifts within the church and in their own life contexts.
EVANGELISM: An evangelistic focus that equips believers to share the Gospel and assists them in reaching their friends and family members for Christ.
OUR CONTEXT FOR CARRYING OUT THESE CORE PRIORITIES FLOWS FROM THE ACTS 1.8 COMMAND TO BE WITNESSES:
"IN OUR JERUSALEM"--ACROSS THE STREET--connecting with those around our local church and church family members' neighborhoods
"IN OUR JUDEA"--ACROSS THE AREA--being involved with sharing ministry and multiplying/planting churches throughout the greater Cleveland area
"IN OUR SAMARIA"--ACROSS CULTURES--ministering to those cultures that are close to us geographically but which differ from ours in language, background, or socioeconomic circumstances
"TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH"--AROUND THE WORLD--supporting missions efforts both by financially supporting field missionaries and by sending out short term mission teams from our local church body
