Vision | Values

OUR VISION To help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

OUR PURPOSE

Intimacy with God; Community with believers; Influence with seekers.

OUR VALUES

THE BIBLE | RELATIONSHIPS | RELEVANCE | FAMILIES | EXCELLENCE

  • [THE BIBLE] is the final authority and serves as the tool for life transformation and discipleship.
  • We cultivate healthy [RELATIONSHIPS] by treating all people with compassion and celebrating the diverse make-up of our church family.
  • We are [RELEVANT] to today’s culture, using creativity and innovation to create an environment where people can explore Christianity at their own pace.
  • We provide an atmosphere of growth that strengthens marriages, parents and [FAMILIES].
  • We are committed to [EXCELLENCE] because God deserves nothing less.

OUR OBJECTIVES

  • [FIND] Reaching people in our community and around the world with the Gospel message and helping them get on a path to becoming a fully devoted follower.
  • [FOLLOW] Helping people learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
  • [CONNECT] Defining a critical path for people from visiting to connecting.
  • [SERVE] A common culture that will help train followers to be effective in serving each other, the community and the world.
  • [LEAD] Equipping followers and ministries at GT, regionally and around the world.
  • [RESOURCE] Providing the means to be good stewards of God’s resources by planning and measuring everything we do.

OUR VITAL SIGNS

  • [GRACE] Those individuals making a commitment to salvation through Jesus Christ.
  • [GROWTH] Those accepting the challenge to stay in God’s Word through devoted Bible reading and prayer.
  • [GROUPS] Small group participation and movement of individuals through Glad Tidings’ process.
  • [GIFTS] Uniquely You completion and volunteer participation.
  • [GIVING] Growth in tithing, building program, missions.