303 S 7th St
DeKalb, IL 60115

Mural by artist Randy Halverson

Our Core Values

  1. People matter most to God! Matthew 11:19a
    “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, “Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and ‘sinners.’”
  2. All people are of Equal value to God! Galatians 3:28-29
    There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
  3. All people have received different Gifts and ministries from God! 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
    There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.
  4. To love one another — is the way of Jesus! John 13:34-35
    A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
  5. Loving relationships should characterize every aspect of church life. Matthew 22:39b
    …Love your neighbor as yourself.
  6. We believe in the historic Christian faith, and that the ancient creeds of the Church (Apostolic and Nicene) are true expressions of this faith. 1 Timothy 3:16
    …He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. (see Trinity’s Statements of Faith)
  7. God wants us to take these teachings of Christ to all the world. Matthew 28:19-20
    Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
  8. God desires us to do our best with our time, talents, and resources. Colossians 3:23
    Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,…
  9. Hospitality is a priority in all our gatherings! 1 Peter 4:9-10
    Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
  10. Leadership development equips people to make an impact! Exodus 18:21ff. (training people to grow and excel in their area of ministry)
    But select capable men from all the people–men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain–and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens…That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.
  11. We believe that Christ’s followers should yearn for continuous growth, and that this best occurs through regular participation in both the large assembly and in small groups. 1 Peter 2:2
    Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,…
  12. We believe that the church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure. 1 Corinthians 9:22b
    I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.