the calling to serve Washington D.C. and the Metro washington area
the commitment of every member to take personal responsibility for their loving and obedient relationship with God, and for their participation in church life
the freedom to develop and express our unique corporate personality and God-given ministry
the conviction that we are to love and reach people who do not have a relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord
the primacy of worship as expressed through praising, praying and preaching
the necessity of biblical teaching that is doctrinally pure and culturally relevant
the function of homegroups as the fundamental context for life change and ministry
the plurality of servant leadership and the equality of all members and ministries
openness to the ministrations of the Holy Spirit
the willing expression and dutiful stewardship of everyone's spiritual gifts
the purity of fellowship as we live in Christ and in community, characterized by love, acceptance and forgiveness, valuing all members, respecting our diversity and preserving our unity
the practicality of service through good deeds and kind words to all
an informed engagement with what God is doing in the world and a prayerful involvement in the specific missions projects with which we are entrusted
relationship with and accountability to other churches and ministries in the Body of Christ
the effective administration of our resources
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control as the governing characteristics of all expression of our lives
