Our 7
Codes
1. Love well
We seek the good of others with the heart of Jesus.
In a world of isolation, conflict, and selfishness, we humbly seek the highest good of others. Whether in our church, neighborhood, city, or across the world, we love as Jesus would in our place, regardless of what we receive in return. We believe loving connection without pretense creates space where truth and grace meet in life-giving tension rather than destruction.
2. Drink Deep
We find our deepest satisfaction in the living water only Jesus can give.
In a world of false promises and empty wells, we cling to the Good News that King Jesus offers living water. He alone quenches our deepest thirst and is the center of our shared life together. We return to Him again and again—in worship, prayer, Word, and Sacrament—relying on the Holy Spirit to guide, heal, renew, and empower us in every way we need.
3. Stay anchored
We hold fast to a time-tested faith in an ever-changing world.
In a world full of competing messages and would-be saviors, we stake our faith on God’s True Word. We gladly submit ourselves to the authoritative way God is revealed in the person of Jesus and the pages of Scripture. We are continually re-formed according to the Word of God, exercising wise and prayerful discernment, because not every new idea is true and not every path leads to life.
4. Bring the best
We offer our first and best to God’s work in the world.
In a “What’s in it for me?” world, we choose contribution over consumption. We freely offer the best of our time, energy, and resources to God’s mission through the church. We give generously, commit wholeheartedly, and serve with creative excellence, believing that a thriving local church is a powerful witness to the Gospel and instrument of good in the world.
5. Live with rhythm
We build our lives around what gives life.
In a world that’s constantly busy, distracted, and driven to produce, we gladly embrace our God-given limits. We order our days to include Sabbath rest and worship, time in prayer and Scripture, rhythms of silence and solitude, and fasting and confession. We follow the path tested by the great cloud of witnesses, which helps us live in tune with God’s good ways.
6. Keep Growing
We choose depth over convenience and maturity over shortcuts.
In a world that often prizes what is flashy, new, or convenient, we choose to pursue a deep life in Christ, “A long obedience in the same direction.” We press beyond spiritual infancy and seek to grow up in Christlike maturity by walking with wisdom in a complex world, perseverance in trials, and unity in love, so that we may bear lasting fruit in our homes, church, and world.
7. Save a seat
We make room for those who are not here yet.
In a world that tempts us to secure and protect our own place, we’re compelled by a love that insists there’s always room for one more in the family of God. So, we create space, physically and relationally, for those who have not found their way home yet. The Gospel shapes us into people of generous hospitality who invite others to encounter Jesus personally and belong fully.