Characteristics of a deepening adventure with God

• Adoration: worship of God that consumes the hearts of His followers and reflects the beauty and majesty of God.
• Blessing: blessing others through the stewardship of talents, gifts, abilities and possessions.
• Caring: living the love of God in tangible ways to the world around us.
• Dialogue: being messengers of the gospel by being in context and conversation with those who do not yet believe in God.
• Emerging: becoming more like Christ as we follow and fellowship in the context of community
• Fasting and Prayer: seeking after the heart of God

Core values of a deepening adventure with God

• Relevance: bringing the truth of God and his word to our culture
• Mobilization: aligning God's people to best use their God-given gifts
• Living Larger: viewing our lives as not our own but as part of something greater
• Peacemaking: explaining God's love for the world through our love for each other and the peace of our lives and community
• Creative Excellence: giving our best, passionately, in the things of God and his people
• Community: living in a context of accountable, supportive relationships
• Legacy: leaving a lasting impression and investment to those who come behind us