These are some of the things God has worked in our hearts and is stretching us to become.
A church:

	in which people profoundly encounter Jesus Christ in the teaching and worship.
	that is characterized by individual and corporate prayer.
	where things are so clearly and reasonably articulated that they make sense to a thinking follower of Christ.
	where the power of God is present to heal people.
	where ministry is done by every member, not just the pastors.
	that cares about and actually does something for people outside its own borders - particularly the poor and the needy.
	that doesn't simply recycle other churches' members but actually brings many people from darkness to light.
	where people can easily take off religious masks and find real fellowship at the foot of the cross.
	that provides people with training both for ministry and for life.
	that loves and actually devotes a large share of its time, energy and money to serve the needs of children.
	that is large enough and strong enough to impact the community and to plant other churches both in this country and abroad.
	whose every endeavor is marked by excellence, integrity and love.