Abiding in Christ means that we have a heart that longs for Jesus. It’s a daily declaration of our dependence upon Him and our allegiance to Him. It’s giving Jesus the pre-eminent place of worship in our lives as we strive to live in humble obedience to His Word by the power of His Spirit.

Connecting in the Church leads to greater spiritual maturity. A thriving follower of Jesus has a growing heart for the church, Christ’s body and bride. It’s in this context that we are reminded that we cannot live the Christian life alone. We gather together regularly for the purpose of mutual encouragement and accountability, building one another up in love.

While we are called to minister to one another, we are also called to reach the world with the good news of the gospel. A thriving disciple has a heart for the lost. As we mature in Christ, we long to see others become disciples of Christ—in our community and across the globe. We believe this is the responsibility and privilege of every follower of Jesus.