Because of our message of the Gospel of Grace and our focus on reaching those who are unchurched or dechurched, our values are diferent than your typical church. We value the following as a ministry...

 

A Person's Identity in Christ- We are defined by the pure Grace of God that frees us completely from the curse of sin. We are no longer rule followers, enticed to sin by the Law and preoccupied with condemnation and its chains of guilt and shame. We are brand new in Christ with our true identity being no less than His righteousness. We lack nothing and by Him can do anything as we believe in His Grace working in and through our lives.

 

Spiritual Growth from Who we Already Are, Not Who we Aren't- Most discipleship in churches is based on the false idea that the Christian life is about becoming something you are not by doing better things and behaving better as a person. Yet, true obedience has always come from a foundation of Grace, not rules, steps, striving,and strategies. Furthermore, the Christian life is about growing into who you already are in Christ. It's about living by faith from the identity you are and have in Him as a new creation in Christ. The Christian life is not about living from lack, hunger, or brokenness, but living from the blessings, fulfillment, righteousness,holiness and wholeness you already are completely in Him. We abide in Him as our power to produce fruitfulness. It is no longer our core nature to live absent of victory. Right belief leads to right living as we speak to the identity to empower the behavior.

 

The Goodness and Kindness of God- We believe it is God's kindness that leads to changed minds, hearts, and behaviors. It is the Grace of God that teaches and empowers people to live rightly. The Grace of God is the foundation from which we live, teach, and understand the Bible through a New Covenant lense.

 

Freedom in Christ- We refuse to place a law/rule where there is no law/rule given by God. It is for freeedom Christ set us free, not to undulge the flesh, but to live free from condemnation, guilt, shame, and the religious-spirit so prevalent in our Christian culture. We are opposed to the same legalistic, judgemental spirit Jesus confronted.

 

Community and Honor Together- We are a community of honor. Relationships matter and are the fabric of our life together as a church. We love because He first loved us. We are less of a church and more of a table, where all are welcomed, affirmed, loves, and given respect and dignity.

 

Our Limits- We embrace our limits. We will be who we are and do what we can do only as far as excellence, authenticity, alignment, health, and effectiveness remain.

 

Creativity- We desire to present a worship and ministry experience that is graced with tremendous modern creativity and effectiveness in the spiritual application of the arts.​

 

Faith that Risks- We are Grace revolutionaries with a passionate heart for those far from God. In order to penetrate our city with the Gospel, we will dream the incredible and pursue the impossible, stepping into the irrational promptings of God as though they were rational.

 

Generous Compassion- From a posture of blessing, gratitude, and rest, we will generously and extravagantly serve our community through collaborative means that partner with organizations that harmonize with the heart of TGP. For example, we desire to impact needs such as... adoption, special needs children, and others that are intrinsic to our community as God leads.