AN OPEN-DOOR COMMUNITY

We value the Gospel which sets people free from the idols of sex, money, power, pleasure, and even people.

We value lost people. They matter to God, they matter to us and we want to care for those seeking Christian faith.

We value the practice of love, patience, gentleness, acceptance, forgiveness, generosity, and humor.

We value a safe environment where tough questions can be asked without embarrassment.

We value the multigenerational nature of the church including children, young people and the elderly.

We value single, married, and family lives where individuals are growing relationally, emotionally, and spiritually.

We value ongoing discipleship that equips people to serve others and to live all of life from a Christian worldview.

We value character more than talent. We value integrity, and will promote honesty, authenticity, and accountability.

We value worship that connects us with our Christian heritage, builds up believers, and helps those who doubt.

We value cultural relevance and biblical faithfulness which we will reflect in our preaching, teaching, and worship.

We value an active relationship with churches beyond ourselves both within our denomination and community.

We value the living demonstration of racial, cultural, and social respect and reconciliation in our lives.

We value compassion to the downtrodden, the poor, the discouraged, the oppressed, and those rearing children alone.

We value our community, the people of Ventura county, and the energy and opportunities that they give us.

We value God-given gifts in both men and women and their enthusiastic use in the church as God has directed.

We value excellence in our efforts. We believe this honors God and inspires people to greatness.

We value open admission of moral failures and human limitations through repentance and believing prayer.

A SOLID-ROCK FOUNDATION

We embrace the historic Christian faith believing the timeless truths held in common by the church in all ages and places. We wholeheartedly affirm the classic doctrines defined by the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds,

The Trinity — There is only one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Incarnation — Jesus Christ is the only Son of God both fully God and fully human.

The Atonement — Jesus died on a cross and was raised from the dead in order to redeem us from our sins.

We embrace the Reformed Christian faith believing the biblical teachings that were restated during the Protestant Reformation. This great renewal of the church in the 16 th century has given us a common heritage in the classic “solas”.

Scripture Alone — The Bible is the one source of divine revelation and only completely reliable guide for faith and life.

Christ Alone — Salvation is accomplished by the substitutionary atonement of the historical and sinless Christ alone.

Grace Alone — We are rescued from God's anger, freed from sin's bondage and lifted to new life by His grace alone.

Faith Alone — Christ's righteousness is imputed to us as the only possible satisfaction of God's justice by faith alone.

God Alone — The sole purpose of our creation and redemption is to delight in God's presence, and live for His glory.