Vision

Christ

We are shaped and compelled by a passion for the supremacy of Christ in the gospel. 

Community

We are growing in authentic community as we become more Christ-like. 

Cause

We will live out the gospel in all of life to bring about personal and communal transformation in Cedar Rapids and beyond.

Values 

Beauty

God created us to enjoy beauty, manifested in many forms; right relationships, creative arts, productive work… Our community should be growing in beauty.

Truth

Some things are more beautiful than others. In fact some things are downright ugly. We will allow our assumptions, processes and conclusions about what is good and beautiful to be shaped by Jesus.

Courage

Any attempts at conquering ugliness will bring opposition and challenge. We will accept and acknowledge this from the beginning, and seek to be courageous as we move forward; enduring hardship, and persevering to the end.

Healing

Perseverance in hardship brings about healing, in the heart and in the world. We seek to be a community that is progressing in true beauty. We must not be the same tomorrow, as we are today.

Diversity

God created the world in a beautiful diversity. Diversity is a necessary component of beauty. We will seek to be a community that reflects the diversity of our context.