Our Core Values

As we pursue our Vision and carry out our Mission, our Core Values give expression to the unique attributes that God has formed and is forming into our Journey culture and community.

GOSPEL CONVICTION

John 6:66-69; Romans 1:16-17; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:11-14.
  • The Gospel fuels everything.
  • Build firm foundations for strong cultural waves.
  • Speak with lamb-like humility and lion-like boldness.
  • Pursue holiness but never graduate from the Gospel.

TRUTH IN CONTEXT

Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 10:25-37; Acts 17:16-34; 1 Corinthians 9:19-13; 1 John 3:16-18.
  • Speak truth to this time and this place.
  • Learn where you are to love where you are.
  • Do ministry that matters to your neighbors.
  • Culture matters. Navigate it humbly.

UNLIKELY RELATIONSHIPS

Acts 2:1-11; 10:24-35; Romans 16:1-16; Colossians 3:8-15; Revelation 7:9-10.
  • Leverage "We".
  • Cultivate a community that makes people curious.
  • Share uncommon stories and points of view.
  • Escape echo chambers and false dichotomies.
  • Pursue and platform the "Other".

SACRIFICIAL SENDING

Matthew 6:25-33; Acts 13:1-3; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; Philippians 2:19-30; 1 Peter 4:1-11.
  • Hold your gifts with open hands.
  • Look for the need and follow it.
  • Give and send your best.
  • Good stewardship supports generous giving.

RESTORATIVE BEAUTY

Exodus 31:1-11; Psalm 8:1-9; 2 Corinthians 4:5-18; Philippians 4:2-8; Revelation 21:1-5, 22-27.
  • Pursue transformation and healing.
  • Elevate and celebrate creative expression.
  • Reveal beauty out of brokenness.
  • Reflect the beauty of God.
  • Forgive liberally.

ANCHORED JOY

John 6:66-69; Romans 1:16-17; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:11-14.
  • Source your joy in The Vine.
  • Cultivate joy continuously, not circumstantially.
  • Express joy contagiously.
  • Choose joy over cynicism.
  • Be a thermostat, not a thermometer.

FLAWED & FREE

Psalm 103:1-14; Romans 8:1-4; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; Galatians 5:22-26; Hebrews 4:14-16.
  • Live authentically. Private life precedes public ministry.
  • Be a safe place.
  • Bring your whole self. Leave nothing at the door.
  • Admit wrong, accept forgiveness, and enjoy grace.
  • Embrace freedom to take healthy risks.
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