We are committed to the non-negotiable truth of the Scripture, where the Scripture speaks clearly. Where it does not, we will exercise understanding and charity, seeking to maintain harmony and effectiveness. We are committed to being "contemporary". We want to plant churches that will reach 21st century Americans. This will be reflected in our music, public meetings, and our approach to outreach. We are committed to being "dynamic". We believe that an "alive" church will attract and retain "dead" people. We will regularly evaluate what we are doing to ensure that it remains relevant to the culture we are seeking to reach. We are committed to excellence. We believe that quality produces quantity. We will encourage this commitment in every individual who attends and require it from everyone who serves publicly. We are committed to personal holiness. We are not required to be a big church - but we are required to be a pure church.