Formation – A Story of growing together in the image of Christ.

Formation is the story that began when we choose to follow Christ and seek to live a life that is increasingly reflective of Him. John, quoting Jesus, his best friend and mentor, wrote this, ‘The thief [villain] comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full’. Our story will be difficult, strewn with losses, marked by scars, and missteps. It will also be filled with celebrations and victories and smiles.

The beautiful thing about our story is that we don’t travel alone. God is loving and shaping us, Christ is interceding on our behalf, and the Spirit is our daily comfort and guide. We have also been given earthly companions: our church, our family, neighbors and friends. Together this forms a powerful community that journeys with us as we go.

We are formed in many ways. We must be diligent and disciplined as we study the sacred thoughts and directives of God written in the Bible, worship together, learn and listen to each other, serve those around us, and give ourselves to the mission of loving others to the person of Jesus.

Core Value: Restoration – We value restoration over condemnation; He alone restores beauty to our broken stories.

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Psalm 51:17