Mission & Vision
Parish Oriented Ministry
Focused on the community in which we are located, thoughtfully directing outreach and resources to the people in our neighborhoods, with cultural humility and self-awareness.
Ordinary Means of Grace Ministry
Emphasis on the importance of simple and reverent corporate worship, committed fellowship and pastoral care within the church body, and reliance on prayer in all things.
Multiplication of ministry
A plan to identify, recruit, disciple, and support potential future elders and pastors, focusing on African-American leadership and partnering with key area universities and seminaries.
Recent Messages
The Letter of James
Wisdom for Difficult Times
James 3:13-4:3 – “Godly Wisdom vs. Worldly Wisdom”
September 13, 2020 | James 3:13-4:3| “Godly Wisdom vs. Worldly Wisdom” | Drew Martin This devotional messages is from the series, “The Letter of James: Wisdom for Difficult Times”
James 3:1-12 – “Speaking with Wisdom”
September 6, 2020 | James 3:1-12| “Speaking with Wisdom” | Drew Martin This devotional messages is from the series, “The Letter of James: Wisdom for Difficult Times”
James 2:14-26 – “Dead Faith”
August 30, 2020 | James 2:14-26| “Dead Faith” | Charles McKnight This devotional messages is from the series, “The Letter of James: Wisdom for Difficult Times”
James 2:1-13 – “Who Deserves Favor?”
August 23, 2020 | James 2:1-13| “Who Deserves Favor?” | Drew Martin This devotional messages is from the series, “The Letter of James: Wisdom for Difficult Times”
James 1:19-27 – “God’s Transforming Word”
August 16, 2020 | James 1:29-27| “God’s Transforming Word” | Charles McKnight This devotional messages is from the series, “The Letter of James: Wisdom for Difficult Times”
James 1:5-18 – “Wisdom for Life’s Trials”
August 9, 2020 | James 1:5-18| “Wisdom for Life’s Trials” | Drew Martin This devotional messages is from the series, “The Letter of James: Wisdom for Difficult Times”
James 1:1-4 – “The Struggle-Remixing Grace of God”
August 2, 2020 | James 1:1-4| “The Struggle-Remixing Grace of God” | Charles McKnight This devotional messages is from the series, “The Letter of James: Wisdom for Difficult Times”
John 10:7-18 – “The Flock of God”
July 26, 2020 | John 10:7-18| “The Flock of God” | Drew Martin This devotional message is part of the “Images of the Church” series.
1 Timothy 3:14-16 – “The Pillar & Buttress of Truth”
July 19, 2020 | 1 Timothy 3:14-16 | “Pillar & Buttress of Truth” | Charles McKnight This devotional message is part of the “Images of the Church” series.
Matthew 16:13-28 – “The Kingdom of God”
July 12, 2020 | Matthew 16:13-28 | “The Kingdom of God” | Drew Martin This devotional message is part of the “Images of the Church” series.