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 Sermons
Mark 1:1-13 – “Jesus: Who He Is & Why He Matters”
September 9, 2018 | Mark 1:1-13 | “Jesus: Who He Is & Why He Matters” | Charles McKnight
Psalm 19 – “God’s Law and Our Satisfaction”
September 2, 2018 | Psalm 19 | “God’s Law and Our Satisfaction” | Drew Martin
Psalm 40 – “My Help and My Deliverer”
August 26, 2018 | Psalm 40 | “My Help and My Deliverer” | Michael Whitham [RUF Campus Minister at Johnson & Wales University]
Psalm 46 – “When Bad Stuff Happens”
August 19, 2018 | Psalm 46 | “When Bad Stuff Happens” | Charles McKnight
Psalm 73 – “A Song in the Midst of Honest Doubt”
August 12, 2018 | Psalm 73 | “A Song in the Midst of Honest Doubt” | Dave Latham [Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Reformed Theological Seminary, Assistant Pastor at Uptown Church]
Psalm 88 – “Permission to Keep It Real”
August 5, 2018 | Psalm 88 | “Permission to Keep It Real” | Charles McKnight
Psalm 8 – “God’s Glory & Our Identity”
July 29, 2018 | Psalm 8 | “God’s Glory & Our Identity” | Drew Martin
Psalm 1 – “The Blessed Man”
July 22, 2018 | Psalm 1 | “The Blessed Man” | Charles McKnight
Genesis 25:1-18 – “Something Better”
July 15, 2018 | Genesis 25:1-18 | “Something Better” | Drew Martin
Psalm 37 – “The Desires of Your Heart”
July 8, 2018 | Psalm 37 | “The Desires of Your Heart” | Mark Upton [Pastor of Hope Community Church]