Core Elements

What do the Scriptures reveal as the central ingredients to seeing more of Jesus’ life formed in more of our lives?

The 30 Core Elements capture our attempt at answering that question. They are the result of 15 adults wrestling, praying, meeting, & researching over the course of 10 months.

Jesus painted a 4-word pathway to the spiritual life, love God and love people. The core beliefs, practices and virtues unpack what that life looks like.

Core Beliefs

  • God the Father
  • God the Son (Jesus Christ)
  • God the Spirit (Holy Spirit)
  • The Human Condition (The Problem)
  • Salvation (The Solution)
  • The Church
  • The Bible
  • Evil and Suffering
  • The Christian Identity
  • The Future

Core Practices

  • Bible Immersion
  • Prayer
  • Service
  • Fellowship (Community)
  • Corporate Worship
  • Evangelism
  • Self Examination
  • Sacraments
  • Stewardship
  • Sabbath Rest

Core Virtues

  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Faithfulness
  • Gentleness
  • Self-Control
  • Purity
  • Humility