We are Committed to Growing Families:
Because we believe the family
is the building block of society, our goal as a church is to support
parents in raising their children to love the Lord Jesus Christ, give a
Biblical framework for making wise decisions, and to help discern life
purpose to the glory of God.
We are Convinced the Bible is Alive and Powerful:
That is why we
value expository preaching. Every Sunday, Pastor Ballmann unpacks the
Bible verse-by-verse, with practical application in family
relationship, community, church, and business. Books like Hebrews,
Exodus, Judges, and Romans come alive as we study them one chapter at a
time. We
believe that the Bible is without error, and that is sanctifies
and
empowers us to live victoriously in this life. We actively encourage
our congregation in Bible memory.
We are Family-Integrated:
We
do not divide up the family at the front door. Fathers, mothers, and
children sing praises and hear God's Word as a family unit. It is
primarily the father's duty to disciple his family, not the church's.
Therefore, we encourage, support, and train fathers in their role and
function as head of the family.
We are Mission-Minded:
Jesus Christ has commanded His church to
"go out" into society and make a real difference for His Kingdom.
That's
why we passionately support and faithfully pray for missions at home
and abroad. That's also why we provide practical ministry training for
our families and encourage opportunities to go into our community, and
into needy places around the world, to share the love of Jesus.
We are Part of Two Wider Families:
First, we are a part of the National
Center for Family-Integrated Churches. Second, we are
grateful to be part of a
nurturing, alive church family called the Association of
Free Lutheran Congregations. The AFLC is a
body of
conservative churches around the world committed to Biblical
instruction and revival. We have freely joined together for fellowship,
missions, Seminary/Bible training, and a whole spectrum of targeted
resources for your family.
We are Pro-Life!
We believe in the sanctity of marriage and embrace God-given roles for men and women.
We believe God is honored in praiseworthy music.
We believe in active Christian involvement in government and in ministry to orphans and widows. |