Storyline Nine

We’re committed to living out the values of the gospel in everyday life. While there’s so much to learn from the life of Jesus, we’ve distilled our core convictions into what we call the Storyline Nine — nine values that shape our culture, guide our actions, and reflect the heart of Christ.

01 Integrity First

We believe that we win when we first win the battle from within.

02 Excellence Wins

We always bring our best. We serve a God of excellence.

03 Irrational Generosity

We believe that true giving is true having.

04 Laugh Often

Nothing is more fun than serving God with people you love.

05 Dream Big

We will not insult God with small and safe living.

06 Outward Focus

We will extend the greatest invitation until everyone is invited.

07 Game Changers

It is our responsibility to make our city better than it was yesterday.

08 Servant Leaders

We are more than just consumers, we’re contributors.

09 Authentic Community

We are better together.

Our Beliefs

We invite you to explore what we believe and join us in living out our faith with boldness, passion, and purpose.

  • God

    We believe in one eternal God—Creator of all things, infinite in power, and unmatched in presence. Before time began, God existed. And yet, this same God draws near. He is not distant or detached, but intimately involved in every life. We believe He desires to be known and experienced, and that His presence can be encountered in and through all of creation.

  • The Bible

    The Bible is a divine library—written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit across centuries. It’s inspired, trustworthy, and alive. We believe the Bible tells the unfolding story of God’s vision for humanity, the world He created, and the future He’s inviting us into. It shapes what we believe, how we live, and who we’re becoming.

  • Mercy & Justice

    From the beginning, God invited humanity to co-create with Him—to cultivate, build, and steward the world (Genesis 1–2). Though sin broke that partnership, Jesus restored it through His death and resurrection, standing in the gap on our behalf. Now, we are called to do the same—standing in the gap for the marginalized, the forgotten, and the oppressed. Mercy and justice are not optional; they are gospel essentials.

  • Humanity

    We believe every person is made in the image of God and carries inherent dignity, purpose, and value. Though sin has fractured the world and every human heart, sin is not the beginning—or the end—of our story. In Christ, we are being redeemed and restored. No matter someone’s race, gender, background, or story—they are deeply loved by God and welcomed in His family.

  • Life Before Death

    We believe in life after death—but also in abundant life before it. Jesus came not only to secure eternity, but to transform our present reality. His message was clear: God’s kingdom is here, and it changes everything. That’s why we focus less on where we’re going and more on who we’re becoming—right here, right now. Until we see heaven fully, we live out His mission boldly.

  • The Church

    The Church isn’t just a place you go—it’s a family you belong to. We are a people in progress, practicing the way of Jesus together in community. The Church was never meant to be a place of conformity, but a movement of creativity, grace, and truth. Though imperfect, we believe the local church is the hope of the world because Jesus has chosen it to reveal Himself through it.

  • The Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit is fully God—present, powerful, and personal. He draws people to Jesus, empowers believers to live boldly, and gives spiritual gifts for building up the Church. From the moment of salvation, He lives within us, guiding, convicting, and transforming us into the image of Christ. The Spirit makes the Christian life possible.

  • Salvation

    We believe salvation is a gift—freely given by God and received through faith in Jesus Christ. We can’t earn it, achieve it, or deserve it. Jesus died in our place and rose again so we could be forgiven, made new, and brought into relationship with God. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.