What Can You Expect

We want to be Real in our communication. We would prefer to be a little raw and transparent; more like the imperfect earthen vessels that we are than pretenders. We prize authenticity. Relating to each other, we want to take the first step in vulnerability . This is a step toward building healthy, healing relationships with God, ourselves and others.

We consider how to make our message useful and accessible. In our music, our teaching and other areas, we want to continually measure how our message is intersecting with people's lives. By illustrating how very relevant and practical real Christianity can be, we hope to spur the believer on and to penetrate the apathy of those who have no interest in traditional Christianity or have sidelined their relationship with God.

We want to share the message of God's unconditional love and relentless grace with our community. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 is something we take seriously.

Relationship is essential to how we grow closer to God and people. It is the basis of how we pursue spiritual maturity, spiritual disciplines, and how we share God's great love with others. God desires relationship with us. We become part of God's family by trusting in Jesus. We want to welcome people into the New Life family. We want a vibrant relationship with God and with people, consciously transcending racial barriers, relating to others as God relates to us.

Rousing says we are imaginative and lively in awakening people to spiritual realities . "Awake, O sleeper, and rise up from the dead; and Christ shall give you light." There is an subconscious level where people are covering up, hiding out. We are alive in Christ! We want to be purposeful and rousing in the way we invite people to come out of hiding to find hope and discover the joy of allowing God first place in daily living.