We are Vertical because we desire our church to be completely focused and dependent on Jesus Christ. We believe that God desires to be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24), and He promises to inhabit the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). This commitment shapes our gatherings, where we expect the presence of God to transform lives as we intentionally draw people’s gaze to Christ, our redeemer.
We are Biblical because everything we do is grounded in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, ensuring that our teaching, community, and growth are rooted in God's unchanging Word. True discipleship comes from speaking the truth in love, as we grow in Christ, who is the head of the body (Ephesians 4:15-16). Through discipleship groups and weekly gatherings, we apply these truths to foster authentic transformation and equip believers for every good work.
We are Missional because our faith compels us to make disciples in every sphere of life (Matthew 28:18-29). The natural product of a vertical focus flowing out of a biblical foundation is men and women serving one another in the church and being salt and light outside of the church (Matthew 5:13-16). God is glorified by the making of disciples, and our heart is to see the Gospel transform lives throughout all of West Michigan.