missions, vision, Values, and beliefs

We exist to make and multiply fully devoted followers of Jesus.

Mission

Our mission is to make and multiply fully devoted followers of Jesus. A fully devoted follower of Jesus is someone who is being shaped by our 3 core commitments:

1) Jesus is King
Because Jesus is King, we give Him our love and loyalty. We are continually bringing every part of our lives into alignment with His life as an act of WORSHIP.

2) The Church is Family
Because the Church is Family, we commit to the good and growth of one another. We give grace to each other as an expression of COMMUNITY.

3) The Kingdom is Tangible
Because the Kingdom is Tangible, we show and share the kindness of Jesus. We practice gospel proclamation and gospel demonstration as we engage in MISSION.

Vision

Our vision is to see God's kingdom here as it is in heaven.

As we make and multiply fully devoted followers of Jesus, our groups, our gatherings, and even our very lives become points of kingdom contact, where people can encounter God's peace, presence, and power.

Values

Our values guide how we live out our core commitments. They give the texture that makes Horizon Church who we are.

1) We are here for those who are not here (yet)
Since day one, we have said that we exist to reach those who do not yet follow Jesus.

2) We pray as a first response not a last resort
Prayer is the work. In prayer we seek God's guidance, provision, and power.

3) We are spiritual contributors not spiritual consumers
The church does not exist for us; we are the church and we exist for the glory of God and the good of the world.

4) We consider generosity a joy
Radically generous in giving our time, talents, and treasure to serve God and advance the mission.

5) We pursue excellence as an expression of love for God and one another
Giving God our best in all we do because He is worth it.

6) We do progress not perfection
Taking a developmental approach to ministry and mission. Inviting people to grow in their gifting through meaningful opportunity and ongoing coaching and feedback.

7) We are a grace-first place
Committing to receive and reflect the undeserved kindness of God.
Our Core Beliefs

what we believe

As a church, Horizon belongs to the family of churches known as the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA). As part of this larger denomination, we adhere to the C&MA statement of faith.

There is one God,1 who is infinitely perfect,2 existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.3

Scripture References

1. Isaiah 44:6; 45:5-6 | 2. Matthew 5:48; Deut. 32:4 | 3. Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19 | 4. Philippians 2:6-11; Hebrews 2:14-18; Colossians 2:9 | 5. Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:35 | 6. 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 John 2:2; Acts 13:39 | 7. Hebrews 4:14-15; 9:24-28 | 8. Matthew 25:31-34; Acts 1:11 | 9. John 14:16-17 | 10. John 16:7-11; 1 Corinthian 2:10-12 | 11. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21 | 12. Genesis 1:27 | 13. Romans 8:8; 1 John 2:2 | 14. Matthew 25:41-46; 2 | Thessalonians 1:7-10 | 15. Titus 3:5-7; Acts 2:38; John 1:12; 1 Corinthians 6:11 | 16. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | 17. Acts 1:8 | 18. Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:16-25 | 19. Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:13-16 | 20. Ephesians 3:6-12; 1:22-23 | 21. Acts 2:41-47; Hebrew 10:25; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8, 11:19-30; 15 | 22. 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 | 23. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 | 24. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 | 25. 1 Corinthians 1:7; Titus 2:11-14; Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20