to be an intentionally Christian, outward-focused, biblically grounded, Spirit-led, hope-giving, grace-filled, socially compassionate, inclusive, joyous community of faith.

• Expressing God’s grace in all things.

• Speaking the truth in love.

• Exercising servant leadership.

• Demonstrating a passion for excellence in all we do.

• Working and living in accountable discipleship.

• Showing our love for God by loving people.

• Working together in partnership with others.

• Building bridges rather than walls.

• Talking to others rather than about others.

• Modeling unconditional acceptance.

• Engaging in ministries that fulfill our mission and purpose.

• Achieving the highest quality within our resources in all we do.

• Holding ourselves accountable to the truth of Scripture.

• Using tradition, reason and experience to interpret the Scriptures.

• Remaining faithful to our United Methodist heritage.

• Honoring the spirit and intent of the Book of Discipline.

• Being good stewards of our financial and other resources.

• Remembering to give to the world what God has given us.

• Seeking continually to better understand and follow God's vision.

• Worship each week unless it is not possible for us to do so.

• Actively attend to our own spiritual growth through prayer, study and fellowship.

• Give proportionally from the financial resources God provides us.

• Serve God and this Church with our time and abilities.

to reach the people of Wichita and the surrounding area with inspiring worship and ministries that will help them become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We are not only located in the heart of the city, we are called to be the Heart of the City.