Engaging the World:  We believe that just as Jesus came to earth in human form, the church is the ongoing presence within the world. Being led by the Spirit, we long to engage the world around us through acts of compassion, proclaiming the Gospel, lifting up the poor, fatherless, and orphan, relieving suffering, and fighting injustice. We believe the church is at its best when it is serving, loving, and sacrificing and caring about the things that God cares about. We believe the church is God's plan for redeeming the world.