Our Vision

Rooted in God’s grace, we seek to advance the flourishing of the world by reaching, nurturing, equipping, and mobilizing people with the truth and love of Jesus.

See John 15:1-17, Colossians 2:7, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Ephesians 4:15-16, and Isaiah 55.
  • Reaching

    We go into our local communities and the world to invite people to taste and see God’s goodness.  We create a welcoming environment, encourage our neighbors to come as they are, and build loving relationships with them so they can experience new life in Jesus. 

    (1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Colossians 4:5-6)

  • Nurturing

    We meet the spiritual and practical needs of the Body of Christ, nourishing one another through biblical truth, prayer, friendship, and reflective conversations to promote growth and maturity. We offer particular care for those on the margins, both within and beyond the church. 

    (1 Corinthians 12:12-26)

  • Equipping

    We provide learning opportunities so that people of all ages can gain the character, knowledge, and skills to serve God with their hearts, minds, and hands.  We rely on God’s Word to challenge and renew us, serving as our compass for navigating the most complex questions in life.

    (Ephesians 4:16-17, Colossians 1:28-29, 2 Timothy 3:16)

  • Mobilizing

    We affirm that every believer is called to share the good news of salvation in Christ, in both word and deed.  We send individuals and teams into the ministries God calls them to, locally and globally.

    (Matthew 9:36–38)

Our Values

  • Spiritual Depth

    We believe the Bible to be the inerrant Word of God that transcends time and culture, and we commit to examine it together as the ultimate, deepest source of truth in a changing world. In study and prayer, we yield to His transformation of our individual lives and life together. 

    (Jeremiah 33:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

  • God-Centered Worship

    Since God created all humanity in his image for his glory, we can only rightly understand our proper place in this world by finding our joy in him. Through vibrant, heartfelt worship, we celebrate God’s worth, beauty, and holiness, and we submit to His kingdom.

    (Psalm 66:1-4, Psalm 95:1-7)

  • Generous Hearts and Lives

    In response to God’s mercy shown to us, we pour our time, talents, and resources into one another’s lives, while also knowing how to prioritize rest and quietness with God. We enter into what is broken with practical expressions of justice, mercy, and love.

    (Matthew 23:23, Zechariah 7:9)

  • Mentoring Across Generations

    We promote cross-generational fellowship and discipleship, honoring young and old. We come alongside families to raise their children to trust Jesus, and we focus on discipling younger generations into enduring faith.

    (Psalm 145:4, Titus 2:1-8, 1 Timothy 4:12)

  • Building Beloved Community

    In our fractured time, we make every effort to pursue unity in Christ across political and cultural divides. We seek to be peacemakers, intentionally bringing together people with differences to reflect the beauty of God’s character and creation and to use their gifts for His glory.

    (Ephesians 2:14-16, Ephesians 4:1-6)

For more on Knox’s vision, including the team we assembled and the process we went through, visit our Vision Process page.