Garden City

About Us

Values & Beliefs

Values flow from identity

A gospel-formed people.

Rooted in Jesus Christ, shaped in diverse community, and sent to seek the good of the city for the glory of God. From this identity, we live out five core values.

01

Rooted

We are grounded in the gospel and the global, historic Church.

We center our life and practice on Jesus — His coming, living, dying, rising, and reigning. Our faith is rooted in Scripture, nourished by the Church throughout history, and proclaimed to a weary and watching world.

Key Scriptures: Luke 4:18–19 · Colossians 1:15–20
02

Diverse

We are a reconciled people in Christ.

God is forming a new family from every tribe, tongue, and generation. In our life together across ethnic and generational lines, we bear witness to the unity and beauty of the gospel.

Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:27 · Ephesians 2:1–22 · Revelation 7:9–12
03

Bountiful

We give joyfully from the abundance we’ve received.

We follow Jesus in generous living — sharing time, resources, and hospitality to bless our neighbors, support God’s mission, and embody grace.

Key Scriptures: Acts 2:42–47 · 4:32–35
04

Flourishing

We seek the renewal of our neighbors and our city.

The gospel moves us to love mercy, do justice, and walk humbly with God. We listen to our community and join God’s work of restoration in all areas of life.

Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:7 · Micah 6:8 · Luke 10:25–37
05

Reproducing

We multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

The mission of God is always on the move. We are ambassadors of Christ in our homes, neighborhoods, and nations — sent to make disciples who make disciples.

Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:28 · Matthew 22:36–40; 28:18–20 · 2 Corinthians 5:20

Beliefs

Standing in the historic Christian faith.

We stand in a biblical tradition centered on the Triune God and the gospel of Jesus — anchored in Scripture and aligned with the Church’s early confessional statements of faith.

The Apostles’ Creed

We confess the faith handed down through the historic Church.

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The Nicene Creed

We affirm the Triune God and the person and work of Jesus Christ.

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TGC Confessional Statement

More specifically, we align with The Gospel Coalition’s foundation documents.

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