_{We love first. It’s not our job to change people; it’s our job to love simply and intentionally. 
From the margins to the mainstream we all belong to the same family.}

_{Everything we do points back to Jesus and the mission He has for us. We believe every person matters to God, and we are committed to seeing lives changed by the power of the Gospel. 
We will dedicate ourselves, our money, and our energy toward spreading the gospel message all around the world.}

_{Every life has a story. These stories have the power to light the way, stir our spirits, and warm our hearts. We will commit ourselves to using our story to connect with new people and deepen relationships. We recognize that our story, interwoven with God’s story, has the power to transform lives.}

^{Kindness is a symptom of the joy that is in our hearts. We will commit ourselves to be a welcoming and inviting church and cultivate an environment where people can easily live and grow in their relationship with God and one another.}

_{^{Diversity is essential to biblical fellowship. We welcome, accept, and respect people of different races, culture, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. We recognize that embracing difference will deepen and enrich the quality of our worship. We believe our church should reflect our city and strive to be a church that is multicultural and multi generational.}}

^{We are contributors, not consumers. 
We are partners, not simply members. 
We are generous in our time, in our energy, in our giving, etc.}

^{We don’t hold back saying “thank you” or “I’m sorry.” 
Words have the power of life and death, and we choose to “speak life” at CoVA.}