Water's Edge Values

Who we are

Nine value statements 

Water's Edge Values

We exist for those not here yet

We exist for those not here yet. We do not exist to serve ourselves. Instead we recognize that we are called to be God’s hands and feet in our communities, and to be beacons of his love and grace so that others will come to know Jesus and experience his life-changing love.

Worship God

Fierce Prayer

Prayer is the very foundation of our lives, not the last resort when all else fails. Praying is the most powerful action we can take. When we pray, we enter a spiritual battleground in which we tenaciously seek connection with God and His intervention in our lives. We value Fierce Prayer.

Varied Oneness

God created each of us uniquely, exactly the way He wanted to. God also unites us together as one community, collectively pursuing the mission He has given us. We recognize that each person has a valuable role to play, and we are grateful for the diverse gifts, talents, personalities, and backgrounds that God has blessed us with. We value Varied Oneness

Vigilant Surrender

We are determined to submit to God’s will throughout each day. Our lives are not our own. We continually surrender to God and yield to each other by laying down our own preferences and desires for the sake of the Gospel. We humbly accept God’s grace in our lives, and we extend it to others. We value Vigilant Surrender.

Engage People

Reckless Love

God’s love for every person is immeasurable. We recognize that no one is unworthy of being loved. God desires for his care and kindness to flow through each of us to a world in need of acceptance and belonging. We follow in the footsteps of Jesus as we embody God’s love through radical selflessness. We value Reckless Love.

Gentle Strength

God is all-powerful. There is nothing he cannot accomplish in the entire universe. Yet, God exercises his power with unwavering grace. We imitate Jesus as we stand firm in God’s truth while welcoming others with compassion and love. We value Gentle Strength.

Humble Generosity

God is all-powerful. There is nothing he cannot accomplish in the entire universe. Yet, God exercises his power with unwavering grace. We imitate Jesus as we stand firm in God’s truth while welcoming others with compassion and love. We value Gentle Strength.

Encourage Growth

Bold Curiosity

We are eager to explore the vastness of God’s character and creation. In each of us, God has instilled a sense of wonder and a longing to learn and grow. We are willing to step into the unfamiliar as we earnestly seek to understand God’s will for our lives. We value Bold Curiosity.

Activated Faith

We believe in God and wholeheartedly trust in His promises. We are convinced that our faith is made alive when we act in alignment with God’s will. We are committed to demonstrating our belief by following God and serving others in tangible ways. We value Activated Faith.

Disciplined Hope

God has a perfect plan for the whole world and for our individual lives. We live expectantly, longing to see God’s purposes prevail and his promises become reality. Until they do, our hope in God allows us to have joy in each moment, as we grow through perseverance. We value Disciplined Hope.