Mission:

We equip people to follow Jesus.

Vision:

We want to see generations influencing their communities to advance God's causes.

Values:

Tabernacle of Praise is Loving, Biblical, Generational, Empowering, Authentic, and Generous.

Loving

• We value people.
• We value second chances; we practice forgiveness.
• We value dignity; we practice blessing.
• We value love in action and word as described in 1 Corinthians 13.

Biblical

• Teaching and Preaching is Accurate and Accountable to the Bible
• Every doctrine taught must be supported throughout the Bible; anything else is acknowledged as a personal opinion or preference.
• Every sermon or lesson is accessible and practical application is a priority. 
• Teaching and Preaching exults God’s Word and empowers believers to obey it.

Generational

• We equip families to do the work of God through a generational lens—whoever is leading will one day pass leadership to the young.
• Our worship is youthful and exuberant.
• We embrace change as the generations age.
• Children are as valuable as adults.
• We empower husbands and wives to unite.
• We empower parents to raise whole-hearted children.
• We empower families to operate as a team.
• We support singles through community and opportunities to fulfill their purposes and pursuits.

Empowering

• We are a team-oriented church.
• We encourage the individual callings, gifts, and ideas of individuals.
• We make time for people to operate in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the equality of men and women ministering and leading.
• We believe in the equality of races and nationalities.
• Our leadership is humble, accessible, and serving.
• We encourage each other to volunteer for service.
• We encourage each other to keep daily, weekly, and yearly rhythms of rest, delight, and contemplation.

Authentic

• We believe that our work is an extension of who we are; therefore, who we are is more important than what we do.
• We freely admit to our limits and embrace our griefs.
• We foster safe places that encourage honesty because we value the true thoughts and opinions of others.
• We genuinely celebrate God’s goodness and blessings even while acknowledging the troubles of this life.

Generous

• We believe that God is a cheerful giver and pray and worship like we believe it.
• We invest time and resource into the believers God has planted here.
• We give generously.