"I believe that the Church is in the world to serve, and not to be served. Each congregation is community  of faith, an extended family, gathered together for worship, education, and character development toward the end of changing the world in which we live into the Kingdom of God. The life of the Church is  a constant reaching outward in love coupled with inward reflection and a search for growth and  understanding. 

Our doors, minds and hearts should always be truly open and eager to learn and grow  from those who come our way. We are to be aware of the needs of those who journey through life around  us and be attuned to the Spirit’s leadership as to the ways in which we can help those others become their  best selves. " ~ Dr. Rick Long