Mission & Values

Our mission

Artisan Church’s mission is to be a vibrant church community where we encounter God, embrace people, and engage culture—in the way of Jesus.

(Mark 12:28–34; Matthew 28:18–20; Matthew 9:9–17; Acts 17:22–34; John 14:6–7)

Our values

Awe

We humbly recognize the sovereign power, reverent mystery, and gracious wonder of God, who is worthy of our worship and full devotion.

(Psalms 118:23; Job 5:9; Job 26:1–14; Romans 11:33; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Hebrews 12:18–29)

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Beauty

We are inspired by the breathtaking artistry of our creator and seek to reflect that beauty in all we do as we co-create with him.

(Psalms 27:4; Exodus 31:2–5; Exodus 35:35; 2 Chronicles 2:7; Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 4:8)

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Roots

We are deeply rooted in the historic Christian faith as revealed in scripture and worked out in the life of God's people through the ages.

(Proverbs 12:3b; Proverbs 12b; Jeremiah 6:16a; Jeremiah 17:7–8; Matthew 13:6b; Colossians 2:6–7; 2 Thessalonians 2:15)

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Community

We are a covenantal family of authentic relationships and reconciliation in the image of God, who exists in perfect communion as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – yet one God.

(John 13:34–35; John 17:20–23; Acts 2:43–47; Hosea 2:18–20; Galatians 3:27–28; Romans 12:3–8; 1 Peter 2:9–10)

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Justice

We are captivated by the heart of God for hurting people and a suffering creation, seeking to bring compassion to those needs and a just end to their underlying causes.

(Amos 5:24; Proverbs 21:3; Micah 6:8; Isaiah 1:16–17; Isaiah 58:6–9a; Hosea 4:1–3; Matthew 25:31–46; Romans 8:18–24; James 1:27)

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