The
First
Pres
Compass
The
First Pres Compass is our guide to living out discipleship at First Pres. It aligns who we are, what we do, how we do it, and points to where we are going. At the center of everything is our mission: Light + Life for the City. Surrounding this are our seven core values, which shape our culture. The compass also illustrates the movement of discipleship, showing how we grow deeper in faith and invest in others.
At the Center: Our Mission
Light + Life for the City
We exist to see lives transformed in the power of Christ, shaping believers into Christian disciples who proclaim the light of the gospel and demonstrate the life of Jesus in our city and beyond.
Surrounding the Compass: Our Core Values
These seven values shape everything we do as a church and guide us toward our mission:
Live for God – Worship trains our hearts.
Hold Fast – Stay founded on Scripture and centered on Christ.
Keep Growing – Learn to grow. When your life changes, give God the credit.
Love Like Jesus – Live for others even when it takes sacrifice.
Share Good News – Do all it takes to reach those who do not know Christ.
Deploy Generosity – Invest who you are and what you have in what God wants to do.
Make Beauty – Creativity reflects the goodness of God, our Maker.
The Path of Discipleship: Moving Deeper in Faith
The compass shows a clear movement of discipleship, helping us understand how we grow and invest in others:
Community Members – Every journey starts with an invitation. Everyone is welcome to explore faith and find connection.
Participants – Those who begin engaging in worship, serving, and relationships begin to feel at home.
Worshippers – Encountering God transforms our hearts and deepens our commitment to following Jesus.
Disciples – Following Jesus in every area of life brings spiritual depth, growth, and renewal.
Disciple Makers – The goal of discipleship is multiplication—investing in others and sharing our faith to help others grow in Christ.
A Church That Moves Forward in Mission
The
First Pres Compass is more than a diagram—it’s a call to action. It helps us understand where we are in our faith journey and how we can take our next step. Whether you are new to faith or are seasoned in your walk, we all need to grow deeper your discipleship and learn to mentor others as we are all moving toward Christ together.
This is how we become Light and Life for the City.