Scarlet City Church is a people joining God’s story of transformation and renewal.
Within that mantra are five core elements:
Gospel – We believe that the gospel is God’s story of reconciling all things to himself through his Son, Jesus Christ. Once we trust the work and record of Christ, he becomes the hero of our story and begins to work though us. As a church that champions the gospel we desire to faithfully teach and apply the Holy Scriptures in the context of community.
Community – When people think of church they often think of a building or a Sunday morning event which merely requires their presence. We see church as a people, not a place or event. As such, we see and emphasize the communal nature of the church. In fact, we see ourselves as a gospel family. What makes a gospel community distinct from other forms of gatherings is that we gather to worship God, love one another, and faithfully engage the mission of God.
Mission – We see the church as a gospel community on mission. As a missional church we want to embody the mission of God corporately and personally. Corporately, we have a mission focus which leads us to equip and send communities of missionaries locally and globally. Personally, we call people to missonal living as people seek to embody the life transforming reality of Jesus in their context. Furthermore, a missional church leads to life transformation and city renewal.
Life Transformation – As a gospel community on mission we believe that life transformation should be normative. In fact, central to our calling as a church is the Great Commission where Jesus commands us to go and make disciples. We are not commanded to merely make converts or to entertain people but to make disciples. A disciple is a “Jesus follower” who is growing in their understanding of who God is and what he requires of their life. This inevitably leads to an individual who progressively models the teachings and character of Christ.
City Renewal - As a gospel community on mission we want to be part of the solution to the brokenness and problems of our city. We don’t simply want to be a community of faith in the city but a community that seeks the well-being and betterment for the city. Our desire is to make our neighborhoods a better place so that we can demonstrate the redemptive work of God. Therefore, we want to be actively involved in local schools, shelters, community organizations, and causes that help the city.