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CULTURE: Our Core Values
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Radical Hospitality
ALL are invited, welcomed and accepted as equals.
(Acts 2:42-47, Gal. 3:28)
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We seek to serve both the physical and spiritual needs of our community with humility and generosity.
(Eph. 4:12, Acts 2:42-47)
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We share meals together whenever possible. (Matt. 26:26, Mark 2:15-17, Acts 2:42, 46)
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Relentless Encouragement
We see, honor, and respect the image of God in all people. (Gen. 1:27)
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We affirm that all human beings are created and loved by God.
(Rom. 8:38-39)
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We choose tools of light, life, and love. (Deut. 30:19, Matt. 6:12-15, 10:8)
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Reflecting Jesus
We are committed to being disciples who faithfully reflect Jesus, never stop being discipled, and never stop discipling others.
(Matt. 28:19-20, Heb. 5:12)
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We love ourselves and others like God loves us – without hesitation, limitation, or reservation.
(1 John 4:19, 1 Cor. 13:4-8)
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God is a God of truth.
Jesus is The Truth.
The Holy Spirit is The Spirit of Truth.
We must be people of truth.
(Num. 23:19, John 14:6, Matt. 5:48)
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Restorative Community
We aim to put the “good” back in the Good News that is the Gospel of Jesus. (Mark 16:15-18)
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The Gospel of Jesus requires the supernatural power of God and the Holy Spirit gifts of Jesus followers.
(Luke 10:8-9, Acts 4:5-14,
1 Cor. 12:4-11)
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There is no hierarchy between believers or their spiritual gifts, so every person should have equal opportunity to live out their gift and call.
(1 Cor. 12)
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Core Groups (bands), Bible Studies, and Community Groups (relationship-focused) are vital to the well-being and growth of individual believers and the larger community.
(Matt. 18:19-20, James 5:13-16)
About the Planters
Jesse Parker & Genesis Ueligitone-Parker
We are both products of the Northwest and have a deep passion to see God's love, grace, mercy, and transformation come alive in this region. Having served on staff at churches in Renton for six years, we are excited to come back to plant the kind of church we always wished we and our community had.
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As a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural couple who have grown up in the beautiful diversity that is south King County, we are passionate about building an deeply inclusive and welcoming community where truth and love reign supreme.​
GENESIS
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Genesis is a proud Polynesian woman and ordained pastor as well as a passionate dog-mom, people-person, an encourager, and has often been described as medicine in human form. You always feel better after spending time with her! She is a worshipper, songwriter, musician, and relationship-builder who dreams of also becoming a licensed mental health counselor in the future.
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jesse
Jesse is a loving husband and dog-dad. Though more of an introvert than his wife, he carries a deep passion to see people find the truth of God and the truth of who they are called to be. He exercises his prophetic teaching gift to uplift people, challenge status quos, and pursue an authentic discipleship of Jesus. Jesse has also co-hosted the podcast The Faith Chair with his friend Tommy Niblack for six years and authored the book Reclaiming Christ in 2021.
