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, 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)
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, 35:35; 2 Chronicles 2:7; Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 4:8)
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, 12b; Jeremiah 6:16a, 17:7–8; Matthew 13:6b; Colossians 2:6–7; 2 Thessalonians 2:15)
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, 17:20–23; Acts 2:43–47; Hosea 2:18–20; Galatians 3:27–28; Romans 12:3–8; 1 Peter 2:9–10)
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, 58:6–9a; Hosea 4:1–3; Matthew 25:31–46; Romans 8:18–24; James 1:27)

About Us

Core Affirmations

Our first desire is to follow in the “ancient paths” of the generous orthodoxy revealed in Scripture, affirmed in the consensual creeds of the early church, and embodied in the life of Jesus’ followers throughout time and across cultures.

Yet we equally recognize Christ’s call to contextualize his gospel – without compromising its core – by providing “new wineskins” that will allow the effervescent work of God’s Spirit to reach its full-bodied potential.

These simple statements are our humble attempt at articulating God’s vision for his church at Artisan as we partner with his redemptive purposes.

Our Affiliation

We were launched in 2005 as an official church plant of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and continue to be part of this wonderful family of churches. They provide resources, encouragement, and accountability.