Our mission and values

There are plenty of things a church could do. There are plenty of things people might think a church should do. But there is just one thing Jesus has sent the church to do. Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15).

As a result, our mission is to do just that:

Good News exists to help people find relief from life’s distressing noise by preaching, teaching, and sharing the Bible’s good news.

What we believe and how we carry out our ministry are rooted both in God’s Word and the Church’s experience. That rootedness makes us ready to build on the heritage we’ve been given as circumstances change from year to year and generation to generation. We can adapt to our present wisely because we stand on the solid ground of our past.

We are clear about our mission to proclaim the gospel with the ultimate goal of people’s eternal salvation. We are not here primarily to reform society, cure social ills, or offer improvement plans for people’s earthly lives. Our focus on eternity allows us to be generous in the present and with our presence. Knowing humans are whole persons—body and soul—redeemed by Jesus and awaiting the resurrection allows us to offer people our full selves in whatever way is required.

We are certain about the power at our disposal in the gospel and the promises Jesus has made about the future of his church. We are not filled with fear or thrown into frenzy by changing societal circumstances or the popularity (or lack thereof) of our convictions. That assuredness sets us free to use the gospel with all our skill, imagination, and effort, knowing that the results rest with God.