1.⁠ ⁠God’s Glory – We exist to glorify God in all things.

2.⁠ ⁠Gospel Centrality – The gospel of Jesus Christ is the foundation of our salvation, our identity, and our mission.  

3.⁠ ⁠The Authority and Sufficiency of Scripture – God’s Word is our final authority, and we are committed to faithful, expositional preaching.  

4.⁠ ⁠Christ-Centered Worship – We gather to worship God in ways shaped by His Word, with reverence, joy, and simplicity.  

5.⁠ ⁠The Doctrines of Grace – We affirm God’s sovereignty in salvation and rejoice in His grace from beginning to end.  

6.⁠ ⁠Disciple-Making – We are committed to making and maturing disciples in Istanbul and among all nations in the context of local churches.  

7.⁠ ⁠Biblical Community – We pursue meaningful membership, mutual care, and accountability in the life of the church.  

8.⁠ ⁠Biblical Leadership – We hold to a congregational form of church government, led by a plurality of qualified elders.     

9.⁠ ⁠Mission and Multiplication – We seek the spread of the gospel through evangelism, discipleship, and the planting of healthy churches.  

10.⁠ ⁠Prayerful Dependence – We depend on the Holy Spirit in all things, particularly by prayer.