Hello Paul, Thanks for the questions and opportunity to connect. I am the founding pastor at the grove and it is amazing to participate in all that God is doing. Our main vision statement is: Helping people move from darkness to light. Some of our dna statements that we also use are: May your roots run deep. We are here to bless and serve Boone County. I do believe in the Trinity with all of my heart! Essential to our faith. Essential to the advancement of the kingdom and the making of disciples. I am associated with the Assemblies of God. Our church is non denominational but the AG holds us accountable. I am also accountable to my advisory council that is establish as part of our current governance at the grove. I am also accountable to a few local pastors with whom i have great relationship. I have two mentors in my life. I meet with them on a regular basis, I am also accountable to them. The scripture says that as a pastor I can not lord my authority over anyone, that is how I lead the grove. not here to lord but to serve and advance the kingdom by the power of the Spirit. I am here to make disciples. I work in unity with my staff and advisors as the Spirit leads us. I am not for sale, I am here to do God's work and to please him not man. So all of that is a unique balance and I try my hardest to be diligent in these matters. I do believe in social justice. In our short history we have a great track record in taking action in social justice. I am currently working on building a team to work full time on social justice efforts at home and abroad. Thanks for connecting. I hope these answers have helped. Brian Phillips