A key aspect of the Vitality Pathway is that all churches should strive to be both Healthy and Missional. To measure how a church is doing in this regard, their are ten markers by which we can judge our healthy, missional attitude. The ten markers are:

Compelling Christian Community - Acts 2:42-47

• We understand that our love for one another is a powerful testimony to the deity of Jesus. 
• We love each other as we are, not as we should be. 
• We share life together beyond the worship service. 

Heartfelt Worship - Psalm 138:1 & John 4:23

• We exalt and celebrate God for who he is, what he has done, what he is doing, and what he will do. 
• Worship reflects careful preparation to help give voice to many dimensions of response to God such as adoration, praise, lament, and commitment. 
• People leave worship knowing something more about the heart of God and about their own hearts. 

Sacrificial & Generous Living & Giving - Romans 12:1-8

• We help people discover, develop and deploy their spiritual gifts. 
• We regularly, graciously, and unapologetically teach on the importance of financial stewardship in the spiritual growth of the Christian. 
• We have many examples of lifestyle choices being made on the basis of stewardship and the priority God plays in the lives of our members.

Culture of Godly Leadership - Hebrews 13:7

• Our leaders at all levels serve with character, competence, and conviction. 
• A spirit of collegiality pervades, with our people trusting our leaders and our leaders trusting our people. 
• We continually identify and train godly leaders for all dimension of our ministry.

Fruitful Organizational Structures - Exodus 18:13-26 & Acts 6:1-7

• We can articulate a compelling, Christ-honoring vision for our church. 
• We embrace evaluation as normal and natural and work through conflict constructively. 
• Our organizational structures are designed to be efficient at making decisions while at the same time building congregational ownership for those decisions. 

Centrality of the Word of God - 2 Timothy 3:16

• We believe that the Bible is the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct. 
• Our preaching and teaching in all settings reflects careful preparation, relevance, and creativity. 
• Our people are equipped and growing in their ability to study and apply Biblical truth in ways that lead to a scripturally integrated life. 

Life Transforming Walk with Jesus - John 3:3, 30 & Philippians 1:6

• We teach our people how to be attentive to Christ in all circumstances. 
• Our people understand the radical nature of the message and mission of Jesus that continually deconstructs and reconstructs a person's life. 
• Our people are equipped and growing in their ability to use a variety of resources, experiences, and settings.

Intentional Evangelism - Matthew 28:18-20

• We are burdened for the spiritual condition of those who do not yet know Christ. 
• We have identifiable pathways for our evangelism to take place in our ministries. 
• Our people are growing in the ability to build spiritual friendships and equipped to share their faith as God-birthed opportunities arise.

Transforming Communities through Compassion, Mercy & Justice - Micah 6:8

• We are burdened for the hurting people in our community and beyond. 
• We have identifiable pathways for compassion, mercy and justice ministries to take place. 
• Our people are equipped and growing in their ability to see and address the hurts and the causes of hurt in our community and beyond.

Global Perspective & Engagement - Acts 1:8

• We raise the sights of our members beyond our congregation and community by developing a Biblical worldview and often pray for and reference global matters. 
• We have identifiable pathways to support the cause of Christ globally. 
• Our people are equipped and growing in their ability to participate in the global dimensions of our ministry. (Acts 1:8)