The dominant element of this logo is a combination of an anchor and a cross. This idea grew as an attempt to represent the church institution and the location of the institution that located in Sarasota, FL, which is relevant to the maritime area.
Furthermore, the name of the institution is accommodated as a city silhouette with waves as a complement, while strengthening the coastal character.
The arrangement of all these elements which have the final form into a circle (which can be uniquely seen as a form of the rising sun), are intended to give the character of hope (hopecity).