Core Beliefs
1. The Word of God
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error
in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,
and that is has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
2. The Trinity
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three
persons, that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute
distinct, but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and
redemption. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 48:16, Genesis 6:3)
3. God the Father
We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, personal spirit, perfect in holiness,
wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the
affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sins and
death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. (John 6:27)
4. Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit.
We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe
in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven,
perpetual intercession for His people, and personal visible return to earth.
(Matthew 22:41-46, Acts 1:11)
5. The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and the Son to
convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate,
sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy
Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper,
teacher and guide. (2 Corinthians 3:17)
6. Regeneration
We believe that all people are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore,
under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in
Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
7. The Church
We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the
head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church,
consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible
confession of faith, and associated for worship, work and fellowship. We believe
that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving
the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.
(Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:12-16, 1 Corinthians 12:13)
8. Christian Conduct
We believe that a Christian should live for the glory of God and the well-being of
others; that his/her conduct should be blameless before the world; that he/she
should be a faithful steward of his possessions; and that he/she should seek to
realize for himself/herself and others the full stature of maturity in Christ.
(1 Peter 1:13-16, Hebrews 13:15-16)
9. The Ordinances
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local
church: baptism and the Lord's Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the
immersion of a believer in water into the name of the triune God
(Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:38).
We believe that the Lord's Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of
His death (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until
the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
10. Religious Liberty
We believe that every human being has direct relations with God, and is responsible
to God alone in all matters of faith; that each church is independent and must be
free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; that therefore
the Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions, each
fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other.
11. Church Cooperation
We believe that local churches can best promote the cause of Christ by cooperating
with one another in a denominational organization. Such as organization, whether
a regional or district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches.
Cooperation in a conference is voluntary and may be terminated at any time.
Churches may likewise cooperate with interdenominational fellowships on a voluntary basis.
12. The Last Things
We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth
and the establishment of His kingdom. We believe the resurrection of the body,
the final judgment, (Revelations 20:5-10) the eternal happiness of the righteous,
(Philippians 3:20-21) and the endless suffering of the wicked (Revelations 20:7-10).
Core Values
Evangelism
We believe that lost people matter to God and that he wants to use us to help
people become fully devoted followers of Christ through local and worldwide
evangelism. (Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:19-20)
Biblical Teaching
We teach the relevance of God's word while remaining doctrinally pure.
(2 Timothy 3:16)
Authentic Worship
We proclaim the supremacy of Christ in the way we live our lives and in culturally
relevant worship. (Romans 12:1-2)
Prayer
We seek God's help in all matters, including the planning and execution of all
activities of this church. (Matthew 7:7-11)
Sense of Community
We work together with all believers in our community, exercising spiritual gifts
to provide loving support for one another and outreach to the lost. (Acts 2:44-46)
Family
We work to develop strong families that provide spiritual nurture to their members
which overflows to others around them. (2 Timothy 1:5)
Intimacy with Christ
We strive to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that becomes
evident in the way we live our lives including stewardship, servant hood and
the pursuit of Kingdom goals.