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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
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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)
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Biblical Teaching
We teach the relevance of God's word while
remaining doctrinally pure.
(2 Timothy 3:16)
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Authentic Worship
We proclaim the supremacy of Christ in the
way we live our lives and in culturally relevant worship. (Romans 12:1-2)
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Prayer
We seek God's help in all matters,
including the planning and execution of all activities of this church.
(Matthew 7:7-11)
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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)
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Family
We work to develop strong families that
provide spiritual nurture to their members which overflows to others around
them. (2 Timothy 1:5)
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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.
Our Mission and Vision
"Mission"
is the grand
plan, the achievement of which will likely require many lesser plans, strategies
and activities. It is why we exist as a congregation.
To Glorify God
by equipping people to know and serve Him.
We do this in four ways:
1. Celebrate the
life of Christ together. Exaltation
2. Care for one
another in Christ's love. Encourage
3. Cultivate
personal growth in Christ through prayer and Bible Study. Edify
4. Communicate
Christ in our areas of influence. Evangelize
"Vision" is God's
dream dreamed in us. It's a clear, compelling picture of a future state.
People
experiencing God in an intimate relationship and making a difference in the
world.
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People equipped to know God
personally.
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People involved in real and
personal worship of God.
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People with broken hearts
experiencing emotional healing.
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People with physical needs
having those needs met.
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People serving God in
community and Church.
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