Statement Of Faith
We Believe:
1. That the Bible, comprising the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments,
is the inspired Word of God. It is without error in the original writings and is the
final authority for faith and life. (Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
2. In one God, infinitely perfect in love, justice, holiness and wisdom, Creator of
all things and existing in three persons, the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
3. In Jesus Christ, wholly God and man, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the
virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins, was buried, and rose from
the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He is
the mediator between God and man and will return to earth to judge all men and establish
His kingdom. (John 1:1-5; Luke 1:35; Romans 3:24-25, 5:8; Philippians 2:6-11; 2
Corinthians 5:18-19; 1 John 4:10)
4. In the Holy Spirit, who is present in the world to reveal and glorify Christ, to
make men and women aware of their sins, and to impart new life to all who place their
faith in Christ alone. He indwells believers from the moment of spiritual birth,
instructs them, and empowers them to live lives that are pleasing to God. He also
imparts a spiritual gift or gifts to every believer. (John 16:5-13; Romans 8:9; Acts 1:8;
1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
5. That human beings were created in the image of God but chose to sin by disobeying
God and in that condition are alienated from God. Therefore, all human beings are born
with a corrupted nature, completely unable to recover from their sin and estrangement
from God except by a personal faith in Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:26-27, 3:6-7; Isaiah 53:6,
59:2; Romans 3:22-23; 5:12-17)
6. That people can receive forgiveness and freedom from the punishment their sins
deserve, spiritual rebirth, and eternal life not by human effort nor by self improvement
but only by the grace of God through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ and the power
of His resurrection. Those who turn from their sin, place their trust in Christ alone,
and receive Him into their hearts and lives become children of God. (Romans 6:23, 8:1;
Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-10; Titus 3:5-7; John 1:12)
7. That the true Church is composed of all persons who through saving faith in Jesus
Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and that only those who are thus united
together as members of the universal Church shall be eligible for membership in the local
church. We observe water baptism and the Lord's Supper, but do not regard either of
these as a means of salvation. (Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:4-14;
Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 22:19-20; Ephesians 2:8-10)
8. In the personal, visible, and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ to this earth,
and the consummation of His Kingdom, and in the bodily resurrection of the dead: of the
unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment, and of the believer to everlasting
blessedness and joy with the Lord. (Acts 1:11; Revelation 22:12; 1 Corinthians 15:51-59; 1
Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Revelation 20:11-21:8)
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Our Values
Character and Integrity
Outward Focused
Biblical, Culturally Relevant Teaching
Broad and Deep Relationships
Loving Leadership
Edifying Worship
Sincere Encouragement
Trusting Prayer
Open and Warm Fellowship
New and Innovative Methods
Evaluation and Effectiveness
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