Our beliefs represent the foundation of our faith and are our understanding of what the Bible proclaims as the essentials of Christianity. All of our values, behaviors, teachings and way of life flow out of these statements. Beyond this, we embrace St. Augustine’s philosophy, “In Essentials Unity, In Non-Essentials Liberty, In All Things Charity.”
WE BELIEVE in the one true and living God, who eternally exists in three persons in unity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19)
WE BELIEVE in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures.
WE BELIEVE in the original perfection of creation; the inherent corruptness of humanity through the fall; the necessity of repentance by grace and through faith in Christ alone, and the eternal separation from God of the finally unrepentant.
WE BELIEVE in the virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension, and continuing intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ; His second coming and eternal Kingdom reign. (John 1:1, John 1:14; John 20; Philippians 5:2-6)
WE BELIEVE in the justification and sanctification of believers through the finished work of Christ, their security as they remain in Him, and their future resurrection in an incorruptible body.
WE BELIEVE in the ordinances of baptism by immersion and of the Lord’s Supper.
WE BELIEVE in the baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with supernatural signs, empowering the Church for its mission in the world.
WE BELIEVE in the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Church and ministry to the world.
WE BELIEVE in Christ’s leadership of the Church through the ascension ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers and elders, for the unity, maturity and growth of the Church.
WE BELIEVE in the privilege and responsibility of wise stewardship of all that God has given, including the practice of tithing to the local church.
WE BELIEVE that marriage is ordained by God in Scripture for the exclusive union between one man and one woman, for their mutual help and comfort.