Core Beliefs
- There is one true and eternal God, the creator of the heavens and the earth, existing in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. (John 1:1-5, Ephesians 4:4-6)
- The Bible, in its original form and documents, is the only inspired, infallible and authoritative Word of God, a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. (2 Timothy 3:16, Psalms 119:105))
- All mankind has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
- God, out of his love for mankind, sent his son Jesus to earth to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins and to rise from the dead. (1 Corinthians 15:1-8)
- Salvation cannot be gained by human effort but only through God’s grace in the redemption He provided in Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:23-24)
- Salvation is a free gift to all who believe in Christ and are willing to repent of their sins and be baptized into Him by immersion for the forgiveness of sins. (Romans 10:9-11, Acts 2:38)
- The church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue the task of seeking and saving the lost and discipling the saved. (Ephesians 4:1-16)
Guiding Principles
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At all times we let Christ’s life of sacrifice, service and holiness guide our actions, thoughts and speech. (Philippians 2:3-11)
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We share the good news of Christ with our community and the world, realizing His power to transform lives. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
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We endeavor to prepare all members for fulfillment of their God-called purpose by providing the spiritual training and resources necessary. (Romans 12:1-8)
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Because we come from many different backgrounds and stories, we know we will occasionally have differences of opinion and understanding. In those cases, we seek to follow this wisdom: In matters of faith, unity; in matters of opinion, liberty; in all things, love. (Romans 14:1-15:6)
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We realize that Christ’s church is not limited to our congregation, and we seek opportunities for fellowship with other believers. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23; Mark 9:38-41)
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We strive to honor God through spirit-filled worship. (John 4:24; Psalms 100)
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We immerse believers for the forgiveness of their sins that they might receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38; Matthew 28:19)
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We serve those in need, both inside and outside the church. (Galatians 6:9-10)
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We strive for a family atmosphere among our members. (2 Corinthians 13:12-13, 1 Peter 4:9-10, 1 John 1:7)
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We believe that all have unique gifts, talents and abilities, and we challenge our members to use them faithfully in service inside and outside the church. (Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13)