Our Beliefs & Values

Our Beliefs

The Bible is the Word of God.

The Holy Scriptures are the inspired Word of God. They were written by men under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and are absolute truth. The scriptures are final authority for all Christian faith.

2 Timothy 3:15-17, 1 Peter 1:23, Hebrews 4:12

God is three in one.

God exists as the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. Each part of the Trinity serves a different function and purpose, but they each possess equal power and authority.

1 John 5:7, John 10:30, Luke 1:35, Colossians 1:15-17

Jesus is the Son of God.

Jesus is God’s only plan for bringing people back into a right relationship with Him. He was sent by God, lived a perfect and blameless life on earth, and carried the judgment for sin, becoming a one-time sacrifice and substitution for all people.

Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 1:23

Man is made in the image of God.

God made man His most prized creation. Every human is uniquely created and is worthy of dignity, respect, and love. Man was created in the likeness of God, and it was His intention that we have a personal relationship with Him.

2 Corinthians 3:18, Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 139:13-16

Salvation is a gift from God.

Salvation is freely given when those who believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, asking Him to be their Lord and Savior. Salvation is not earned by human effort. It is a free gift of God’s grace and must be willfully accepted through faith.

Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Ephesians 2:8-9

The Ordinances of the Church are demonstrations of our faith in Jesus.

Water Baptism is a public declaration of a decision to follow Christ and obey His commands. We receive the elements of communion in remembrance of His suffering, death, burial, and resurrection, His priestly ministry, and His coming again.

Mark 16:15-17, Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:24-27

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for all believers.

There is a separate experience from salvation that the Bible calls the baptism of the Holy Spirit. When a person receives the Holy Spirit, they obtain a new prayer language, biblically called speaking in other tongues. Jesus commanded all believers to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:1-4, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 19:1-7

Prosperity in spirit, soul, and body is a right for every believer.

God wants us to live a blessed life so that we can walk out the calling He has for us. The power of Jesus provides salvation for the believer, restoration for the soul, and healing for the body.

3 John 1:2, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 53:4-5, Genesis 12:2

We are called to live a life of faith.

Without faith it is impossible to please God. Through faith we have access to all the good things that God provides for those who believe. Faith is exercised by believing in the heart, confessing with your mouth, and obeying the Word of God.

Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 9:29, Hebrew 10:38, James 2:18

Marriage is God’s unique design.

Marriage is the God-designed institution where one man, born biologically as a man, and one woman, born biologically as a woman, enter into a lifelong, exclusive relationship. This Holy relationship is a parallel of Christ and His bride, the Church.

Genesis 2:20-25, Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:21-33

The Church is the Body of Christ.

Each of us have been placed by God into the body of Christ for a purpose. We have been instructed to work together to reach the world with the gospel message.

Romans 12:4-5, I Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 5:23

The Local Church has a mission.

We believe the mission of the local church is to assemble together to carry the name of Jesus, worship God, evangelize the world, equip the saints for the work of the ministry and to edify the body of Christ.

Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 9:15, 2 Corinthians 5:18 Hebrews 8:6-13

Jesus will rapture the church.

Jesus will return to the earth for a second time to establish his Kingdom. There will be resurrection of believers who have died, and a catching away of those who are alive and remain who have faithfully followed Him and obeyed His commands.

1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, John 14:3

We will exist forever after this life.

Heaven and Hell are real places. Those who know God and have received salvation will ascend into Heaven for eternity when their physical bodies die. Those who have not will descend into Hell and be separated from God forever.

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, Jude 7, Revelation 20:12-15, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

There will be a new Heaven and a new earth.

Our time on earth is temporary. God will create a new heaven and a new earth where believers will live together with Him eternally.

Isaiah 65:17, 2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:2

Our Values

Bible Reading

The Bible is completely relevant for today. We have been instructed to let the Word of God dwell in us richly. Studying the Word of God causes the believer to know who they are in Christ, understand the will of God, and creates intimacy with God.

Praise & Worship

We place a great importance on praising and worshipping God. When we worship Him, He comes and dwells among us to minister and touch our lives in His presence.

Church Attendance

Connecting with God’s people is crucial to the Christian walk. Regular intentional church attendance causes us to belong to a group of believers that combine strengths, talents, and finances to see God move in our community and around the world.

Prayer

Prayer is simply communicating and fellowshipping with God. Scripture tells us that we are to pray without ceasing. Our personal prayer life gives us an opportunity to thank God for all He has done and causes us to maintain close fellowship with Him.

Giving

Through the tithes and offerings of God’s people, the vision and mission of the local church can be accomplished. Being generous and purposeful in our giving not only propels the gospel ministry but is obedient and honorable to God.

Christian Conduct

Once we meet Jesus, our lives are changed. We are not the same as we used to be. The outward actions of our lives are a direct reflection of the inward change that is happening through the power of Jesus.

Discipleship

Disciples are not born, they’re made. Through submitting to the teaching of the Word of God, the working of the Holy Spirit, and applying Biblical principles in our lives, we are equipped to do the work of the ministry.