Mission, Beliefs & Values
Our Mission
To glorify God by following Jesus, loving God and others, and sharing the Gospel.Statement of Faith
The Bible:
We believe the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments, is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and holding final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
[2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 17:17; Psalm 119:9-16, 105; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Isaiah 55:10-11]
The Trinity: We believe there is one living and true God, eternally existing in loving unity as three divine persons, namely the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in their divine perfection and harmonious in fulfilling their distinct roles. We believe God is sovereign over all creation and worthy of all worship. Everything begins and ends with Him. [Matthew 28:19-20; John 14:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Genesis 1:26; John 10:30]
The Father: We believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. He is an infinite personal Spirit, perfect in all His attributes. We believe He concerns Himself mercifully and justly in the affairs of people, He hears and answers prayer, and He saves from sin and spiritual death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. [Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 30:18, 63:16, 64:8; 1 John 3:1; Ephesians 4:6; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; John 3:16; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Acts 1:10-11; Matthew 24:42-44]
The Son, Jesus Christ: We believe Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man. He is our Lord and Savior. We believe in His virgin birth as conceived by the Holy Spirit, His sinless life, miracles, and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and His personal and visible return to Earth. [John 1:1-4, 3:16; Matthew 1:18-25; 1 Peter 2:21-22; Hebrews 4:14-16; John 20:30-31; Hebrews 9:11-12]
The Holy Spirit: We believe in the Holy Spirit, sent from the Father in the name of the Son to convict people of their need for Jesus Christ. He regenerates, indwells, and empowers all who believe in Jesus, conforming them to His image. We believe the Holy Spirit gifts people for works of service to build up the church and is an abiding Comforter, Helper, Teacher, and Guide. [John 14:16, 26, 16:7-15; Romans 8:9-14; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13; Ephesians 1:13-14]
People: We believe God created people as the supreme object of His creation. He created us male and female in His image to glorify and enjoy Him forever. But through the sin of Adam and Eve, communion with God was broken. All people are born into a condition of sin and death, unable to save themselves. Only through Christ’s saving work can we be rescued from eternal judgment and separation from God, reconciled to God, and renewed in our spirit. [Genesis 1:26-27, 3:6-7; Psalm 8:3-6; Romans 3:23-24, 5:12,15; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Colossians 2:13-15]
Salvation: We believe salvation is wholly a gift of grace, planned by the Father, provided by the sacrifice of the Son, and applied and sealed by the Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus Christ, as our substitute, shed His blood on the cross as the only perfect, all-sufficient atonement for our sins. His atoning death and victorious resurrection constitute the only grounds for salvation. We believe God wants everyone everywhere to turn to Him, repent of their sin, and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. [John 3:3, 3:16-17, 14:6; Acts 2:38, 20:21; Romans 3:23-24, 5:6-8, 6:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 1:13-14, 2:4-9; 1 Timothy 2:3-4; Titus 3:4-7]
The Church: The Church is the living body and Bride of Christ composed of the redeemed. The Church is empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the good news of His kingdom, to make disciples of all nations, and to be the worshiping community teaching God’s truth, magnifying His glory, and developing Christian maturity. [Matthew 16:16-18, 28:19-20; Acts 2:42-47; Galatians 3:26-29; Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:19-22, 4:11-16; Colossians 1:18, 3:16; Hebrews 10:23-25; 1 Peter 4:8-11]
Ordinances: We believe Jesus instituted two ordinances: the Lord’s Supper (Communion) and Baptism. The Lord’s Supper symbolizes Christ’s new covenant with us through the cross. During Communion, we remember His death and anticipate His second coming. We believe Baptism by water is a believer’s public confession of Christ as Savior and Lord. It represents being buried with Christ into His death and raised in the newness of life. The church is to observe these ordinances until Christ returns. [Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38-41; Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26]
Christian Conduct: We believe God saves Christians by grace and sanctifies them by the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and fellowship with one another. Accordingly, Christians are to bring praise and honor to God by loving Him supremely and others sacrificially, pursuing holiness, faithfully stewarding their resources, sharing the gospel, and attaining for themselves and others the full stature of maturity in Christ. [Ephesians 2:8; Titus 3:5; John 17:17; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Mark 12:30-31; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 2; 9:6-8; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Peter 4:10]
Religious Liberty: We believe each individual is responsible to God and called to follow Jesus Christ in all matters of faith under the authority of the Scriptures. In areas not directly addressed in Scripture, we extend grace to one another where we differ, and love one another enough to forego our freedoms, not wanting a brother or sister to stumble. [Romans 14:1-23; Matthew 7:1-5; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 10:23-24; Galatians 5:1, 13; 1 Peter 2:16-17]
Last Things: We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to Earth and the establishment of His kingdom, where God will ultimately restore His creation and dwell with His people forever. We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal joy of the redeemed, and eternal separation from God for the lost. [Matthew 24:30-31; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians. 4:16-17; Revelation 1:7, 19:11-16, 20:11-15, 21:3-4]
The Trinity: We believe there is one living and true God, eternally existing in loving unity as three divine persons, namely the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in their divine perfection and harmonious in fulfilling their distinct roles. We believe God is sovereign over all creation and worthy of all worship. Everything begins and ends with Him. [Matthew 28:19-20; John 14:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Genesis 1:26; John 10:30]
The Father: We believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. He is an infinite personal Spirit, perfect in all His attributes. We believe He concerns Himself mercifully and justly in the affairs of people, He hears and answers prayer, and He saves from sin and spiritual death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. [Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 30:18, 63:16, 64:8; 1 John 3:1; Ephesians 4:6; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; John 3:16; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Acts 1:10-11; Matthew 24:42-44]
The Son, Jesus Christ: We believe Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man. He is our Lord and Savior. We believe in His virgin birth as conceived by the Holy Spirit, His sinless life, miracles, and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and His personal and visible return to Earth. [John 1:1-4, 3:16; Matthew 1:18-25; 1 Peter 2:21-22; Hebrews 4:14-16; John 20:30-31; Hebrews 9:11-12]
The Holy Spirit: We believe in the Holy Spirit, sent from the Father in the name of the Son to convict people of their need for Jesus Christ. He regenerates, indwells, and empowers all who believe in Jesus, conforming them to His image. We believe the Holy Spirit gifts people for works of service to build up the church and is an abiding Comforter, Helper, Teacher, and Guide. [John 14:16, 26, 16:7-15; Romans 8:9-14; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13; Ephesians 1:13-14]
People: We believe God created people as the supreme object of His creation. He created us male and female in His image to glorify and enjoy Him forever. But through the sin of Adam and Eve, communion with God was broken. All people are born into a condition of sin and death, unable to save themselves. Only through Christ’s saving work can we be rescued from eternal judgment and separation from God, reconciled to God, and renewed in our spirit. [Genesis 1:26-27, 3:6-7; Psalm 8:3-6; Romans 3:23-24, 5:12,15; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Colossians 2:13-15]
Salvation: We believe salvation is wholly a gift of grace, planned by the Father, provided by the sacrifice of the Son, and applied and sealed by the Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus Christ, as our substitute, shed His blood on the cross as the only perfect, all-sufficient atonement for our sins. His atoning death and victorious resurrection constitute the only grounds for salvation. We believe God wants everyone everywhere to turn to Him, repent of their sin, and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. [John 3:3, 3:16-17, 14:6; Acts 2:38, 20:21; Romans 3:23-24, 5:6-8, 6:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 1:13-14, 2:4-9; 1 Timothy 2:3-4; Titus 3:4-7]
The Church: The Church is the living body and Bride of Christ composed of the redeemed. The Church is empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the good news of His kingdom, to make disciples of all nations, and to be the worshiping community teaching God’s truth, magnifying His glory, and developing Christian maturity. [Matthew 16:16-18, 28:19-20; Acts 2:42-47; Galatians 3:26-29; Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:19-22, 4:11-16; Colossians 1:18, 3:16; Hebrews 10:23-25; 1 Peter 4:8-11]
Ordinances: We believe Jesus instituted two ordinances: the Lord’s Supper (Communion) and Baptism. The Lord’s Supper symbolizes Christ’s new covenant with us through the cross. During Communion, we remember His death and anticipate His second coming. We believe Baptism by water is a believer’s public confession of Christ as Savior and Lord. It represents being buried with Christ into His death and raised in the newness of life. The church is to observe these ordinances until Christ returns. [Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38-41; Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26]
Christian Conduct: We believe God saves Christians by grace and sanctifies them by the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and fellowship with one another. Accordingly, Christians are to bring praise and honor to God by loving Him supremely and others sacrificially, pursuing holiness, faithfully stewarding their resources, sharing the gospel, and attaining for themselves and others the full stature of maturity in Christ. [Ephesians 2:8; Titus 3:5; John 17:17; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Mark 12:30-31; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 2; 9:6-8; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Peter 4:10]
Religious Liberty: We believe each individual is responsible to God and called to follow Jesus Christ in all matters of faith under the authority of the Scriptures. In areas not directly addressed in Scripture, we extend grace to one another where we differ, and love one another enough to forego our freedoms, not wanting a brother or sister to stumble. [Romans 14:1-23; Matthew 7:1-5; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 10:23-24; Galatians 5:1, 13; 1 Peter 2:16-17]
Last Things: We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to Earth and the establishment of His kingdom, where God will ultimately restore His creation and dwell with His people forever. We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal joy of the redeemed, and eternal separation from God for the lost. [Matthew 24:30-31; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians. 4:16-17; Revelation 1:7, 19:11-16, 20:11-15, 21:3-4]
Core Values
Core Values are standards, qualities or characteristics which define who we are as a church. They are used to shape decisions, policies, relationships, systems and structures.
Glorifying Jesus: We are Christ-centered. Everything begins and ends with Him. Salvation, identity, purpose, and life change flow from loving, following, and obeying Him.
Praying Dependently: Through prayer, we draw near to God, seek His direction for our church, and receive strength for life and ministry. In prayer, the Holy Spirit empowers us to do the will and work of God.
Living Biblically: God speaks through his Word to change lives! Consistent prayer, reading, studying and teaching the Bible transforms our thoughts, actions, and ministry.
Growing Together: Life change happens as we study God’s Word in community and help each other live it out.
Healing Brokenness: Jesus came for the hurting and humbled. We follow His example of bringing healing and wholeness one life at a time.
Reaching Out: People who are far from God matter to Him and to us. Having experienced God’s grace, we reach others with the love of Christ wherever we live, work, and play.
Serving Generously: Having received every spiritual blessing in Christ, we delight in sharing our spiritual gifts, finances, time, and energies to build up the church and care for those around us.
Glorifying Jesus: We are Christ-centered. Everything begins and ends with Him. Salvation, identity, purpose, and life change flow from loving, following, and obeying Him.
Praying Dependently: Through prayer, we draw near to God, seek His direction for our church, and receive strength for life and ministry. In prayer, the Holy Spirit empowers us to do the will and work of God.
Living Biblically: God speaks through his Word to change lives! Consistent prayer, reading, studying and teaching the Bible transforms our thoughts, actions, and ministry.
Growing Together: Life change happens as we study God’s Word in community and help each other live it out.
Healing Brokenness: Jesus came for the hurting and humbled. We follow His example of bringing healing and wholeness one life at a time.
Reaching Out: People who are far from God matter to Him and to us. Having experienced God’s grace, we reach others with the love of Christ wherever we live, work, and play.
Serving Generously: Having received every spiritual blessing in Christ, we delight in sharing our spiritual gifts, finances, time, and energies to build up the church and care for those around us.
