SCRIPTURE (Truth)

Scripture is the beloved story of God’s rescue mission for the hearts of every man woman and child.  We believe that the story of God is as active today as it was when it was written.  Through God’s word, we begin to behold the author and perfector of our faith and His constant pursuit to rescue us.  We believe scripture is the inspired word of God and is foundational in the believers life to guide them daily in Truth.  We believe the Word will do what it promises and that through scripture we have a personal encounter with God.  (Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Isaiah 55:11)

PRAYER (Union)

Prayer is essential to the life of the believer - it is our very lifeline as sons and daughters.  We believe that God speaks, He is still speaking, and He longs to hear from you.  Learning how to pray and to have an active prayer life allows the believer to enter the presence of the Lord to receive His love, His affirmation and His guidance.  We believe in following Jesus’ model of prioritizing His union with His Father. (Matthew 14:23; Luke 5:16; Mark 1:35)

HOPE of JESUS (Serving)

We demonstrate our Hope of Jesus by serving one another, sharing with each other in wholehearted genuine relationships, and caring for our brothers and sisters in need.  This is the fruit of the love of Christ demonstrated through the life of the believer.  (1 Thessalonians 2:7-8; John 13:34-35)

WORSHIP (Gift)

Worship is the outward expression of the inward joy that overflows from the heart of the believer, both personally and corporately.  Worship is not limited to music but is expressed through utilizing your gifts to glorify God. (Psalm 150:6; Romans 12:1; Isaiah 25:1)

TRANSFORMATION (Story)

Whatever season you are in, your story is valued and transformation will occur as you experience Jesus personally.  We believe that transformation continues in a community that supports you as you live out your new identity in Christ. (2 Corinthians 3:18; 5:17; Galatians 2:20; Romans 12:2; Ezekiel 36:26; Ephesians 2:10)

RECONCILIATION (Faith)

We believe Reconciliation is the gift of becoming all that God designed us to be through faith, and is celebrated as an outward expression taught throughout scripture.  We see this expression take many different forms in scripture, such as Holy Communion, Baptism, confession and repentance. 

(1 Peter 1:3; Jeremiah 17:14; Romans 15:13)

In Holy Communion our command is to remember who the true hero of the story is. We take communion to acknowledge the sacrifice, to acknowledge the gift, and to say Thank you.  Jesus commanded His disciples to partake of the bread and the wine as a way to remember. The early believers, who saw that every time they gathered around a table to eat and drink, it was an important opportunity to recognize Jesus and thank God for all He’s done. (Luke 22:19-20; Matthew 26:26-28; John 6:53; 1 Corinthians 11:24-27; Acts 2:42-46)

• WE believe that Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are the inerrant, inspired, infallible Word of God.  God’s Word is the final authority for faith and life. 

• We believe there is only one God who consists as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.  God is all-powerful and all knowing. 

• We believe Christ is the eternal Son of God.  In His incarnation as Jesus Christ, He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.  Jesus lived a sinless human life.  His death on the cross made provision for the redemption of men from sin.  He literally, physically rose from the dead three days later, conquering death and sin.  He then appeared to His disciples, and ascended into heaven where He is exalted at the right hand of God. 

• We believe the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine.  He inspired men to write the Scriptures.  He enables mankind to understand truth, convict them of their need for Jesus Christ, and calls them to the Savior, and effects regeneration.  At the moment of regeneration, He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ.  He empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service. 

• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

• We believe man was created in the image of God and that the sin of Adam (the first man) marred that image, creating an eternal divide between God and man. 

• We believe the only way a person can have a true, forgiven relationship with God is through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.  Salvation is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  God offers eternal life as a free gift and it must be received by faith alone through God’s grace alone.  The life that comes from this gift is a permanent possession of the one receiving it.  There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. 

• We believe the church of the Lord Jesus Christ is a local body of baptized believers on mission to enlarge God’s kingdom by making disciples of all nations.  The local church is autonomous, free of any external authority of control. 

• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

• We believe Jesus instructed His followers to remember His death and resurrection.  He gave the church two visible symbols or ordinances as reminders.  The two ordinances are baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion). 

• We believe in the literal, physical return of Jesus to judge the living and the dead to complete His redemptive mission.