Beliefs

We believe there is only one God; the God revealed to us in the Old and New Testaments. God is triune (three in one): The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He is sovereign, perfect, holy, and committed to His creation. (Gen. 1:1, Matt. 3:16-17, Gen. 1:26, 2 Cor. 13:14)

We believe that the 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books of Scripture are the infallible and authoritative Word of God. The Scriptures are relevant and applicable to every aspect of life in Christ. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, Josh. 1:8)

We believe Jesus is the perfect Son of God; fully God and fully man. Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, was crucified, was buried, was resurrected, and ascended to Heaven. (John 1:1, Heb. 2:17, Phil. 2:6-9)

We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He dwells in and with all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts us of our sin, leads us in Christlikeness, comforts us in trial, and empowers us through the many gifts of the Spirit. (John 14:16-26, 1 Cor. 12:7-11, Eph. 4:30)

We believe we were designed for perfect relationship with God; but in the Garden of Eden, mankind rebelled against God's command. Because of Adam and Eve's disobedience, we are born in a state of sin and separation from God. Only Jesus' victory on the cross can secure us back in right relationship with our Creator. (Gen. 3:6-7, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:8-10)

We believe that despite the sin and fall of mankind, there is forgiveness, hope, healing, restoration and eternal life found in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. All have missed the mark and rebelled against God, but all have been offered the free gift of grace made available by the shed blood of Jesus Christ. The redemption offered to humankind through the work of Christ must be received by repentance toward God and faith in Christ. (John 3:3; Acts 4:12; Eph. 1:7; Rom. 5:10)

We believe that at the moment a person confesses their faith in Jesus, the journey of discipleship has begun. Life in Christ is not just believing a list of doctrines, but truly becoming more and more like Christ as we walk with Him. We grow as disciples as we partner with the Holy Spirit in prayer, Scripture reading, Church community, worship, generosity, and other practices. (2 Cor. 3:18, Romans 12:2, 1 Tim. 4:7-8, John 15:5)

We believe the Church is the body of Christ and God’s primary means of advancing His Kingdom on earth. The Church exists to worship Jesus Christ, gathering His people to glorify His name, proclaim His gospel, and grow together in His likeness. We receive water baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion) as sacraments instituted by Christ Himself, through which His grace is received by faith. The Church is composed of all those who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone. The Church is manifest in local churches. (Matt. 6:9-13, Eph. 1:22–23, 1 Cor. 12:13, Acts 2:40-47)

We believe those who hear, repent, and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ will spend eternity with Him in everlasting joy, peace, and perfection. We believe that those who reject Christ and His atoning sacrifice will be separated from God for all eternity. (John 14:2–3, Rev. 20:15, Rev. 21:8, Matt. 25:46)

We believe that God has ordained marriage as a sacred, lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. Marriage is a gift that demonstrates joy, love, and unity; and serves as a representation of the mutual love and devotion of Christ and His bride - The Church. We believe that human sexuality, including the right ordering of sexual intimacy within marriage and chastity outside of it, is to be lived in accordance with the teaching of the Scriptures. (Gen. 2:24, Matt. 19:4, Eph. 5:25)

We believe that both men and women are necessary for the health and ministry of the local church. We believe that biblically qualified women should lead, teach, preach, pastor, and flourish in the gifts God has given them. (Gen. 1:27-28,Joel 2:28-29, Rom. 16:1-2)