Foundational Beliefs

GOD

 We believe God is a Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each an uncreated person –– one in essence, equal in  power and glory. We believe in God the Father, Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth. (Genesis 1:1 Psalm 90:2; Matthew 3:16-17)

 JESUS

 We believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He was crucified, dead, and buried. He rose again on the third day. He ascended to heaven and now sits in authority at the right hand of God the Father. He will return to claim his Church and judge mankind. (Acts 10:38-43; Hebrews 1:2-3; Matthew 25:31-32)

 HOLY SPIRIT

We believe the Holy Spirit is God, the Lord, and giver of life, who was given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit empowers Christ-followers to serve and share their faith, cleanses man from the old nature, and shapes us to the image of Christ. (Acts 2:1-4; John 16:7-14; Galatians 3:22-23)

 THE CHURCH

We believe in the Church, the bride of Christ, whose goal is to make disciples throughout the world. This global Church comprises many local fellowships. We affirm those fellowships that see Jesus Christ as Lord and the only way to Heaven. (Acts 2:46-47; Matthew 28:19-20)

 MARRIAGE

We believe in the Biblical definition of marriage: one man and one woman committed to each other in a union of mutual love, faithfulness, and respect. Marriage exists to be a picture of the unchanging love Christ has for His own bride, the Church. (Genesis 2:18,22-24; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:31-33)

 THE BIBLE

We believe the Bible is the perfect and inspired Word of God. It is our source of all doctrine, instruction and correction. It provides practical guidance for everyday life. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119:103)

 COMMUNION

We believe in communion as a commemoration of Christ’s death and will continue to do it in His memory until He comes again. It is a sign of our relationship with Him. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Matthew 26:26-29)

 BAPTISM

We believe baptism is an outward sign of what God has already done in our lives. We follow Christ’s example, and identify with Him through it, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 16:31, 33)

 SIN

We believe mankind is enslaved to sin. Jesus Christ came to pay the price for our sin on the cross. By His death, we can be in a true relationship with God. His death makes possible the healing of our body, soul, and spirit. (John 8:34; Romans 6:16, 23; Isaiah 53:6)

 RESURRECTION

We believe in a literal second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and eagerly await the resurrection of those who died in Him. We believe in a literal Heaven and Hell. Christ, based on their relationship with Him, determines the eternal status for saints and unbelievers. (Romans 8:11; I Corinthians 15:12-14, 19)

Our Core Values:

It’s all about Jesus. Jesus is the core of the ministry, without Him we are nothing.

The Church is alive. Jesus birthed the local church, and it still powerfully stands to bring hope to the world.

Everyone can go. The Great Commission is for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or status.

We are risk-takers. Jesus is worth it all. We take risks and abandon it all because Jesus is worthy of it all.

We are sent ones. Sent by Jesus, we can go and represent Him confidently wherever He sends us.