OUR VISION: Living to Love and Glorify Jesus
Our Next Steps
BELIEFS
One God As Three Persons
Scripture teaches that one God created and sustains the universe. He eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1, 26; Matthew 3:16-17 & 28:19; John 1:1-3; 14:6-20).
Jesus as Savior and the Head of the Church
Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, arose from the dead, and now reigns with God in heaven (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8).
Scripture teaches that it is essential to live a committed Christian life after accepting God’s gift of salvation (Romans 6:1-14; Ephesians 5:1-21; Colossians 3:1-17).
Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ will one day return to gather those who followed Him to their eternal destiny in heaven and to condemn those who did not follow Him to their eternal destiny in hell (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
The Holy Spirit as Counselor
Scripture teaches that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God to Empower believers to live the Christian life (John 16:5-10; Acts 2:38; Romans 8:1-17; 1 Corinthians 12).
The Bible as God's Holy Word
Scripture teaches that the Bible is the inspired word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
All People as Loved Sinners
Scripture teaches that every person has worth as a creation of God, but all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Genesis 1:26,27; 3:1-3; Romans 3:23).
Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins and eternal life are available to those who place their faith in Jesus Christ for his atoning sacrifice on the cross and resurrection from the dead. (John 3:16; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:8-9).
Baptism as Immersion
Scripture teaches that faith in Christ is expressed by believing in Jesus Christ, repenting of your sins, confessing Christ as Savior and Lord, and being baptized by immersion into Christ (Acts 2:38; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9; Galatians 3:25-27).
Transformed Living
Scripture teaches that a love for God transforms the believer as Jesus (the Word) changes the heart, mind, body, and soul through the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Luke 10:27; Galatians 5:19-26).
Christians as Disciples who make Disciples
Scripture teaches that the Church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit and exists to exalt God, evangelize the lost, and encourage, edify and equip the saved (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:36-47).
Family as a Foundation
Scripture teaches that God designed the family unit of a husband and wife as a foundation for church and society to flourish (Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:21-33).