The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2 · Psalm 119:11, 89, 105 · Isaiah 40:8 · Matthew 22:29 · John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17 · Romans 15:4 · 2 Timothy 3:15-17 · Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12 · 1 Peter 1:25 · 2 Peter 3:16
Trinity
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4 · Isaiah 61:1 · Matthew 28:19 · Mark 1:9-11 · Luke 1:35 · John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16 · Romans 8:9-11 · 1 Corinthians 8:6 · 2 Corinthians 13:14 · Hebrews 1:8-10 · James 2:19
The Father
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
Exodus 3:14 · Numbers 23:19 · Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2 · Psalm 11:4-6 · Malachi 3:6 · John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1 · Acts 17:28 · Romans 3:3-4
The Son
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.
Isaiah 7:14; 53 · Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6 · Luke 22:70; 24:46-47 · John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5 · Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56 · Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4 · 1 Corinthians 8:6 · 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 · Galatians 4:4-5 · Philippians 2:5-11 · Colossians 1:15; 2:9 · 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.
Genesis 1:2 · Psalm 51:11; 139:7 ff. · Isaiah 61:1-3 · Joel 2:28-32 · Mark 1:10 · Luke 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12 · John 15:26; 16:7-14 · Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2 · Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27 · 1 Corinthians 3:16 · Ephesians 1:13-14 · 2 Peter 1:2 · Revelation 22:17
Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, 36 · Romans 6:23 · 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13 · Revelation 20:15
Man
Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3 · Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5 · Isaiah 6:5 · Jeremiah 17:5 · Acts 17:26-31 · Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25 · 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-22 · Ephesians 2 · Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11
Salvation
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.
Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7 · Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6 · Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32 · John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24 · Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31 · Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6 · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 · Galatians 2:20; 3:13 · Ephesians 2:8-10 · Philippians 2:12-13 · Hebrews 9:24-28 · Revelation 3:20
The Church
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20 · Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28 · 1 Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12 · Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32 · Colossians 1:18; 3:15 · 1 Timothy 4:14 · 1 Peter 5:1-4 · Revelation 21:2-3
Women in Ministry & Leadership
We believe that God calls, equips, and empowers both men and women to serve and lead in His Church. We affirm that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to all believers, regardless of gender, and that both men and women can serve in every area of ministry and leadership, including pastoral leadership. We believe leadership is determined by God’s calling, biblical character, and spiritual gifting.
Acts 2:17–18 · Romans 16:1–7 · Galatians 3:28 · 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
Marriage & Family
We believe that marriage is a sacred covenant established by God between one man and one woman, designed to reflect the relationship between Christ and His Church. We believe marriage is intended to be a lifelong commitment built on love, faithfulness, and mutual respect. We affirm the biblical definition of marriage while recognizing that every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and love.
Genesis 2:18–24 · Matthew 19:4–6 · Ephesians 5:25–33
The Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts
We believe that the Holy Spirit is actively at work in the Church today, empowering believers to live godly lives, share the Gospel, and fulfill God’s purposes. We believe that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit described in Scripture are available and active today, including prophecy, healing, miracles, speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, discernment, and other spiritual gifts. We believe these gifts are given by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of strengthening the Church, encouraging believers, and demonstrating God’s power and love. We encourage believers to pursue spiritual gifts while exercising them in accordance with Scripture, with love, wisdom, and order.
Acts 1:8 · Acts 2:1–4 · Romans 12:6–8 · 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 · 1 Corinthians 14:1–40
Ordinances
We believe that Jesus established two ordinances for His Church: Water Baptism and Communion. These are sacred acts of obedience that celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ and remind us of His life, death, and resurrection.
Water Baptism
We believe water baptism by immersion is an outward expression of an inward transformation. It is a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ, symbolizing our identification with His death, burial, and resurrection. We believe baptism follows a personal decision to follow Jesus and is an important step of obedience for every believer.
Matthew 28:19–20 · Acts 2:38–41 · Romans 6:3–4 · Colossians 2:12
Communion (The Lord’s Supper)
We believe Communion is a sacred time of remembrance, reflection, and thanksgiving for the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. The bread represents His body, broken for us, and the cup represents His blood, shed for the forgiveness of our sins. We observe Communion as an act of worship, remembering His sacrifice, celebrating our unity in Christ, and proclaiming His return.
Luke 22:19–20 · 1 Corinthians 10:16–17 · 1 Corinthians 11:23–26