What We Believe

We Believe in God

We believe in one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—Creator and Lord of all.
Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

We Believe in Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, crucified for our sins, raised from the dead, and seated at the right hand of the Father.
John 1:1, 14; Luke 1:35; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4

We Believe in the Holy Spirit

We believe in the present and active ministry of the Holy Spirit, who indwells, empowers, guides, teaches, and equips believers.
John 14:16–17, 26; Acts 1:8

We Believe the Bible Is the Word of God

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and our foundation for truth, faith, and Christian living.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21

We Believe in Salvation Through Jesus Christ

We believe salvation is by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, through whom we receive forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and eternal life.
John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–10

We Believe in the Church

We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, called to worship God, fellowship together, make disciples, serve others, and share the Gospel.
Acts 2:42–47; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Matthew 28:18–20

We Believe in the Fivefold Ministry

We believe Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip believers for ministry and build up the Body of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11–13

We Believe in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

We believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are active today, given by the Spirit for the strengthening and edification of the Body of Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:4–11; 1 Corinthians 14:1

We Believe in Divine Healing

We believe God heals, and we pray in faith for the sick, trusting in His power, wisdom, and sovereignty.
James 5:14–16; Mark 16:17–18

We Believe in Baptism and Communion

We believe in water baptism as an outward expression of faith in Jesus Christ and in Communion as a remembrance of His sacrifice for us.
Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

We Believe in the Resurrection and Return of Jesus Christ

We believe in the resurrection of the dead, eternal life, and the personal return of Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; John 11:25–26

We Believe in Following Jesus

We believe followers of Jesus are called to know Him, live His Word, walk by the Holy Spirit, love and serve others, and make disciples.
John 15:4–5; Galatians 5:16, 22–25; Matthew 22:37–39; Matthew 28:19–20