STATEMENTS OF FAITH


The local church is a community of believers who gather for worship, prayer, instruction, encouragement, mutual accountability and fellowship.  Through it, believers invest time, energy, spiritual gifts, and resources to fulfill the Great Commission. Baptism and Communion are practiced by the church as key identifying symbols of Jesus' death and resurrection.  (Acts 2:18, 42-47; Matthew 28:16-20; Romans 6; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, 12:7; 2 Timothy 2:2; Acts 1:8)


The Bible is God's unique revelation to people.  It is the inspired, infallible Word of God, and the supreme and final authority on all matters upon which it teaches. No other writings are vested with such divine authority. (Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105-106)


There is only one God, Creator of Heaven and Earth who exists eternally as three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each fully God, yet each personally distinct from the other.  (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19-20; John 14:15-17)


All people are created in God's image and are exceedingly valuable to Him.  The overarching story of the Bible is one of rescue and redemption. God loves people, and invites them to live in communion with Himself and in community with each other. (Genesis 1:26-27; John 3:16, 17; Colossians 3; Acts 2:42-47)

 

Jesus Christ is both the full expression of God and is fully human.  He was born of the virgin Mary and lived a perfect sinless life. He willingly took upon Himself all of our sins, died and rose again bodily, and is at the right hand of the Father as our advocate and mediator. Someday, He will return to fulfill the eternal plan of God. (Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 7:25)

 

Jesus Christ is the only hope for mankind.  God gives salvation and eternal life to anyone who trusts in Jesus Christ and in His sacrifice on his or her behalf. Salvation cannot be earned through personal goodness or human effort. It is a gift that must be received by faith. (Romans 3:21-26; Romans 5:1-11; Ephesians 2:8-9)

 

The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and draws people to Christ.  He also indwells all believers. He is available to empower them to lead Christ-like lives, and gives them spiritual gifts with which to serve the church and reach out to a lost and needy world. (2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 5:18)

 

Death seals the eternal destiny of each person.  Followers of Jesus will be received into God's loving presence and rewarded for their faithfulness to Him in this life. Those who have not accepted his free gift of salvation will be judged and will spend eternity separated from him. (Hebrews 9:27 Matthew 25; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9; 1 Corinthians 3:10,14)


All who follow Jesus are members of the body of Christ, the one true Church Universal. Spiritual unity is to be expressed among Christians by acceptance and love of one another across ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, national, gender and denominational lines. (Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18, 3:11; Ephesians 3:17-19, 4:13-16)




OUR MISSION


To see people transformed by Jesus Christ, as we proclaim the gospel with our words and our lives. 


 

OUR VISION

                 

  • We'll be a church full of broken people, helping broken people discover that knowing Jesus is truly enough; just real people, being honest and authentic, loving and welcoming everyone right where they are.  
  • We'll be all in -letting our love for God shape our choices, our families, our time, and how we serve; raising our kids to know Him, showing up with purpose, and living out what we believe - not just watchings from the sidelines.
  • We'll follow the Spirit's lead, living on mission every day, praying like it matters, because it does, and worshipping with our whole hearts.
  • We won't be able to keep Jesus to ourselves.  Whether it's across the street or across the world, we're passionate about sharing His love in ways that change lives.  
  • We''ll be always learning, always growing - through the highs and lows - believing God is at work in it all, so we're not quitting, coasting, or fading out.  
  • And we'll do life together.  Encouraging, challenging, and cheering each other on as we follow Jesus.  


      

OUR VALUES

                 

  • The Word - following God's guidance (Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)
  • The Gospel - sharing God's grace (John 3:16, Romans 6:23)
  • Prayer - talking with God (Exodus 33:11; John 10:27)
  • Love - reflecting God's character (1 John 4:8,16; John 13:34-35)
  • Faith - trusting God's leadership (Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17)
  • Sanctification - growing in God's holiness (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Peter 3:18)

 


OUR STRATEGY

                 

  • Worshiping Together - gathering together each Sunday as a church body (Hebrews 10:24-25)  
  • Serving Together - using our spiritual gifts to serve (Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12)
  • Doing life together - living in Christian community (Acts 2:42-47)