Statement of Faith

We believe:

  • The Bible
    We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be inspired by God and without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of mankind, and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life.
  • God
    We believe in one God, creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    We believe that Jesus is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross a sacrifice for our sins, according to the Scriptures. Further, he arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where he now is our high priest, judge, and advocate.

    We believe that the Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ, convicts persons, and regenerates the believer by indwelling, guiding, instructing, and empowering for godly living and service. The Holy Spirit gifts persons for the edification of the Church and as a testimony of the reality of Jesus Christ to the unbelieving world.

  • The Creation
    We believe God created heaven and earth and made humankind in his own image. Humanity fell into sin and is therefore separated from God.
  • The Individual
    We believe that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ provide the only grounds for salvation, justification, and reconnection to God. Individuals experience either eternal life with God or eternal punishment away from Him.

    We believe that water baptism, as a public confession, and the Lord's Supper, as a communion of the saints, are vital expressions of our individual obedience to Christ. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation.

  • The Church
    We believe that the true Church is composed of all such persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united in the body of Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and head of the Church, and every local congregation has the commission to advance the kingdom of God.
  • The Adversary
    We believe that we have an adversary, satan, who continually solicits people to sin. As a conquered enemy, he is to be resisted by submitting to God.
  • The Future
    We believe in the personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will return for the unified Church worldwide and rule and reign with them forever.