“In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty.
In all things, love.” ~ Augustine
What We Believe
The Nature of God
We believe in one living and true God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5–6), the Creator of heaven and earth (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 90:2), who eternally exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). These three are co-equal in power, glory, and majesty, and share the same divine essence while remaining distinct in personhood.
The Scriptures
We believe that the Holy Scriptures, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, are the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21). They are the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith, conduct, and doctrine (Psalm 19:7–11; Matthew 5:18). The Bible is sufficient for life and godliness and is to be diligently studied, faithfully preached, and joyfully obeyed (Joshua 1:8; James 1:22).
Humanity & Sin
We believe that mankind was created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26–27) to know, love, and glorify Him. However, through Adam’s disobedience, sin entered the world and corrupted human nature (Romans 5:12; Psalm 51:5). Every person is born with a sinful nature and is separated from God, unable to save themselves by good works or human effort (Isaiah 59:2; Ephesians 2:1–3). Sin brings spiritual death and the righteous judgment of God (Romans 6:23; Hebrews 9:27).
The person & work of Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man (John 1:1, 14; Colossians 2:9), conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary (Luke 1:35). He lived a sinless life (Hebrews 4:15), perfectly obeying the Father, and offered Himself as the substitutionary atonement for sin through His death on the cross (Isaiah 53:4–6; 1 Peter 2:24). He rose bodily from the dead on the third day (Luke 24:6–7; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4), demonstrating victory over sin and death, and ascended into heaven where He intercedes for His people (Hebrews 7:25; Acts 1:9–11). He will return in power and glory to judge the living and the dead (Matthew 25:31–32; Revelation 19:11–16).
About Salvation
We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace (Ephesians 2:8–9), received through personal repentance from sin and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Mark 1:15; Acts 16:31). In salvation, the believer is justified (Romans 5:1), adopted into God’s family (Galatians 4:4–5), redeemed from the penalty of sin (Ephesians 1:7), and reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:18–19). True saving faith will produce a life of obedience, perseverance, and good works (James 2:17; 1 John 2:3–6).
the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity, fully God and co-equal with the Father and the Son (Acts 5:3–4). He convicts the world of sin (John 16:8), regenerates and indwells every believer at conversion (Titus 3:5–6; Romans 8:9), and empowers them for holy living and ministry (Galatians 5:16–25; Acts 1:8). He sovereignly distributes spiritual gifts for the building up of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:4–7; Ephesians 4:11–13).
the Church
We believe that the church is the body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22–23), composed of all who have been redeemed by His blood and united to Him through faith (1 Corinthians 12:12–13). The local church is God’s primary instrument for worship, discipleship, fellowship, service, and mission (Acts 2:42–47; Hebrews 10:24–25). The ordinances given by Christ—baptism and the Lord’s Supper—are to be observed faithfully as visible signs of the gospel (Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26).
The Mission of The Church
We believe that the church is called to proclaim the gospel to all nations (Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8), making disciples who follow Jesus in every area of life. Every believer is called to participate in God’s mission, living as salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13–16) and using their gifts to serve both the church and the lost (1 Peter 4:10–11).
Discipleship & Christian Living
We believe that discipleship is a lifelong process of growth into Christlikeness (Romans 8:29; Philippians 3:12–14). Believers are to pursue holiness in heart and conduct (1 Peter 1:15–16), walking in love toward God and others (Matthew 22:37–40) and serving in humility (Philippians 2:3–5). Spiritual growth is nurtured through the Word of God, prayer, fellowship, worship, and obedience to the Holy Spirit (Colossians 3:16–17; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18).
things to come
We believe in the personal and visible return of Jesus Christ (John 14:3; Acts 1:11). He will establish His kingdom in its fullness (Revelation 21:1–5), raise the dead, and bring final judgment—eternal life for the redeemed and eternal separation from God for the unrepentant (Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:11–15). This hope motivates believers to live with urgency, faithfulness, and joy (Titus 2:11–14; 2 Peter 3:11–13).