Our Beliefs & Mission

The Triune God

We believe in the triune God of the Bible, who is eternally one God in three persons. This one, true God is most clearly revealed to us in the incarnate Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

We believe in the Good News of the atoning death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, knowing that salvation — forgiveness of sins, release from guilt and condemnation, reconciliation with God, and eternal life — are granted in grace to all who trust Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. This Gospel is the central message of the Bible.

The Authority of Scripture

The Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments, is the divinely inspired Word of God. It is the final written authority and trustworthy for faith and practice. It is to be interpreted responsibly under the guidance of the Holy Spirit within the community of faith. The primary purpose of the Bible is to point to Jesus Christ, the living Lord of the Church.

The Sovereignty and Lordship of Christ

We believe that God is sovereign over all and that this sovereignty is expressed and realized through Jesus Christ. Therefore we affirm the Lordship of Christ over the world and the church, and we joyfully confess that Jesus Christ is Savior and Lord.

Proclaiming the Gospel

We are called in loyalty to Jesus Christ to proclaim the power of the Holy Spirit, the Good News of God's reconciling grace, and to declare the saving power of the Gospel to every human being and to every human institution. We celebrate Christ's charge to make disciples of all nations and to bear witness to God's redeeming reign in human affairs.

Unity with the Body of Christ

We are summoned to this mission in common with all Christians. With the whole body of Christ we believe that God has been revealed in Jesus Christ as in no other, and that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself (2 Corinthians 5:18). We anticipate the day when every creature and all creation will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).

Therefore We Believe

• The Bible is the final authority and trustworthy for faith and practice.
• The Church is the gathered fellowship of regenerated believers and a sign of God's coming Kingdom.
• Freedom to respond to the Lordship of Christ is fundamental to the Christian Gospel and to human dignity.
• Witness to Christ is the ongoing task of every Christian and every church.

A Redeemed People

• Who claim a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ
• Who follow the Lord in believer's baptism
• Who gather as a believer's church
• Who share in the Lord's Supper
• Who honor the priesthood of all believers
• Who live their faith as visible saints

A Biblical People

• Who affirm the centrality of Scripture in our lives
• Who pursue the study of God's inspired Word for faith and practice
• Who seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit for understanding Scripture

A Worshiping People

• Who gather regularly to praise God
• Who receive nourishment by communion with the risen Christ
• Who publicly confess their faith
• Who believe personal devotion strengthens corporate worship

A Mission People

• Who strive to fulfill the Great Commission
• Who invite others to receive salvation in Christ
• Who engage in ministry to the community
• Who support worldwide missions through prayer and resources

An Interdependent People

• Who affirm the unity of the church in Jesus Christ
• Who practice the ministry of the whole people of God
• Who recognize God's gifts for ministry
• Who work together in association with other believers

A Caring People

We care for the needy, the weak, the unborn, and the oppressed.

Created in God's Image

We believe that humanity is created in the image of God. As Genesis 1:27 declares, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Both men and women bring value and dignity to the body of Christ.

A People for This Time

• We remember the past while pursuing God's vision for the future
• We are committed to religious liberty and the separation of church and state
• We call the world to acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord
• We trust the Holy Spirit to empower us to live faithfully today

We further believe that God has called us forth to such a time as this; that we live with a realizable hope; that all things are held together in Christ; that all creation will find its ultimate fulfillment in God; that we shall see the One whose we are; and that Jesus shall reign forever and ever.