What We Believe

We believe that God is the Creator of everything and that he exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19; John 16:7-15; Hebrews 1:2-3

We believe that sin has kept us from knowing God and worshiping him but that Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin, was physically resurrected, and now offers a restored relationship with God as a free gift to all who believe in him.

John 3:16; Acts 2:22-39; Romans 3:21-24

We believe the Bible to be God’s Word, a true and fully accurate account of God’s love for us. Its purpose is to teach us how to have a relationship with Him, worship Him, and bring Him glory.

Psalm 19:7-10; 2 Timothy 3:15-17: 2 Peter 1:19-21

We believe that the Gospel is the central truth of the Bible, the foundation of our faith, and the fuel for the Christian life. The Gospel is the good news that while we were dead in our sin, God sent His Son, Jesus, to live a perfect life on our behalf, die a substitutionary death to pay the penalty for our sin, and raise again from the grave to offer us new life in His Spirit.

Acts 2:22-2:39; Galatians 3:13; 1 Corinthians 15:3-15; 1 Corinthians 8; 2 Corinthians 5:21

We believe that God created us in his image to worship him and give him glory. This is true of both men and women, who are equal and complementary partners in God's mission and reflect his beauty, goodness, and creativity.

Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 2:18; Isaiah 43:7; Psalm 96:9; Matthew 4:10; Galatians 3:28; 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Read more about our beliefs concerning the role of women in ministry.

We believe that the church is the body of Christ on earth and a movement of disciple-making disciples. As such, every believer should be identified with a local church for the purpose of mutual encouragement, spiritual growth, and accountability. 

1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 1:18-20; Colossians 3:12-25; 1 Peter 2:9; Hebrews 10:24-25

We believe that baptism by immersion is a church ordinance that represents a person’s first public act of confession, repentance, and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.

Matthew 3:6; Matthew 13-17; Acts 2:38-41; Acts 22:16; Romans 6:4-11; 1 Peter 3:21

We believe that Jesus ordained two distinct offices within the local church: (1) Deacons are a group of qualified men who serve the church in practical ways, often by caring for church members with physical needs; (2) Elders—also called “pastors” or “overseers”—are a group of qualified men who bear a special responsibility to preach the Word and protect the church from false teaching.

Romans 16:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Peter 5:1-5

We believe discipleship is the lifelong journey of learning to follow Jesus. When a person is saved, the Holy Spirit begins a continuing work of shaping their heart, mind, and actions to reflect the character of Christ. Through Scripture, prayer, the church, and everyday obedience, believers grow in spiritual maturity. 

As disciples grow, their lives increasingly reflect Christ:

Loving God first — seeking to honor Him in worship and daily obedience.
Belonging to His people — living in committed fellowship with the church.
Serving others — humbly meeting needs and putting others before themselves.
Managing God’s gifts faithfully — using time, abilities, and resources for His purposes.
Sharing the gospel — pointing others to Jesus through both words and actions.

Our aim is not simply knowledge about Christ, but a transformed life that displays love for God, love for people, and participation in Christ’s mission to make disciples.

Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 4:19; Matthew 12:46-48; Matthew28:18-20; Philippians 2:5-7; 1 Peter 4:10