Our Mission
To Glorify God by leading people to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ through the life and ministry of the church.
Our Values
- God’s Glory- Our ultimate purpose in all we do is to bring glory to God.
- God’s Word– Biblical Truth is authoritative, relevant and applicable to all of life.
- Salvation through Jesus- Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone.
- Jesus’ leadership over our lives- Full devotion of the Lord is expected of every Christian.
- Serving one another- Every Christian is gifted by God for active service.
- People (those created in God’s image, and designed by Him)- All people matter to God and therefore matter to us.
- Relationships- Christians grow best in nurturing relationships
- Excellence- All we do for the Lord calls for excellence.
- Spreading the Good News- Sharing the message of Jesus is the responsibility of every Christian.
Statements of Beliefs
Bible
We believe the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God supernaturally inspired, without error in the original text and it is preserved by God so that it is a divinely authoritative standard for every age and for all people.
2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 15:4a; 2 Peter 1:20-21
God
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe that the Godhead exists eternally in three Persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are one God.
John 1:1; Colossians 2:9; Ephesians 4:4-6; John 10:30
Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity and humanity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His present rule as Head of the Church, and in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, with equality across racial, gender, and class differences.
We believe that Jesus is the Christ and the only begotten Son of God; that in the flesh He was both God and man; He was born of a virgin; He lived a sinless life; He was crucified, died as a penalty for our sins, was bodily raised from the dead on the third day. Later He ascended to the Father’s right hand where He is Head of the Church and intercedes for believers and He is personally coming again for His Church.
Matthew 16:16; John 1:1, John 1:14; Matthew 1:23; Matthew 17:5
Creation
We believe in God as absolute and sole Creator of the universe, and that creation was by divine decree.
Genesis 1:1-2:25; John 1:1
Holy Spirit
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful men, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person; is God; possesses all the divine attributes. He indwells all believers and imparts spiritual gifts to every believer.
Romans 8:27; 1 Corinthians 12:11-13; Acts 2:38; John 14:26
Lord’s Supper
We believe that Christians are commanded to keep the Lord’s Supper as a memorial unto Him and as a reminder that they are living in a new covenant relationship with God; that they are to partake only in a worthy manner, and that they are to meet and partake until He comes again.
Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-27
Baptism
We believe that baptism is by immersion (“baptizo” – to dip, plunge or submerge); and while it is not redemptive, it is a vital part of the coming under the Lordship (leadership) of Jesus as it is commanded in Scripture.
Acts 2:38; Ephesians 4:5; 1 Peter 3:21, Matthew 3:11, Matthew 28
Salvation
We believe that Jesus saves us, and not only us but also whomever places their faith in Him.
John 3:16-18; Acts 16:31; Luke 13:3; 2 Corinthians 7:10; 2 Peter 3:9; Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32-33; 1 Peter 3:21; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-14, Ephesians 2:8-10
Heaven and Hell
We believe in a literal and eternal Heaven and Hell. After the Last Judgment, Heaven will be the eternal home of all those justified by faith and residing in the divine presence of God. Hell will be the eternal home of Satan, his fallen angels and the lost.
John 14:2-3; Revelation 20:10-15; Revelation 21:1-8
Our Vision
Growing Deep Through Prayer and Praise
Intense PRAYER!
We will earnestly seek God’s guidance and blessing in every aspect of the church’s ministry.
Relevant WORSHIP!
We will create and atmosphere in which the whole congregation can participate, in praising God through a variety of methods.
Growing Out Through Sharing and Serving
International EVANGELISM!
We will seek the most effective way to communicate the gospel to those who are spiritually lost both locally and globally.
Effective SERVICE!
We will provide every person with the opportunity to exercise his or her gifts and talents through volunteer ministry.
Growing Up Through Love and Learning
Challenging DISCIPLESHIP!
We will encourage every person to grow spiritually, lead a holy life and develop significant, caring relationships.
Trustworthy LEADERSHIP!
We will support the minister(s), elders, and deacons whose focus is on spiritual oversight, encouragement, and management of the ministries of the church. Those empowered are to initiate, lead, and equip people for the Lord’s ministry.