Our Statement Of Faith

 What we Believe 

1. There is one eternal God, the Creator of all things, who exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

2. The Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God and serves as the true and timeless basis for the doctrine of the church. It reveals God’s love, character, and will. 

3. Mankind was created in God's image but became separated from God by sin. All who reach an age of accountability are responsible for their sinful deeds. 

4. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, and willingly died on the cross. His atoning blood was shed for the forgiveness of the sin of all people. He was buried, rose again the third day, and ascended to heaven. He is our high priest and intercessor and will one day gather all believers to live with him in eternity. 

5. (a) God calls all people to believe in Christ's redemptive work and turn to him in repentance. Believers are saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ and born again as children of God. The fruits of repentance include a humble and contrite heart, prayer, godly sorrow, confession of sin, renouncing sin, and a forgiving spirit. 

(b) By God's grace, and the power of the Holy Spirit, new believers experience a conversion of heart, mind, and way of life. This spiritual rebirth is evidenced by restoration of peace with God, a pursuit of peace with all people, the fruit of the Spirit, and obedience to God's Word. 

6. Believers are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit following a testimony of their faith and conversion. 

7. The Holy Spirit lives in a believer and provides comfort, conviction, direction, and the power to overcome sin. His presence enables a vibrant, living faith which results in spiritual growth and ongoing sanctification. 

8. God's gift of eternal life and assurance of salvation is a present possession of every true believer. It is possible for a believer of their own free will to renounce their faith and reject Christ, and consequently forfeit eternal life with Jesus. 

9. The saved will be resurrected unto eternal life, and those who reject Jesus Christ unto eternal damnation. God desires that all be saved. 

How we live 



1. Jesus Christ's love for us is the foundation and motivation of our lives. Our response is to love and worship God and to love all people. 

2. By God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit, the believer strives to live a sanctified life and is not conformed to the world. We seek to be like Jesus in thought, action, and character. 

3. God calls us to present his gospel to all people. We encourage and teach believers and grow together as disciples of Christ. 

4. We apply spiritual discernment to our daily decisions based on the Bible, prayer, the Holy Spirit’s direction, and godly counsel from fellow believers. 

5. As believers, we are first citizens of God’s eternal kingdom. We see God’s value in each individual and joyfully reflect Jesus’ peaceful spirit. We peacefully respect and obey earthly authority when it does not conflict with scripture. 

6. Scripture honors singleness and marriage equally. Single believers display a unique and wholly devoted union with Christ while married believers demonstrate the union of Christ to his Church through a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. Both the single and married are valued and needed in carrying out the mission of the church. 

The Role of the Church 

1. We seek to reflect the New Testament church as a fellowship of converted men and women (known as Brothers and Sisters), with Christ as Head. We contend for the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Word. 

2. We disciple and care for one another as a closely-knit, committed body of believers. We encourage and apply the full range of biblical discipline—from Spirit-led self-correction to church discipline—for the purpose of helping the soul struggling with sin and for the preservation of the church. 

3. Brothers and sisters are equipped and encouraged to fulfill their biblical roles in the church to further the gospel to all people. Brothers who are sound in faith, doctrine, and example are chosen from the congregation to serve as elders and ministers. 

4. As believers, we honor the work of salvation through holy sacraments such as Baptism and Holy Communion. As a church body, we adhere to biblically based practices that encourage Christ-like expressions of our collective faith. For example, a holy greeting portrays an uncommon love among the brethren and an appropriate covering during prayer and worship represents biblical headship. 

5. Our church is part of the glorious Church, the Bride of Christ, including all saints of all ages, to be manifested fully at the return of Christ Jesus. 

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