Core Beliefs
We believe in a loving and faithful God who invites all people into a restored relationship through Jesus Christ. Guided by the Bible, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and grounded in grace, we seek to live out our faith through worship, community, and service to the world. Below is an abbreviated explanation of our beliefs.
*A more detailed explanation can be found in our Bylaws.*
*A more detailed explanation can be found in our Bylaws.*
God – Genesis 1:1 & Matthew 28:19
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He eternally exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and are one God in “Tri-unity.”
JESUS CHRIST -Luke 1:35, 1 John 5:12, & John 14:6
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is fully God and fully human. He lived a sinless life, died as the perfect sacrifice for our sins, rose from the dead, and ascended to Heaven. He is the only way to peace with God and will return as King of kings.
HOLY SPIRIT- 1 Corinthians 6:19
The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son. He convicts the world of sin, indwells every believer, empowers Christians for godly living, provides spiritual gifts, and guides us in truth and righteousness.
THE BIBLE – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
The Bible is God’s inspired Word, written through human authors by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme authority for faith and life, completely trustworthy and without error.
HUMAN BEINGS - Genesis 1:26-27 & Psalm 51:5
People are created in God’s image to reflect His character and steward His creation. Though created for good, all are born with a sinful nature that separates us from God and leads to spiritual death.
SALVATION – Romans 10:9-10 & John 1:12
Salvation is God’s free gift, received by faith in Jesus Christ alone. By believing in Him, confessing our sins, and surrendering to His Lordship, we are forgiven, reconciled to God, and receive eternal life.
Marriage / Family — 2 Corinthians 6:14; Genesis 2:23–24; Ephesians 5:31–33
We affirm that God ordained marriage as the covenant union of one man and one woman, designed for lifelong faithfulness. Sexual intimacy is intended to be expressed within this covenant, and believers are called to marry fellow followers of Christ. We also
Gender Identity — Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13–14; Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6
We affirm that from creation, God has established two distinct and complementary sexes: male and female. Scripture teaches that a person’s gender identity is rooted in biological sex as designed by God. We also affirm that God desires that all people come to