Statement of Beliefs
1. We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, and the infallible rule of faith and conduct. We have sanctification through the Word of God and by the Holy Spirit, and we believe in personal holiness, purity of heart and life. (John 17:17)
2. We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:18-19)
3. We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man (Philippians 2:5-8), having been conceived of the Holy Spririt and born of the Virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14). He lived a sinless life (2 Corinthians 5:21), performed miracles (Matthew 8:1-3), was crucified (Mark 15:22-32), died (Mark 15:33-41), was buried (Mark 15:42-47), was resurrected (Mark 16:1-11), ascended to heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father (Mark 16:19). He is now our High Priest and Advocate (1 John 2:1).
4. We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification (Romans 3:24) and salvation for all who believe (Romans 10:13), and that only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5) and, thus, become the children of God (Romans 8:15).
5. We believe in divine healing, through faith in the name of Jesus Christ , and that healing is included in Redemption.
(Isaiah 53:4-5).
6. We believe that the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-30) and water baptism (Matthew 3:1-6 and Matthew 3:11-18) are ordinances to be observed by the church during this present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as a means of salvation.
7. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as distinct from the new birth, in the Gifts of the Spirit, (1 Corinthians 12:8-10) and the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We believe that all of these are available to all believers.
8. We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ (John 16:14), and during this age to bring conviction, and to indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for Godly living and service (John 16:13; Romans 8:14; John 16:8).
9. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and head of the Church (Colossians 1:18).
10. We believe in the Christian's hope of the soon-coming, personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:17).
11. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord (Romans 8:35; Matthew 16:27), and of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
2. We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:18-19)
3. We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man (Philippians 2:5-8), having been conceived of the Holy Spririt and born of the Virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14). He lived a sinless life (2 Corinthians 5:21), performed miracles (Matthew 8:1-3), was crucified (Mark 15:22-32), died (Mark 15:33-41), was buried (Mark 15:42-47), was resurrected (Mark 16:1-11), ascended to heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father (Mark 16:19). He is now our High Priest and Advocate (1 John 2:1).
4. We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification (Romans 3:24) and salvation for all who believe (Romans 10:13), and that only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5) and, thus, become the children of God (Romans 8:15).
5. We believe in divine healing, through faith in the name of Jesus Christ , and that healing is included in Redemption.
(Isaiah 53:4-5).
6. We believe that the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-30) and water baptism (Matthew 3:1-6 and Matthew 3:11-18) are ordinances to be observed by the church during this present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as a means of salvation.
7. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as distinct from the new birth, in the Gifts of the Spirit, (1 Corinthians 12:8-10) and the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We believe that all of these are available to all believers.
8. We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ (John 16:14), and during this age to bring conviction, and to indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for Godly living and service (John 16:13; Romans 8:14; John 16:8).
9. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and head of the Church (Colossians 1:18).
10. We believe in the Christian's hope of the soon-coming, personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:17).
11. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord (Romans 8:35; Matthew 16:27), and of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
Our mission
We will love the Lord our God with all our hearts, with all our souls, and with all our minds. (Matt. 22:37) Present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is our reasonable service. (Romans 12:1) We will answer the call of the great commission to "go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15) We will assist believers in becoming rooted, grounded, and established in the Word of God by teaching them to give God's Word first place in their lives. (Colossians 1:23, Psalms 112) We will have a commitment to the family, to build families who place God at the center of their homes and honor the Lord with their home life. (Colossians 3:18-21) We will build an army of mature believers, Christians who know the importance of the whole armor of God and those who will stand firm in the spiritual warfare against the kingdom of darkness. (Ephesians 6:10-18)