We believe the gospel of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection is essential to God’s plan to redeem and restore our wonderful but fallen world. We are committed to seeing this good news transform the lives of people in our church and communities around us.
Core Beliefs +
- The Scriptures are inspired by God and are completely true, authoritative, and sufficient for all of life.
- There is one true and living God. He exists in three Persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- God created all things for His glory.
- God created men and women in His image.
- All have sinned and rebelled against God and the due penalty for sin is death.
- God alone is the author of salvation.
- Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a perfect life, died on the cross, was buried, and rose from the dead, conquering sin, Satan, and death. He appeared to the disciples and many others before He ascended to Heaven.
- Salvation is the result of grace alone, on the basis of faith alone in Christ alone, not works.
- The Holy Spirit gives gifts to those who are in Christ.
- The church consists of all who have trusted the Lord Jesus Christ for their eternal salvation.
- Heaven and hell are real places.
- Jesus Christ is the true King of the world and will one day return to raise the dead and fully establish His kingdom.
Theological Distinctives +
- The good news of Jesus impacts our whole life
- The sovereignty of God in saving sinners
- The empowering presence of the Holy Spirit for all of life and ministry
- The moral and spiritual equality of men and women and the biblical standard of male headship in the church and home
- God's church is engaged in God's mission
- God's Kingdom is here in part, and coming in full
- Believer’s baptism
- We preach from books of the Bible