Matthew 1:22-23; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-31; Romans 1:4
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; Ephesians 5:18; John 14:17
The Bible is God’s word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because God inspires it, it is the truth without error. The Bible was not written only to educate us, but to change our lives.
Psalms 119:19; 2 Timothy 3:16
We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him, but turned their back on God through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts.
Genesis 1:27; Psalms 8:3-6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15
Essential doctrines are those core teachings that distinguish Christians from non-Christians and must be believed in order for one to be a genuine follower of Christ.
Christians frequently disagree about various non-essential teachings, but disagreement about these doctrines does not amount to a denial of the faith. In other words, those who disagree on matters that are not absolutely essential to the faith, while affirming core doctrines, have in no way ceased to be genuine brothers and sisters in Christ.
Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22; 1 Corinthians 10:23-24
God has been so generous to us, our only proper response is generosity with joyful hearts.
real people with real struggles in real life who, through real faith, experience a real God!
to know Him and to make Him known is the foundation of everything we do.
we can’t afford to drop the baton of faith! our kid’s eternity is at stake!
we follow a Savior who modeled sacrificial service and the best way to honor Him is to imitate Him.
no matter where we are spiritually, there is always a next step for us to take.
our passion drives us to give our best, to do things with excellence.
leadership must always be focused on the future even when making decisions for today - we will lead with faith.
we were created for connection, both with God and with each other. we can accomplish so much more for God’s kingdom together.