Statement of Faith

WE BELIEVE…in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Almighty God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10-11)

WE BELIEVE…in the deity of Jesus Christ who is the Son of God (Luke 3:22). He is God manifest in the flesh. The Scriptures declare:

· His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31, 35)

· His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; I Peter 2:22)

· His miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:38)

· His redemptive work (I Cor. 15:3; II Cor. 5:21)

· His bodily resurrection (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; I Cor.15:4)

· His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9,11; 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3)

WE BELIEVE…the entire Bible, consisting of both Old and New Testaments, is inspired by God, without error and the authority on which we base our faith, conduct, and doctrine. (II Timothy 3:15-17; I Thessalonians 2:13; II Peter 1:21)

WE BELIEVE…water baptism is a symbol of the cleansing power of the blood of Christ and an outward testimony to our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21-22)

WE BELIEVE…the Church is the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the great commission. Each believer, having been born of the Spirit, is a valuable part of the body of Christ. We further believe in a called and ordained five-fold ministry for the purpose of equipping the saints for ministry. (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 4:11-13)

WE BELIEVE…in the imparting of spiritual gifts (charisma), to edify the body of Christ and equip for Christian service. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the new birth. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; I Corinthians 12:1-31)