What We Believe

• There is only one true God - Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6

• He exists in three equally divine but distinct persons

  • God the Father - Matthew 6:9; John 3:16

  • God the Son - John 1:1-14; Colossians 2:9

  • God the Spirit - Acts 5:3-4; John 14:26

• He is eternal and unchanging. He has no beginning nor an end. - Psalm 90:2; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8

• He is the Creator, and in the beginning spoke the heavens, the earth, and all things into existence. - Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24-25

• He is Sovereign, and reigns over all things. - Daniel 4:35; Ephesians 1:11

• He is full of love (1 John 4:8), but He is also righteous and just (Romans 3:25-26). 

• He desires a relationship with humanity, and calls people to Him through Christ. - John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9

• Jesus is the Son of God

  • Jesus is the divine Son of God, the second person of the Trinity. He is fully God and fully man. - John 1:1-14; Matthew 16:16

• Jesus is the Savior of the World 

  • Jesus came to earth to save humanity from sin and eternal separation from God. His death was a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin - John 3:16; Romans 5:8-9

• The Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus

  • Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day. - 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

  • His resurrection is proof of His divinity and the promise of eternal life for believers. - Romans 6:4-5

• Jesus is the Only way to Salvation 

  • Salvation is only found through Jesus Christ, and there is no other name by which one can be saved. - John 14:6; Acts 4:12

• Jesus is Lord and King

  • His kingship is past, present, and future, and He reigns from Heaven at the right hand of God. - Acts 2:34-36; Colossians 1:18

• Jesus is the Mediator 

  • Jesus acts as the mediator between God and humanity, making possible the reconciliation between a holy God and sinful humans. - 1 Timothy 2:5-6

• Jesus's Role in the Church

  • Jesus is the head of the church and the church belongs to Him. The church is meant to follow His teachings and live according to His example. - Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18

We believe that salvation is a process that involves both God's grace and the individual's response to God's commands. 

1. Salvation by Grace

   1. Salvation is by grace alone. It is a gift from God, not something that can be earned by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). However, grace is not unconditional; it must be accepted through faith and obedience. 

2. Faith in Jesus Christ

   1. True faith is not simply intellectual acknowledgement, but a trust in Jesus as the Son of God and Savior, which leads to a commitment to follow Him, and is the foundation to receiving the grace of God. - John 3:16; Romans 10:9-10; Mark 16:16

3. Repentance

   1. Repentance is a change of heart that leads to change of mind that leads to a change in action. It is a turning away from sin, and a dedication to abstaining from sin. - Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; Acts 17:30

4. Confession of Faith

   1. Confession is an outward acknowledgement of one's faith in Christ. - Matthew 10:32-33; Acts 8:37

5. Baptism by Immersion

   1. Baptism is the act of obedience through which a person is cleansed of their sins and receives the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is the symbolic representation of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and is the conduit by which believers contact the saving blood of Christ and grace of God. - Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27

6. Faithful Living

   1. After becoming a Christian, we are called to live in accordance with the teachings of Jesus and to grow in holiness. - Colossians 3:1-10; Hebrews 10:36

   2. Salvation can be lost if a person falls away from the truth and turns back into darkness. - Hebrews 3:12-14; Revelation 2:10

1. It is the Inspired Word of God

   1. The Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God, written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is without error in all that it teaches. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21

2. It is the Final Authority

   1. The Bible is the sole authority for faith and practice. All teachings, doctrines, and practices must come directly from Scripture. Any human creeds, traditions, or outside authority that contradicts the teachings, examples, or principles found in Scripture are to be rejected. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 4:11

3. It is Complete and Sufficient

   1. The Bible is complete and sufficient for salvation and Christian living. There is no longer a need for continued revelation or additional scriptures outside of the Bible. Revelation 22:18-19; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

4. It is Clear and Understandable 

   1. The Bible can be understood by all people, particularly when approached with a sincere heart and willingness to follow God's will. While some parts of Scripture may be difficult, the overall message of salvation is clear and accessible. - Ephesians 3:3-4; 2 Peter 1:20-21

1. It is the Body of Christ

   1. The church is the body of Christ, made up of all baptized believers who have been saved by God's grace and are living in obedience to His commands. When a person is baptized for the remission of their sins, they are added by the Lord to the church. - Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18

2. It is One

   1. The church should be unified. It is not a denomination, and divisions arising from human-made creeds and traditions are unbiblical. - John 17:20-21; 1 Corinthians 1:10

3. It is Built by Christ

   1. Jesus Christ is the head, builder, bridegroom, and purchaser of the church, and it belongs to Him. It is not a human institution but was established by Christ Himself, and is His spiritual kingdom on Earth. - Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:47

4. Its Purpose is to Glorify God and Serve Others

   1. The primary purpose of the church is to glorify God in worship and service and to share the gospel with the world. Secondarily, the church is called to serve others through acts of love, mercy, and help in time of need. - Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:11-16

5. It is a Local Congregation of Believers

   1. The church is made up of local congregations, and each is independent, autonomous, and self-governing. Local congregations are not ruled by a central, earthly headquarters of human leader, but are overseen by a group of elders (also called shepherds or pastors) that lead and care for the congregation, and make decisions exclusive to the congregation. - Acts 14:23; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9

6. It is the Pillar and Ground of the Truth

   1. The church is responsible for upholding the truth of the gospel. It should teach, defend, and live according to God's Word. - 1 Timothy 3:15; 2 Timothy 3:14-17

We believe that our worship should be simple and follow the pattern laid out by the New Testament. It should be entered into with reverence and humility, in view of a Holy God. 

1. It is to be God-Centered 

   1. Worship is designed to honor and glorify God. Its primary focus is giving praise to Him and responding to His grace with gratitude, reverence, and obedience - John 4:24; Romans 12:1

2. It is to Be in Spirit 

   1. Worship is to be sincere and from the heart. It should not be conducted in a manner that brings glory to self. There is no place for arrogance. - John 4:24

3. It is to Be in Truth

   1. Worship should follow the principles outlined in the New Testament, and in a manner that aligns with Scripture. We believe in the following acts of worship:

      1. The Lord's Supper (Communion)

         1. Jesus instituted what we call the Lord's Supper as a way for Christians to remember His death, burial, and resurrection. It is taken every first day of the week and includes unleavened bread and fruit of the vine (grape- juice) as symbols of Jesus's body and blood. - Luke 22:19-20; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

      2. Acapella Singing

         1. We offer psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God as a sacrifice of praise from our lips. The New Testament teaches vocal music as the proper form of worship, and so we sing acapella, without accompanying instruments. - Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16

      3. Preaching and Teaching from the Word of God

         1. The Bible is the ultimate source of authority, and as such, we read aloud from and study it at every opportunity. A sermon is typically focused on biblical instruction, encouragement, and exhortation, with focus on Christ and a clear emphasis on applying Scripture our daily lives. - 2 Timothy 4:2; Acts 20:7

      4. Prayer

         1. Prayer is our means of comminating with God. With it, we offer admiration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving. In worship, prayers are offered to God, both collectively and individually. - 1 Timothy 2:8; Philippians 4:6

      5. Giving 

         1. Giving is a means of returning to God a portion of that which He has blessed us with. We encourage giving generously and with a cheerful heart, knowing that we are stewards of things that belong to God. We do not tithe but encourage each individual to give as he or she has purposed in their heart. - 1 Corinthians 16:1-2