What We Believe
Eleven core truths — grounded in Scripture — that shape who we are, how we worship, and how we love our neighbors.
The Bible — God Wrote a Book
The Bible is God's Word to all people. Written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit, it is inspired by God and therefore without error, fully relevant to our daily lives.
The Father — God is Great, God is Good
God is great: all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present, unchanging, worthy of our trust, and holy. In Him we live and move and have our being. God is good: He is our Father, loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and promises.
The Son — God Became Man
Jesus Christ is fully human and fully God. He is the only way to restore people to a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, died as our substitute, and rose again, defeating death so we might have life.
The Holy Spirit — God is Always Present
The Holy Spirit assures us of our relationship with Christ, guides us into truth, convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment, comforts us, gives spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.
Eternity — Somewhere Forever
Humanity was created for eternity. We will either exist eternally separated from God in Hell, or eternally united with Him in Heaven through forgiveness and salvation.
Man — God's Image Bearers
Man is created in God's image, the crown of His creation. Though made for fellowship with God, sin separated us from Him, and we cannot restore that relationship by our own effort.
Salvation — God's Only Way
The blood of Jesus shed on the cross is the only way of salvation. By faith in His death and resurrection, we receive forgiveness and eternal life. Salvation is God's gift, not earned by works.
The Church — God's Design for Community
The Church is a local body of baptized believers, united in Christ, committed to His teachings, obeying His commands, and bringing the Gospel to the world.
Baptism — An Act of Obedience
All who receive Christ should be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Baptism by immersion symbolizes Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.
Communion — A Church Tradition Continues
Communion, or the Lord's Supper, uses bread to symbolize Christ's body and the cup to symbolize His blood. It is an act of remembrance and proclamation of faith in Him alone.
Spiritual Gifts — It's How We Serve
Spiritual gifts are God-given abilities to serve and build up the Church. Every believer is called to minister according to the gifts and grace given by God.