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Statement of Faith

  • Scripture — The Bible is God-breathed, inerrant, totally true, and our final authority for faith and life. All Scripture centers on Christ. (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; John 17:17)

  • God — There is one God who eternally exists in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—equal in deity, distinct in person, united in essence. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

  • God the Father — The Father rules providentially with wisdom and love and is Father to all who trust in Christ. (Matthew 6:9; Ephesians 4:6; James 1:17)

  • God the Son — Jesus Christ, the eternal Son, was virgin-born, lived sinlessly, died as our substitute, rose bodily, ascended, and will return to judge and reign. He is the only Mediator and indwells believers. (John 1:1,14; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; 1 Timothy 2:5; Acts 1:11)

  • God the Holy Spirit — The Spirit inspired Scripture, convicts of sin, regenerates, indwells, seals, gifts, and empowers believers and churches for holy living and witness. (John 16:8–14; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 1:13–14; 1 Corinthians 12:13)

  • Humanity — Men and women are created in God’s image with inherent dignity, yet all have sinned and need saving grace. (Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:23; Psalm 139:13–16)

  • Salvation — By grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone we are born again, justified, sanctified, and will be glorified. (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–10; 2 Corinthians 5:17)

  • Grace & Perseverance — God sovereignly saves and keeps His people in a way that harmonizes with human responsibility; true believers persevere by His power. (Ephesians 1:4–5; John 10:27–29; Philippians 1:6)

  • The Church — A local church is an autonomous body of baptized believers under Christ’s lordship, observing His ordinances, led by pastors/elders and served by deacons. The pastoral office is limited to qualified men; the universal Church includes all the redeemed. (Acts 2:41–42; Ephesians 1:22–23; 1 Timothy 3:1–13)

  • Baptism & the Lord’s Supper — Believers’ baptism is by immersion as a public sign of union with Christ; the Lord’s Supper memorializes His death and proclaims His return. (Matthew 28:19–20; Romans 6:3–4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

  • The Lord’s Day — The first day of the week is set apart for gathered worship and spiritual devotion in light of Christ’s resurrection. (Acts 20:7; Revelation 1:10; John 20:19)

  • The Kingdom — God reigns now; we pray and labor for His will on earth. The kingdom’s fullness awaits Christ’s return. (Luke 17:20–21; Matthew 6:10; Revelation 11:15)

  • Last Things — Jesus will return personally and visibly; the dead will be raised; believers enjoy eternal life with Him while unbelievers face eternal judgment. (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Matthew 25:31–46; Revelation 20:11–15)

  • Evangelism & Missions — Christ commands the Church to make disciples of all nations through gospel proclamation and a holy life. (Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:14–15)

  • The Family — God designed marriage as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. Husbands lovingly lead; wives gladly support; children (from conception) are a blessing to be nurtured in the Lord. (Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:22–25, 33; Psalm 127:3)