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Statement of Beliefs
Man
We believe that man is a spirit that has a soul inside of a body, whose assignment is to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, subdue it, and have dominion.
(Gen. 1:28)
Family
We believe that a family consists of a man (male), a woman (female), and children, if they are blessed to have them. This structure represents God's design, and we affirm that every family has a unique destiny
(Gen 2:24)
Purpose
We also believe that God has appointed specific times for each person's existence. Every individual is here for a purpose, intricately woven into His divine plan. Our lives are significant, and we are called to fulfill our roles within that purpose
(Acts 17:26, Eph 2:10, Jer 29:11)
Gospel
We believe the good news is about the Kingdom of God and Jesus Christ. Jesus became our peace and restored us to the Father, enabling us to live in the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom is here now, and a day is coming when every other kingdom will perish, leaving only His Kingdom. On that day, the Kingdom of our God will fully become the Kingdom of the Earth.
We are called to live as Kingdom citizens. A kingdom is the governing territory of a king, shaped byhis will, purpose, and intent, and producing a people and a way of life that reflect his nature
(Rev 11:15, Matt 4:17)
Revival
We believe that revival occurs when the grip of darkness is broken over a land, allowing the Holy
Spirit to reign and reconnecting people to God and His ways.
(2 Chron 7:14)
BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that baptism with the Holy Spirit empowers believers, and that the Holy Spirit’s
incoming follows the same pattern that is described in the New Testament (Acts 2:4).
WATER BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER
We believe that baptism by immersion in water is an outward sign of an inward work (Matt. 28:19;
Rom. 6:4). We believe in commemorating the Lord’s Supper by the symbolic use of bread and fruit of the vine (1 Cor. 11:24, 25).
CHURCH RELATIONSHIP
We believe that followers of Christ have a sacred duty to identify with the visible church of Jesus
Christ and should meet regularly with fellow believers (Heb. 10:24, 25).
CIVIL GOVERNMENT
We believe that laws and ordinances come from God’s ultimate authority and should be upheld,
except when they are in opposition to the revealed will of God (Rom. 13:1-5).
DAILY CHRISTIAN LIFE
We believe that it is the will of God for believers to walk in progressive sanctification, growing
continuously in the faith (Heb. 6:1).
DIVINE HEALING
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to prayer offered in faith
(Jas. 5:14-16).
EVANGELISM
We believe that the church’s primary responsibilities are taking the gospel to the entire world and
making disciples (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:19-20).
THE ETERNAL GODHEAD
We believe that God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 13:14).
THE FALL OF MAN
We believe that man is created in the image of God but, by voluntary disobedience, fell from perfection—thereby imbuing humanity with sinfulness (Rom. 5:12).
THE GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon Christians (1 Cor. 12:1-11) and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (Gal. 5:22-25).
HEAVEN
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Rev. 7:15-17).
HELL
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as Savior (Rev. 20:11-15).
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
We believe that the Bible is God-inspired (2 Tim. 3:16, 17).
THE FINAL JUDGMENT
We believe every person will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ to receive eternal life or death (Rev. 20:11-15; Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 5:10).
MODERATION
We believe that people who follow Christ should avoid the extremes of fanaticism and pursue lives of balance and moderation, demonstrating gentleness and patience (Phil. 4:5, KJV; Col. 3:12, 13).
THE NEW BIRTH
We believe that a genuine change takes place in people who accept Christ as Savior; believers allow Christ’s life to be lived through them (2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 2:20).
REPENTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE
We believe that, upon sincere repentance and a wholehearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (Rom. 10:8-10; 1 John 1:9).
THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION
We believe that, while we were sinners, Christ died for us—pardoning all who believe in Him (John3:16; Rom. 5:8).
SALVATION THROUGH GRACE
We believe that we receive salvation when we come to God through faith in the atoning work of Jesus on the cross. Salvation is God’s gift to us (Eph. 2:8).
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (1 Thess. 4:16, 17; Titus 2:11-13).
THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE
We believe that it is the will of God that we daily walk in the power of the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30-32).
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
We believe the method ordained by God for the support and spread of His cause is giving tithes and
offerings (Mal. 3:10; 2 Cor. 9:7).