STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in the authority of Scripture as the written, infallible Word of God which is profitable for conviction, instruction, correction, and training for righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16)

We believe in the deity of the Trinity: Father God, Jesus Christ the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit, and (Matthew 28:19)

We believe that Jesus was born of a virgin. (Matthew 1:21-25)

We believe that Jesus lived a life without sin and became sin and a curse, being crucified on the cross to redeem those who believe from the curse of sin and all other curses. (1 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13-14)

We believe the shedding of His blood for the punishment and payment of the sins of mankind is the ample and necessary payment for salvation, healing and deliverance in every area. (Isaiah 53:5-8, Romans 8:34)

We believe that on the third day Jesus Christ rose again, is now seated at the right hand of God and is actively making intercession for followers of Christ now. (Matthew 24:1-7, Romans 8:33-34)

We believe that man was born into sin and the only way to be cleansed from sin is to accept the death (shed blood of Jesus), burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for salvation. (Psalm 51:5, Romans 3:23, Acts 16:31)

We believe that confessing with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead is the only path to enter heaven. (Romans 10:9-10, John 14:6)

We believe that those who do not accept Christ as their personal Lord and Savior will spend eternity in hell. (Matthew 16:16)

We believe that it is our mission from Christ to make disciples and to preach the Gospel of Christ throughout the world, baptizing them and teaching them to obey the teachings of Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20)

We believe that all believers of Christ are called to cast out demons, speak in new tongues, and lay hands on the sick. (Matthew 16:17-18)

We believe that the Holy Spirit was given as an Advocate for today to all believers. (John 14:26)

We believe the role of the Holy Spirit is to guide and direct believers into understanding and receiving truth and revelation of who Jesus is, through sanctification, revelation, guidance, conviction, comfort, wisdom, and counsel to help followers of Christ live a pure, godly life that is aligned with the will of God. (John 14:26, Romans 8:26)

We believe the Holy Spirit empowers us to walk in the Spirit and to bear fruit. (Acts 1:8), (Galatians 5:22-23)

We believe that the gifts and operation of the Spirit are for today, including the message of wisdom, message of knowledge, faith, healing, power to do miracles, ability to prophecy, the ability to tell spirits apart, the ability to speak in new tongues, and the ability to interpret what was said in those languages.
(1 Corinthians 12:1-11)

We believe that it is God’s desire that all believers walk in a relationship with the Holy Spirit and operate in the gifts of the Spirit. (1 Corinthians 14:1)

We believe that even greater than the gifts is the call to walk in love toward others. (1 Corinthians 13:13)

We believe that sanctification is an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit within the believer’s life and that we are all in process of being transformed continually through abiding in His presence, allowing the Word to transform our hearts and lives, fellowship with other believers, and through obedience. (Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 12:2, John 14:4-11, Hebrews 10:24-25)

We believe that God created male and female in His own image as the only two genders. (Genesis 1:27)

We believe that marriage was created by God to be between one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:6)

We believe that God calls both men and women to serve in all areas of ministry and leadership. We affirm that women are called, equipped, and released by the Spirit to preach, lead, and make disciples alongside men as co-heirs of God’s grace. (Galatians 3:28, Acts 2:17, Romans 16:1-7)

We believe that life begins at conception and should be protected throughout life regardless of circumstances. (Psalm 139:13-14)

We believe children are a blessing from the Lord. (Psalm 127:3-5, Mark 10:14)

We believe each person is created by God and has inherent value and worth and should be treated as such. (Psalm 139:13-14)

We believe that God prioritizes caring for those who have been widowed and orphaned. (James 1:27)