Statement
of Faith

We believe that there is only one true God who is the eternal King, Creator, and Redeemer of all that is. He is perfectly holy, just, loving, and truthful. He has revealed Himself to be eternally self-existent — one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We are trinitarian.

1 John 4:8, 16 · Ephesians 4:4-6 · John 1:1-3, 16:7-11

We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the one and only Son of God, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and God's Anointed One, empowered by the Holy Spirit to inaugurate God's kingdom on earth. He was crucified for our sins, died, was buried, resurrected, and ascended into heaven. He was fully God and fully man.

John 1:14 · Luke 1:35 · 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

We believe that the Church consists of all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. He gave His Church the ordinances of baptism and communion. The Church exists to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ and further advance His kingdom by undoing the works of the enemy, preaching the good news of God's love, and discipling the nations.

Matthew 28:19-20 · Ephesians 1:22-23

We believe that the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God.

2 Timothy 3:16

We believe that heaven and hell are real places. There will be a resurrection of the lost and the saved — the one to everlasting death and the other to everlasting life.

Matthew 25:41 · Mark 9:43 · Revelation 20:10

We believe that the victorious, redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides freedom from the power of the enemy — sin, lies, sickness, and torment.

1 Peter 2:24 · Ephesians 1:7 · Galatians 3:13 · Colossians 1:20

We believe in the ever-increasing government of God and in the Blessed Hope — the glorious, visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to rule and reign with His overcoming bride, the Church.

Revelation 19:7-8 · John 14:2-3 · Revelation 22:17, 20

We believe in the ongoing, sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life and minister supernaturally. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is poured out on believers that they might have God's power to be His witnesses.

Acts 1:4-8, 2:4 · John 17:17 · Hebrews 10:14 · 1 Corinthians 6:11

We believe that humankind was created in the image of God to know and enjoy Him, yet we willfully rejected the Lordship and glory of God for which we were intended. Because of this, sickness, death, and judgment entered the world and now Creation experiences the effects and consequences of sin.

Genesis 1:26-27

We believe that God has given men gifts to empower them on the earth. We believe in the gifts of the Spirit, such as prophecy, distinguishing of spirits, tongues and interpretation, working of miracles, and deliverance.

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 · Romans 12:6-8 · 1 Peter 4:10-11

We believe that modern-day apostles, prophets, pastors, and teachers still exist. Though we may not always formally use these titles, we do believe that Scripture identifies these as gifts to men.

Ephesians 4:11

Though we believe in the gifts of the Spirit, we value faithfulness and character over spiritual titles and gifts. We believe in the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, gentleness, etc. We also believe that Scripture encourages us not to lay hands on any man suddenly.

Galatians 5:22 · 1 Timothy 5:22

We recognize the relevant scriptures were meant to establish order and respect in specific churches rather than silencing women for all time. Therefore, as the Holy Spirit leads us, we encourage Godly men and women to step into the appointed places of authority God has for them.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35 · 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Our ministry is dedicated to a biblical understanding and definition of marriage between one man and one woman. We believe that singles should abstain from sex until marriage. We do not believe singleness is a curse.

Genesis 2:24 · 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 32-34