what we believe

  • god

    God is the only sovereign, wise, and good Creator of all things, who reigns as King over all creation for His own glory.

    ROMANS 11:33-36

  • man

    Human beings were made in God’s image to love and worship Him forever. But ever since Adam first rebelled against God, we have all been lost in sin, under God’s judgment, and unable to save ourselves.

    ROMANS 3:23

  • christ

    Out of undeserved love and grace, God sent His only Son to save us from sin and reconcile us to Himself through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

    JOHN 3:16

  • response

    God offers us His gift of salvation by grace, which we receive through faith in Jesus. In baptism, He makes us new, calls us to leave sin behind, and invites us to join His work in the world.

    EPHESIANS 2:8-10

  • The Bible is God's Word and is the authority and guide for all that we say and all that we do. Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

  • Christ is the head of the church. We submit ourselves and all our activities to His will as we are led by the Bible and His Spirit. Philippians 2:9-11; Ephesians 5:23

  • The Holy Spirit is God's Spirit and is present and working in the daily lives of Christians to direct us and help us live a Christ-like life. John 16:5-16; Romans 8:9-11

  • Baptism, as taught and practiced by Jesus Himself, is by immersion in water symbolizing His own death, burial, and resurrection as well as the believer's commitment to follow Him. Mark 1:9-13; Romans 6:1-11

  • As was the custom of the church in the New Testament, the communion of the Lord's Supper is shared weekly among followers of Jesus Christ. Acts 20:7; Luke 22:7-22

  • Because immersed Christians are united in a dynamic relationship with Christ, they are also united with one another and therefore enjoy the privilege of church membership. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13