Statement of Faith

Scripture: The Bible is the inspired, authoritative and infallible Word of God and is our sole rule of faith and practice. It is the standard by which all human conduct and creeds should be tried.

Trinity: There is only one true and living God who is manifested in three eternal and coequal persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God possesses holiness, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, love, mercy, and all other perfections. All humankind owes to Him supreme faith and obedience.

Atonement: Human beings can be forgiven of sin and justified solely through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ who died for sinners and rose again from the dead. Only by repentance from sin and by faith in Jesus Christ the Lord can acceptance with God be attained.

Work of the Holy Spirit: Regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit by which the believer receives a new nature from God. Christian growth or sanctification is the continuation of the new life principle which begins in the new birth.

Church: The church in its widest sense includes all believers of all ages. The church is manifested visibly in the local body of baptized believers who covenant together to worship, observe the ordinances, and evangelize.

Covenant

This church receives the Bible as its final authority in all matters of faith and practice, and as an all-sufficient basis for its teaching. As a summary of principles for Christian conduct among its members, it adopts the following church covenant:

Having been led by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and pledging to serve Him in all we do, we joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ:

Accepting Believer’s Baptism as the outward and visible sign that we are raised to a new life in Christ and are His disciples moving out into the world to represent Him and model His love for all mankind; to live in a manner that reflects justice in our dealings, generosity in our sympathy, sincerity in our actions and true compassion to our fellow human beings; to pray for one another, for the church, for all the world and for our children, nurturing them with the love of Christ; to study the Word of God and seek His guidance in all that we do and seek the receiving, refreshing, comforting and equipping power of the Holy Spirit empowering us to share and spread the light of God’s love to others in our own community, other nearby communities and throughout the world.

We engage to strive together toward prosperity of this church in spirituality, holiness, comfort and knowledge; to sustain its worship, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church; to be faithful stewards of all the Lord has given us and enhance our support of His ministry through donations of our time, talents and effort and by working together to create growing bonds of fellowship, love and unity between one another as believers in Jesus Christ. We further engage to walk together in Christian love and watchfulness, giving and receiving admonition with humble hearts and affection; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech and to be slow to take offense and always open and ready for reconciliation.

In all we do we will continue to grow in Christ and glorify His name. Our love in action will bring joy to a brother, a sister or a non-believer, for in Christ praise and worship are a believer’s lifetime pursuit. We will live lives that reach out to others offering them the hope, promise, and blessings of a daily, growing relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

From: Article IV - Constitution and By-Laws