Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.

We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God the

Father is Creator of heaven and earth, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. God the

Son, Jesus Christ, became flesh, lived a sinless life, died on the cross as a substitutionary

sacrifice, rose from the grave, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return for the

Church in power and glory. God the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, regenerates, sanctifies,

and empowers believers. We affirm the present and orderly ministry of the gifts of the Holy Spirit

in the Church today. (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1,14; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are the inspired and inerrant Word of

God. They are the final authority for faith and life. By reading and applying the Bible, we learn

how to live a life that honors God and reflects His will. (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Psalm 119:105)

We believe that humanity was created in the image of God and placed in a sinless paradise.

Because of disobedience, sin entered the world, and all people have inherited a fallen nature.

Because of this, we are separated from God and unable to save ourselves. Yet, God in His love

provides salvation through Jesus Christ, restoring us to Himself. (Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12)

We believe that all people are sinners in need of salvation, which is a gift of God’s grace

received by faith in Jesus Christ alone. We are saved only by grace through faith. This gift is not

earned by works,but when we understand the weight of our sin and the immeasurable gift of

salvation, we are compelled to live a life aligned with God’s will. (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans

10:9–10; Titus 3:5)

We believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all who have placed their faith in Jesus

Christ as Lord and Savior. The Church is called to worship God, grow in faith, and serve one

another in love. The local Church exists to strengthen believers, equip them for ministry in daily

life, encourage and empower believers to live a life of sanctification, and proclaim the gospel to

the world. The Church ministers to the congregation, and the congregation is called to minister

to the world—living lives of sanctification that create opportunities to share Christ in and through

daily life. (Ephesians 4:11–13; Hebrews 10:24–25; Matthew 28:19–20)

We believe Jesus instituted two ordinances for the Church: Water Baptism, as an outward

testimony of inner faith in Christ, and Communion (the Lord’s Supper), as a remembrance of His

sacrifice and a proclamation of His death until He returns. (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; 1

Corinthians 11:23–26)

We believe that God calls His people to live holy and Spirit-empowered lives, demonstrating

love, integrity, and obedience to Christ in every area. By the Spirit’s power, believers grow in

sanctification and bear fruit for God’s glory. (Galatians 5:22–25; 1 Peter 1:15–16; Romans

12:1–2)

We believe in the personal, imminent return of Jesus Christ. He will bring ultimate justice,

resurrect the dead, and establish His eternal kingdom. Believers will spend eternity with God in

heaven, while those who reject Christ will face eternal punishment. (Titus 2:13; 1 Thessalonians

4:16–17; Revelation 21:1–4; Matthew 25:31–46)

We believe that God created humanity in His image as male and female—distinct yet equal in

value, dignity, and worth. Gender is assigned and determined by God and is not subject to

personal choice or cultural definition. God calls each person to live in alignment with His created

intent.

We believe that marriage is a sacred covenant ordained by God, joining one biological male and

one biological female in a lifelong union. This covenant reflects the relationship between Christ

and His Church. Sexual intimacy is a gift from God, designed to be expressed and enjoyed only

within the bounds of marriage. Any sexual activity outside this covenant is contrary to God’s

design and purpose for humanity.

In our culture today, many alternative expressions of sexuality are often promoted as acceptable

or normal. We welcome every person with love and compassion, including those who may

engage in alternate lifestyles, but we cannot affirm or condone what God’s Word defines as sin.

Our desire is to lead people toward freedom through a relationship with Jesus Christ. We

believe that identity is found in Christ alone, not in sexual desires or impulses, and that by the

truth of Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit, every person can walk in holiness and

transformation. (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:31–32; Romans

1:26–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11)

We believe that God created humanity with the capacity and responsibility to make moral and

spiritual choices. Though the fall rendered humankind sinful and incapable of saving itself, God,

through His prevenient grace, restores the ability to respond to His invitation of salvation. This

grace is extended to all people through the work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts, draws, and

enables belief without forcing it.

We affirm that salvation is entirely of God’s grace and offered freely through Jesus Christ, yet it

must be personally received by faith. God’s sovereignty and human freedom work in perfect

harmony—His foreknowledge encompasses human choice without negating it. In His love and

justice, God calls all people to repentance and faith, desiring that none should perish but that all

should come to eternal life through Jesus Christ. Each individual bears responsibility for

responding to God’s gracious call.

(Deuteronomy 30:19; Joshua 24:15; John 3:16; John 6:44; Acts 17:30–31; Romans 10:9–10;

Titus 2:11; 2 Peter 3:9; Revelation 22:17)

We believe prayer is a critical aspect of the Christian’s walk with God. Prayer is communication

wi t h God, and it is both a scriptural command and an expectation for the life of the believer.

Jesus models this for the Church in T h e L ord’ s P ra yer. Thereby, we understand that through

prayer, we bring our praise and adoration, surrender to God’s will, present our supplications

before him, confess our sins, intercede for relationships, seek His guidance, and ask for His

protection. Additionally, and in keeping with the commands of scripture, we understand prayer to

be the process by which we ask God to heal the sick, deliver the oppressed, and combat fear

and anxiety. Prayer is meant to be engaged continually and with great devotion.

(Matthew 6:9-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; Colossians 4:2; James 1:5; James 5:14; Ephesians

6:18; Philippians 4:6)