Our Beliefs

The Bible

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, fellowship and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.

God

We affirm that there is one true God who is holy, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, eternal, sovereign, and perfectly righteous. He is the creator and sustainer of all things, and human beings can know Him as He reveals Himself. Regarding His Triunity, we affirm that, “God eternally exists as three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and each person is fully God, and there is one God.” God, and not man, must be at the center of our theology.

Jesus

We affirm the deity of Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation, He who was fully God also became fully man and will continue to be so forever. He lived a perfect life while on the earth, and at the cross He willingly went through a substitutionary death to redeem believers. He rose from the grave, ascended into Heaven, and will return in power to judge all creation.

The Holy Spirit

We affirm that the Holy Spirit is fully personal and fully divine. He calls humanity to salvation, and indwells all believers, to whom He is the revealer of truth, comforter, counselor, and giver of spiritual gifts. We deny any claim that denies the full personhood or full divinity of the Holy Spirit. We further deny that the Holy Spirit ever reveals anything to believers through private revelation that contradicts Scripture.

The gospel & salvation

We affirm that the gospel message is about humanity’s complete depravity, sin, and separation from God, and how God has provided reconciliation through the work of Christ on the cross. Salvation is a free gift of God’s grace, accepted through faith, and is in no way dependent on works. There can be no salvation apart from true repentance and personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind; that it is effected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit, in connection with divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel; and that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance, and faith, and newness of life. The primary purpose of this saving work is not the rescuing of sinners, but rather the display of the glory of God.

We affirm with the reformers that salvation is:

Sola Scriptura (Found In Scripture Alone) - The Bible is the sole written divine revelation, our only infallible rule for faith and life, and alone can bind the conscience of believers absolutely (Matt. 4:4; 2 Tim. 3:16).

Sola Fide (Through Faith Alone) - Justification is by faith alone. By God’s free grace, the righteousness of Jesus Christ is imputed to us by faith and is the sole ground of our acceptance by God, by which our sins are pardoned (Rom. 5:1; Gal 2:16; Eph. 2:8-10).

Solus Christus (In Christ Alone) - Jesus Christ is the only mediator by Whose work we are redeemed (John 14:6; John 3:16).

Sola Gratia (By Grace Alone) - Our salvation rests solely on the work of God’s grace for us (Rom. 2:4; Eph. 2:8-10).

Soli Deo Gloria (For the Glory of God Alone) - Salvation is of God and has been accomplished by God, therefore to God alone belongs the glory (Isa. 42:8; Col. 3:17).

Sanctification

We believe that Sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of God’s appointed means, – especially, the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness and prayer.

The Perseverance of the Saints

We believe those who are truly believers will endure—will last, make it and get through any circumstance in order to get to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. God will preserve his people until the end.

The Church

We affirm that the local church is the visible display of God’s glory on earth, revealing His wisdom, holiness, and redemptive work through Christ. Membership in a local church is a critical part of a Christian’s life for the purposes of ministry, accountability, and encouragement. The church is composed of true believers, called to be distinct from the world and set apart as a reflection of God’s holiness. Each member plays a vital role in displaying His glory by contributing their giftings, time, and resources to the ministry of the church.

We deny that an individual believer can pursue Christ in the most healthy and beneficial manner while neglecting consistent and committed fellowship with a local church. We further deny that membership in the universal church is an appropriate substitute for active participation in a particular local church, as it is through the gathered body that God most clearly displays His glory to the world.

Church Leadership

We affirm that the biblical church offices are Pastor (Shepherd/Pastor, Elder, Overseer) and Deacon. The local church should be led by biblically qualified Pastors who share the responsibility and authority of shepherding the body. Deacons assist the Pastors in areas of administration and service so that the Pastors can be free to administer the Word. We deny any claims that present ordination as the granting of a special spiritual status or that elevates church officers to a higher class of Christianity. We further deny that it is biblically appropriate for women to serve in the office of Pastor or Deacon.

We also affirm the importance of biblical congregationalism as an essential expression of the church’s identity and mission, rooted in Scripture. Biblical congregationalism holds that the final authority under Christ and His Word rests with the gathered congregation, entrusted with guarding the gospel and maintaining the church’s purity through doctrine and discipline. The congregation, as a body of believer-priests, shares the responsibility to uphold sound teaching, adjudicate matters of membership, and visibly display the gospel. This structure fosters accountability, preserves the church’s witness, and equips all members to fulfill their calling, working alongside the leadership of Elders and the service of Deacons to pursue God’s glory together.

Baptism & Communion

We affirm that immersion baptism of a confessing believer is the practice most clearly supported in Scripture. We also affirm that the Lord’s Supper should be regularly celebrated by the church as a means of remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the sake of our redemption. We deny any definition of baptism that suggests that it in any way contributes to salvation.

Evangelism & Missions

We affirm that the most important task of every believer is to make disciples of all nations. Christians should strive to share the gospel locally with the people they see every day, and should have a burden to see other nations and people groups transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.