We believe this Statement of Faith to be an accurate summary of what Scripture teaches. These are our essential doctrines.  Other issues that are non-essentials shall come together in Christian love and unity within this church community.  We recognize the validity of various viewpoints on non-essentials.  All partners shall refrain from advocating doctrines that are not included in the Statement of Faith in such a way as to cause dissensions.

THE BIBLE
The Bible, all 66 books, though written by men, was supernaturally inspired by God; thus making it inerrant and infallible.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19-21

THE TRINITY
There is one God, an infinite Spirit, creator, and sustainer of all things, who exists eternally in three persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence but distinct in person and function.
Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 11:6-7; 1 John 5:6-8

GOD, THE FATHER
We believe that the Father, who is co-equal with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, sovereignly orders and directs the universe for His own purpose, pleasure, and grace. He has decreed all things that come to pass for His own glory. He graciously involves Himself in the affairs of mankind, hears and answers prayer and saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
Matthew 6:9; Ephesians 1:3-6

GOD, THE SON
The Lord Jesus Christ is co-equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit, eternally begotten from the Father. He is totally God and totally man. He was conceived by the virgin Mary through a miracle of the Holy Spirit. He lives forever as perfect God and perfect man: two distinct natures inseparably united in one person.
Luke 1:26-45, 2:1-7; John 1,10:30, 20

GOD, THE SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and Jesus Christ. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth and guidance in doing what is right. He gives believers spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians. 2:12, 3:16; 12:13; 2 Corinthians. 3:17; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians. 1:13, 5:1

THE GOSPEL
The Gospel is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, along with the promised and anticipated Kingdom of God, which is able to save the vilest sinner.
Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

SALVATION
Salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his/her life by faith.
John 1:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-10; 1 Peter 1:18-19

ORDINANCES
The Scriptural ordinances of Baptism and Communion are for all believers in Christ.
Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 8:12, 26-38; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH
The mission of the Church is to globally evangelize the world with the life-changing power of the Gospel and the grace of God, which is evident through conversion and discipleship.
Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 1:14-16, 12:1-2

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Christians are called to a holy life of service and testimony in the power of the Holy Spirit, which service includes the propagation of the Gospel message to the whole world. There is promised reward in heaven for faithfulness in such service.
Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 3:12-17; 1 Peter 1:1-16

ETERNITY
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is eternal damnation. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life.
John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15