CORE VALUES
God is worthy of our attention (both individually and communally)
All people matter to God. The Bible is both relevant and transformational in our lives.
Relationship with God and others is vital for spiritual, emotional and physical well-being.
Mission-minded living completes a Christ-Follower’s life.
Mission STATEMENT:
To Experience Hope, Freedom and God, Together.
Experiencing Hope for the future means we help each other discover the many levels of God’s favor in our lives that lead us to fulfilling God’s destiny for our lives. (Philippians 3: 11-13)
Experiencing Freedom from the past means we discover the many levels of God’s forgiveness and break free from the things that hold us back from following Jesus Christ and His teachings (Philippians 3: 11-13).
And it is Together that we Experience God Himself, the One who gives us Hope and Freedom (Romans 15: 5-7).
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20)
Visionary Statement
We wholeheartedly believe in the manifestation of Holy Spirit.
We desire to be a Church like the one described in Acts.
We devote ourselves to preaching the full Gospel and making disciples
We daily strive to become Christ-like in all things
We believe in the five-fold ministry gifts - Holy Spirit flowing freely and other spiritual gifts to be active in our services and lives.
God is worthy of our attention (both individually and communally)
All people matter to God. The Bible is both relevant and transformational in our lives.
Relationship with God and others is vital for spiritual, emotional and physical well-being.
Mission-minded living completes a Christ-Follower’s life.
Mission STATEMENT:
To Experience Hope, Freedom and God, Together.
Experiencing Hope for the future means we help each other discover the many levels of God’s favor in our lives that lead us to fulfilling God’s destiny for our lives. (Philippians 3: 11-13)
Experiencing Freedom from the past means we discover the many levels of God’s forgiveness and break free from the things that hold us back from following Jesus Christ and His teachings (Philippians 3: 11-13).
And it is Together that we Experience God Himself, the One who gives us Hope and Freedom (Romans 15: 5-7).
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20)
Visionary Statement
We wholeheartedly believe in the manifestation of Holy Spirit.
We desire to be a Church like the one described in Acts.
We devote ourselves to preaching the full Gospel and making disciples
We daily strive to become Christ-like in all things
We believe in the five-fold ministry gifts - Holy Spirit flowing freely and other spiritual gifts to be active in our services and lives.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe…
The Bible to be the inspired and infallible authoritative Word of God.
• 2 Tim 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works
There is one God eternally manifested in the Person of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matt.28:18-20)(Col 2:9)(Rom 1:20)(1 Cor 12:4-6)(2 Cor 13:14)
• 1 Cor 12:4-6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. And there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons
• 2 Cor 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all
In the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, in his vicarious and atoning sacrifice through His shed Blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension, and in His personal return in power and glory upon the earth. (Matt.1:25)(Is. 7:14)(Is.9:6)(1 Tim. 3:16)
• Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel
Regeneration and conversion through faith in Jesus Christ is absolutely essential for the salvation of lost and sinful humanity. (Rom. 10:9-10)(Eph.2:8)
• Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God
Water baptism is not a saving ordinance but is essential in obedience to the Gospel and should be administered by immersion. (Acts 1:5)
• Acts 1:5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now
The Gospel includes holiness of heart and life, healing of the body, and a definite personal experience with the Holy Spirit whereby the gifts of the Spirit become active in the life of the believer. This work of the Holy Spirit is for men, women, and children. (Jn. 11:25-26 )(1 Thes. 3:13)(Is.11:6)(2Tim.3:15)(Matt.18:1-4)
• 1 Thess 3:13 so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints
In the bodily resurrection of believers at the end time and the judgment of all mankind; the just unto eternal life the unjust into eternal damnation. (1 Cor. 15:15-16)(1 Thes. 4:16)(Mk. 16:16)
• Daniel 12:2 And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt
In the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ps.133)(Eph 4:5)(Eph.4:13)
• Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
In the full function of the five-fold ministry, which was given to perfect and equip the saints so they can enter into the work of their ministry, thereby edifying the whole Body of Christ. (Eph. 4:11-12)( Eph: 2:19-22)
• Eph 4:11-12 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ
Both men and women may be called to service church ministry without restriction due to gender. (Romans 16:1-15)(Galatians 3:26-28)(Acts 2:7-18)
• Galatians 3:26-28 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus
Marriage is a holy sacrament ordained by God as a union of one man and one woman in covenant relationship. (Gen 1:27-28, 2:23-24)
• Genesis 2:23-24 And Adam said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh
We believe…
The Bible to be the inspired and infallible authoritative Word of God.
• 2 Tim 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works
There is one God eternally manifested in the Person of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matt.28:18-20)(Col 2:9)(Rom 1:20)(1 Cor 12:4-6)(2 Cor 13:14)
• 1 Cor 12:4-6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. And there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons
• 2 Cor 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all
In the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, in his vicarious and atoning sacrifice through His shed Blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension, and in His personal return in power and glory upon the earth. (Matt.1:25)(Is. 7:14)(Is.9:6)(1 Tim. 3:16)
• Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel
Regeneration and conversion through faith in Jesus Christ is absolutely essential for the salvation of lost and sinful humanity. (Rom. 10:9-10)(Eph.2:8)
• Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God
Water baptism is not a saving ordinance but is essential in obedience to the Gospel and should be administered by immersion. (Acts 1:5)
• Acts 1:5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now
The Gospel includes holiness of heart and life, healing of the body, and a definite personal experience with the Holy Spirit whereby the gifts of the Spirit become active in the life of the believer. This work of the Holy Spirit is for men, women, and children. (Jn. 11:25-26 )(1 Thes. 3:13)(Is.11:6)(2Tim.3:15)(Matt.18:1-4)
• 1 Thess 3:13 so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints
In the bodily resurrection of believers at the end time and the judgment of all mankind; the just unto eternal life the unjust into eternal damnation. (1 Cor. 15:15-16)(1 Thes. 4:16)(Mk. 16:16)
• Daniel 12:2 And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt
In the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ps.133)(Eph 4:5)(Eph.4:13)
• Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
In the full function of the five-fold ministry, which was given to perfect and equip the saints so they can enter into the work of their ministry, thereby edifying the whole Body of Christ. (Eph. 4:11-12)( Eph: 2:19-22)
• Eph 4:11-12 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ
Both men and women may be called to service church ministry without restriction due to gender. (Romans 16:1-15)(Galatians 3:26-28)(Acts 2:7-18)
• Galatians 3:26-28 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus
Marriage is a holy sacrament ordained by God as a union of one man and one woman in covenant relationship. (Gen 1:27-28, 2:23-24)
• Genesis 2:23-24 And Adam said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh