Our Faith & Beliefs

Jesus is the head of the church. Unity among the various expressions of the body of Christ is best achieved through focusing on Jesus, who alone is able to draw all people to Himself. Jesus is the complete and ultimate expression of God and is part of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Justification: Matthew 22:34-40, John 14:6, Philippians 2:9-11

The Bible is our authority and sole infallible guide for life and faith. We accept on faith that all of the Scripture is inspired and is without error; however not all interpretation is without error. Therefore we support and encourage the study of the original manuscripts, recognizing the original audiences and purposes of a text, and allowing the Bible to interpret itself. For the Scriptures are a living Word that is always relevant and revealing God’s purpose for all of creation.
Justification: John 1:1, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 15:4, Psalm 1

Worship establishes and encourages a right relationship between God and His people – God is the audience. Worship is essential for the believer and central to the life of the church. In it we cast our eyes to the cross, we come under the instruction of God’s Word, we are strengthened by the sacraments of both Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, bound together as Christ’s body. Worship involves the whole person – body, mind, heart and spirit.
Justification: 1 Peter 2:9, John 4:23-24, Psalm 98:4-9, Psalm 105:1-4, Matthew 28:18-20

We believe in “the priesthood of all believers” (I Peter 2:4-10). All of God’s people are called to ministry and the body of Christ must recognize and affirm that call. God has gifted every believer through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to serve the cause of Christ Jesus in the world.
Justification: Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 12:12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephesians 4:11-16

Because of what Jesus has done for us, we are free. In this congregation it is OK to have fun, it is OK to make mistakes, it is OK to say no. We are free to serve God as the Lord leads us and not out of guilt, obligation or duty. We serve God in response to what the Lord has already done for us – we serve Him joyfully.
Justification: Romans 8:1-2, Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36

Jesus gave his disciples this command – “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Therefore, the church exists primarily for the sake of those who don’t yet belong. We will seek to invite every person to consider a living and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, for He is the only way to salvation and eternal life.
Justification: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 4:18-20, Luke 19:10, Acts 1:8