Our Beliefs

We live in a time where in churches across America, the Bible, Christ is not the emphasis, they center everything around you.  I want you to know, you are not at the center of my universe.  God is.  We teach the bible.  We believe it is infallible and inerrant.  It is without flaw, it is God breathed inspired by God and penned by man.  

Hebrews 4:12 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

When you enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ, you are choosing to die to your self and live for him.  It is the start of a new path.  That path is discipleship.  We have to make the choice for ourselves to be a disciple.  We as leaders in the church must work together to lead others into discipleship. 

We accomplish this through, Sunday school classes, Wednesday night classes, and INSTE. We will also emphasize mentoring roles and apprenticeship.  

Matthew 28:18-20. 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[b] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

We believe in the use of Spiritual Gifts.  It is the Holy Spirit working in us and through us that testifies of Jesus Christ.  It is by this that the blind will see, sick healed, those who are held captive by sin set free.    It is all for the glory of Jesus Christ.  The Holy Spirit works to make his name great.  God is a God of Order, and Spiritual gifts are to be used with order.   

Evangelism is a byproduct of being Holy Spirit Empowered.

Acts 1:8 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Worship is designed to take us into the throne room of God.  True Worship is a posture of the heart.  It’s literal meaning is to bend down and kiss the feet of Jesus.  So the goal is whatever it takes to get you to that posture.  We don’t forsake one generation for another.  We will seek to blend traditional with contemporary. Our worship is when all praise and focus is directed to God.  

Inspiring worship can cause us to break out into a full blown prayer service.  

John 4:23 23 But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.

Iron sharpens Iron.  Hebrews 10:25 tells us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together.  We are followers of Jesus need each other.  So that we are encourage one another, grow in maturity, and care for each other.   We regularly practice inviting each other into our homes, be accountable to one another, assist each others, and recognize no matter how different we are, we all contribute to this body.

We are an Acts 2 church. 

Acts 2: 42 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper[i]), and to prayer. 43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. 44 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. 45 They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. 46 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity[j]— 47 all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.