Summary of Beliefs

“For the body is not one member, but many. . . God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. . . God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.  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.  We know that all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to his purpose." (I Corinthians 12:14, 18, 28; Matthew 28:19; and Romans 8:28)

Statement of Beliefs  

1.      Trinity.  We believe that there is one God, a personal conscious Being, and Creator of all things seen and unseen, eternal (without beginning or end) as three distinct beings: the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. 

2.      Holy Bible.   We believe that the Holy Bible is the all-sufficient, inspired and infallible word of God and should be the only ruling doctrine for daily living and church administration.  We believe that the Holy Bible is the final standard by which all creeds, doctrines and actions must be measured.  We believe that its scriptures can only be interpreted under the direction of the Holy Spirit.) 

3.      Repentance.  We believe that humankind is born into a fallen and sinful state and every human being has the need for redemption from the fearful penalty of everlasting perdition for sin.  We believe that human beings need salvation through the new birth experience by repentance and that this is the only remedy provided for man’s sins.  

4.      Salvation.  We believe that salvation is the free and gracious gift of God made available to humankind by Jesus taking the sins of the world upon Himself, to the cross of Calvary in order to redeem our sins.  We believe that humankind must personally accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior and remain faithful according to the Holy Scriptures.

5.      Baptism.  We believe that full body immersion into water is the type of baptism sanctioned by the Holy Bible and that this is the type of baptism John bestowed upon Jesus. (Matthew 3:16, Mark10:39) 

6.      Holy Spirit.  We believe that the Holy Spirit (Ghost) is the Spirit of God that convicts the world of sin.  We believe that Jesus baptizes with the Holy Ghost and Fire which is evidenced by the gift of speaking in tongues. We believe that the Holy Spirit is like a supernatural agent and divine teacher who guides and comforts believers. (Luke 3:16, I Corinthians 2:14)

7.      Communion.  We believe in taking communion in context with biblical teachings.  (I Corinthians 11:23-25)

8.      Worship.  We believe in worshipping God in spirit and in truth and making a joyful noise unto Him.  (Nehemiah 8:6, John 4:23-24)

9.      Discipleship.  We believe that the Bible requires born-again Christians to become true Disciples of Christ and lead others to His Kingdom as they become actively involved in church activities.  We believe that Christians should dedicate their lives toward God’s service and allow the Holy Spirit to guide their every activity.  We believe that by investing in God and others, people leave a legacy for Christ and become His true disciples.