Who We Are

We are a congregation of Christians committed to glorifying God by following the New Testament pattern for the church. Our goal is not to uphold human traditions or creeds, but to be Christians only, wearing the name of Christ and submitting to His authority. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the sole rule for faith and practice, and we strive to speak where Scripture speaks and be silent where Scripture is silent (Acts 11:26; Matthew 28:18; Colossians 3:17; 2 Timothy 3:16–17).

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God

We believe in one true and living God, eternal, all-powerful, and sovereign over all creation. God is spirit, infinite in holiness, wisdom, justice, mercy, and love. There is one God who exists eternally as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, united in essence and purpose (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 4:24; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 4:4–6).

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Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who was with God and was God, and who became flesh to dwell among men. He lived a sinless life, revealed the Father, taught divine truth, performed miracles, and willingly offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world. He was crucified, buried, and raised bodily from the dead on the third day. He ascended into heaven and now reigns at the right hand of God as Lord and King, awaiting the time of His return (John 1:1–14; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4; Acts 2:32–36; Philippians 2:9–11).

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The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is a divine person of the Godhead, equal with the Father and the Son. Through the Holy Spirit, God revealed His will through inspired Scripture, making known the gospel and the full counsel of God. Today, the Holy Spirit continues to work through the Word He inspired to teach, convict, and sanctify God’s people (John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:12–13; Ephesians 6:17).

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We also believe that the Holy Spirit indwells obedient believers. God gives His Spirit to those who obey Him, and He dwells within Christians as a seal and guarantee of their inheritance, strengthening them in their walk with God. This indwelling does not occur apart from the Word nor is miraculous but rather along with the Word. It must be noted that there are those who may hold to a non-personal indwelling which is fine. (Acts 5:32; Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9–11; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13–14).

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The Scriptures

We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are God-breathed, meaning they originate from God Himself and were communicated through men as He directed them. Inspiration extends to the very words of Scripture (verbal inspiration), to all parts of Scripture in their entirety (plenary inspiration), and is therefore completely true and trustworthy in all that it affirms (inerrant). Because the source of Scripture is God, it carries His authority and reflects His perfect truth (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20–21; 1 Corinthians 2:12–13).

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We believe God has faithfully preserved His Word through His providence so that His truth has not been lost, corrupted, or rendered unknowable. Though the original manuscripts were written long ago, God’s Word has been accurately transmitted and safeguarded, allowing believers today to possess a reliable and authoritative standard of truth. God’s Word endures forever and continues to accomplish His purpose in every generation (Psalm 12:6–7; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35; 1 Peter 1:23–25).

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The Scriptures are complete, sufficient, and fully authoritative for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Through God’s written Word, believers are thoroughly equipped for every good work, and nothing essential for salvation or godly living is lacking. No additional revelation, modern prophecy, or extra-biblical authority is needed beyond what God has revealed through Christ and His apostles in the New Testament (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:3; Jude 3; Galatians 1:6–9).

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Because the Scriptures are God’s preserved revelation, they serve as the final standard for faith, practice, worship, and daily living. We therefore strive to rightly handle the Word of truth, respecting its context, authority, and purpose, and to submit ourselves fully to its teaching (John 17:17; Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 2:15).

 

Salvation

We believe salvation is made possible only by the grace of God through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. God desires all people to be saved and has provided the gospel as His power to save. In response to that gospel, individuals are called to believe in Jesus Christ, repent of their sins, confess Jesus as Lord, and be baptized by immersion for the forgiveness of sins. In baptism, a person is united with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection and begins a new life in Him (John 3:16; Romans 1:16; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3–4; Mark 16:16).

 

The Church

We believe the church is the body of Christ, consisting of all who have been saved by the blood of Jesus and added by the Lord to His body. Jesus Christ is the head of the church, and He alone possesses all authority over it. The church exists to glorify God, proclaim the gospel, edify believers, and care for one another. The New Testament provides the divinely revealed pattern for the organization, worship, and work of the church (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:47; Ephesians 1:22–23; Colossians 1:18).

 

Worship

We believe worship must be offered in spirit and in truth, according to God’s revealed will rather than human preference. In our assemblies, we seek to worship God through prayer, congregational singing without instrumental accompaniment, preaching and teaching from Scripture, observing the Lord’s Supper on the first day of the week, and cheerful, purposeful giving. Worship is directed toward God alone and is to be reverent, meaningful, and obedient (John 4:23–24; Acts 20:7; Ephesians 5:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; 1 Corinthians 16:1–2).

 

Leadership

We believe God has established a divine order for leadership within the local church. While faithful men may lead in various roles, the New Testament reveals God’s design for congregational oversight through qualified elders who shepherd the flock, and deacons who serve the needs of the church. These men are to meet the qualifications set forth in Scripture and lead with humility, love, and accountability to Christ, the Chief Shepherd (Acts 14:23; 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4).

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Christian Living

We believe those who belong to Christ are called to live transformed lives, no longer walking according to the ways of the world but according to the will of God. Christians are to pursue holiness, love, humility, and good works, growing in knowledge and obedience. While Christians are not sinless, we are called to faithfulness, repentance, and continual growth in Christlikeness (Romans 12:1–2; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:1–17; Titus 2:11–14).

 

Our Hope

We believe Jesus Christ will return visibly and triumphantly. At His coming, the dead will be raised, and all people will stand before God in judgment. The faithful will be welcomed into eternal life, while those who reject Christ will face eternal separation from God. Our hope is not in this present world, but in the promises of God and the eternal kingdom prepared for those who love Him (Acts 17:30–31; John 5:28–29; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 21:1–4).

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Church Discipline

We believe church discipline is a biblical and loving responsibility given by God for the spiritual good of individuals and the purity of the church. Discipline is never intended to shame or harm, but to correct, restore, and encourage repentance. When a Christian persists in unrepentant sin, Scripture teaches that loving, patient, and orderly steps should be taken, beginning with private admonition and progressing only as necessary. If repentance does not occur, the congregation may be called to withdraw fellowship, not out of malice, but out of obedience to God and concern for the soul involved.

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The goal of discipline is always restoration, reconciliation, and renewed faithfulness to Christ. When repentance occurs, forgiveness and reaffirmed love are commanded. Church discipline reflects God’s holiness, the seriousness of sin, and His desire for His people to walk in truth and righteousness (Matthew 18:15–17; 1 Corinthians 5:1–13; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; Galatians 6:1; 2 Corinthians 2:6–8).

 

Evangelism

We believe the gospel of Jesus Christ is God’s power for salvation and must be preached to the world. Evangelism is not reserved for a select few but is the responsibility of every follower of Christ. The church exists, in part, to proclaim the good news of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, calling all people to faith, repentance, obedience, and new life in Him.

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We believe evangelism should be carried out with love, patience, humility, and faithfulness to the truth. The message must not be altered to suit culture or convenience, but spoken with clarity and compassion. Christians are called to shine as lights in the world, to give reason for their hope, and to teach others accurately and graciously. Through preaching, teaching, personal study, and everyday Christian living, we seek to make disciples who will in turn teach others (Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15–16; Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Peter 3:15).