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One of the most important questions you can ask is, “What do you believe?” Here are some highlights we hold to as a community of faith. We believe in God, who created all things and who desires an intimate, loving relationship with all people. We believe that all people are in need of the transforming love of God in their lives. As a result of sin (our broken relationship with God), Jesus Christ was sent to pay the penalty of our sin and provide the way back to right relationship with God. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who died and was raised from the dead to sit a God’s right hand in heaven. We believe that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within us just as He promised. The Spirit is not a force, but a person, God Himself. He makes our lives His home and leads, guides, and directs our lives. He points out our sin and leads us back to God. The Spirit gives us understanding of the things of God and helps us in our prayers. The Spirit continues to demonstrate God’s power in and through us as He reveals God’s word and will, heals and delivers, and empowers Christians for service. We believe that Jesus is coming back for His church and that until then, we are call to witness to our faith and share His love with the world. This includes caring for the needs of others, seeking justice and mercy, and participating in outreach and missions. We believe in the authority of the Bible as the Word of God. It is the standard of the Christian life and our ministry and teaching are ordered according to it. We believe that the church is open to everyone and we seek to include all who desire a relationship with Jesus Christ in our family. We recognize that other denominations are an extension of our family and we seek to work with the whole church where possible for the good of God’s kingdom. Above all, we seek to glorify Jesus Christ in who we are and all we do. |
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