We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons in one essence: The Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. God is the creator of all things, visible and invisible. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, present everywhere, and he is morally perfect.

We believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.

Jesus of Nazareth is God incarnate, fully human, and fully divine. He is the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity. He is the Messiah promised to Israel for the salvation of those from every nation, tribe, people, and language. He was born of the virgin Mary, lived a perfect life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, died, and was buried. He rose on the third day, ascended to heaven, and sits at the right hand of God.

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is sent to indwell, guide, teach, and empower the believer; and convict the world of sin. It is the will of God that every believer should live by and be filled with the Holy Spirit, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. The gifts of the Spirit are available to all believers today. He gifts us to accomplish Christ’s purposes in the world through Christ’s Church.

Humanity is created in the image of God, and every human has inherent dignity and worth. However, when Adam and Eve, the first humans, sinned against God, they fractured humanity’s perfect union with God. Fallen humans are sinners by nature and by choice and are alienated from God, and only through the saving work of Jesus Christ can they be reunited with God, both now and in eternity.

Salvation comes by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. All those who repent and confess Christ, his life, death, and resurrection, are saved. At salvation, followers of Jesus are united to Christ and each other through the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit, who assures them of their right standing before God and empowers them to progressively experience the redemption of their humanity in light of Christ’s perfect example.

All followers of Jesus comprise the universal church, of which Jesus Christ is the head. The universal church exists in many unique, local expressions. The church exists to worship God, equip believers, and to carry forward the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations, teaching them to do everything Jesus commanded. The church is to practice baptism and the Lord’s Supper, the two ordinances given by Jesus.

At a time appointed by God and known only to him, Jesus Christ will bodily return to the earth and establish his eternal kingdom. He will make all things new, reconciling creation to himself. He will judge the living and the dead, assigning eternal salvation to believers and final judgment to unbelievers. The imminent coming of Christ should inspire godly living and commitment to the mission of the Gospel.

The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the final authority for followers of Jesus. Though written by human authors, it is divinely inspired and reveals everything humanity must know for salvation. It is composed of 66 documents, which have been recognized as divinely inspired and authoritative since the time of their writing. The Bible is the standard against which every moral or religious claim must be measured.

Living in the way of Jesus calls us to embrace his vision of faithfulness in sexuality. This involves abstaining from sexual relationships outside the covenant of marriage, avoiding pornography and inappropriate relationships, and pursuing holiness by God's grace. We believe that God created humans as male and female in his image. Marriage, as ordained by God, is a lifelong, covenantal union between one man and one woman, reflecting Christ's relationship with the Church. Sexual intimacy is intended exclusively for this marriage covenant, and indulging any sexual desire outside this bond is against God's creational intent. We are committed to understanding and addressing the heart issues related to LGBTQI+ experiences. We are committed to leading out in Christ's love, compassion, and justice while rejecting all forms of hatred and abuse.