Who We Are

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21)

We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. We believe that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption. (John 15:26; II Corinthians 13:14; I1 Corinthians 1:21-22)

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 each person, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. (John 4:24; Psalm 83:18, Ephesians 4:6; I Corinthians 8:6; II Corinthians 1:3-4)

We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe He died in our place, paying the penalty for our sin, physically resurrected, ascended into heaven, relentlessly intercedes for His people, and will visibly and physically return to earth. (Luke 1:35; Luke 24:51; Mark 16:19; Romans 3:24-26; I Peter 2:24; Acts 1:9-10; Hebrews 9:24-28)

We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin; righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide. (John 16:8-11; John 16:13; Romans 8:9; II Corinthians 5:5)

We believe that all people are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 3:23; II Corinthians 5:17)

We believe that genuine believers will endure to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ through faith is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors, that a special providence watches over their welfare, and that they are kept by the power of God through faith into salvation. (Philippians 1:6; I John 5:11-13)

We believe in the universal church; a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on their profession of faith, and associated for worship, work and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon all members of the local church the primary task of giving the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world. (Hebrews 12:22-23; Acts 2:41-42; Matthew 28:19-20; I Corinthians 12:12-13; Colossians 1:15-20)  

We believe that Christians should live for the glory of God and the well-being of others; that their conduct should be blameless before the world; that they should be faithful stewards of their possessions and that they should seek to realize for themselves and others the full stature of maturity in Christ. (II Peter 3:18; II Corinthians 9:7; Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:3-4) 

We believe that Christian marriage is a sacred institution ordained of God for the happiness of mankind and the propagation of the race. It is the spiritual and physical union of one man and one woman; this is the only legitimate sexual relationship and, according to the scriptural ideal, is to be broken only by death. Accordingly, this Church, its Pastors, staff and members, will not recognize any other union as a legitimate marriage; our Church and staff shall not perform or participate in any same sex marriage or unions or ceremonies of any kind; and Church facilities shall not be used for such purposes. (Genesis 1:26-2:24; Mark 10:1-12; Romans 1:24-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 6:18-7:5; Ephesians 5:22-33)

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of the believer in water in the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Luke 22:15-20; Romans 6:4; I Corinthians 11:23-26)   

We believe that every human being has direct relations with God, and is responsible to God alone in all matters of faith; that each church is independent and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; that therefore Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other. (Romans 14:4; Matthew 22:21; II Corinthians 5:10)  

We believe that local churches can best promote the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another in a denominational organization. Such an organization, whether it is the Conference or a district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches. Cooperation in a conference is voluntary and may be terminated at any time. Churches may likewise cooperate with interdenominational fellowships on a voluntary basis. (I Corinthians 1:10; I Corinthians 12:12-14)  

We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His kingdom. We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal joy of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked. (I Thess. 416-17; I Corinthians 15; Hebrews 9:27-28; John 14:1-3; Revelation 20)