Nine Core Beliefs

We uphold these nine core beliefs as essential to Christianity. The Statement of Faith provides a detailed outline of these beliefs.

  1. The Bible is the inspired written WORD of God. It contains the perfect will and purpose of God for His people -- II Peter 1:21; II Timothy 2:16
  2. That man is a sinner by nature and by his own free will.
    That a personal faith in Jesus is needed for remission of sins -- Psalms 31
  3. In Water Baptism administered in the name of Jesus -- Acts 4:12
  4. In the Baptism of the Holy Spirit: that is a promised gift of the Lord -- Joel 2:28; Acts 2:4
  5. That Divine Healing is for us. The Lord is our Healer -- Exodus 15:26
  6. That Communion and Foot Washing is commanded for us to continue until the return of Jesus Christ -- I Corinthians 11:23-25; John 13:4-17
  7. That Bible Study, Prayer, and Fasting is essential for spiritual growth -- John 3:39; Luke 18:1; Matthew 6:16-18
  8. That Tithes and Free-Will Offerings are God's plan to sustain His ministry -- Malachi 3:8-10
  9. The Pastor is the spiritual leader fo the church. He is the Overseer and the Under Shepherd of God -- Acts 20:28; Hebrew 13:17