OUR BELIEFS…

THE SCRIPTURE
We believe that the entire Bible, all 66 books, are inspired by God and inerrant in the original writings. Through the providence of God, the Word of God has been protected and preserved, and is the only infallible and authoritative rule of faith and practice

 GOD
We believe in one God who eternally exists in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. God the Father is the creator and ruler of the universe. We believe that He is limitless in power, knowledge, wisdom, love and holiness. We also believe that He has revealed Himself as the Father of all believers.
 
JESUS CHRIST
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is the second person of the Trinity and is co-equal with the Father. Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven where He sits at the right hand of the Father. He will return again to take those of us who believe to be with Him.
 
THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity and co-equal with the Father. The Holy Spirit acts to convict the world of sin and unrighteousness, works in the life of each believer to produce Godly character traits and demonstrates Himself, in the life of the church, through spiritual gifts given to each believer to carry out the work of the church. He is comforter, teacher, wisdom and counselor. 
 
SALVATION
We believe that salvation is a gift of God to humanity. We can never make up for sin by self-improvement or good works. Only trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. It is by asking Christ to be our forgiver and leader and committing our lives to Him, that we gain eternal life. Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus Christ into our lives. 
 
THE CHURCH
We believe the church is the body of Christ and family of God. It is made up of saved and baptized believers who regularly join together for worship, fellowship, and ministry.
 
EVANGELISM
We believe that it is the responsibility and privilege of every Christian to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and to seek to make growing disciples. 

For a detailed explanation of what we believe, you may view a more complete doctrinal statement in the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).