WHAT WE BELIEVE

THE CENTRALITY OF THE SCRIPTURES, the Old & New Testament, as the authoritative Word of God and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct.

THE NECESSITY OF THE NEW BIRTH for entrance into God's kingdom, and the importance of continuing growth in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ for sound spiritual health.

THE CHURCH AS A FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS, characterized by mutual participation in and sharing of the new life in Christ.

THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, who with the Father and the Son calls the Church into being, empowers its witness, guides its mission, and supplies the gifts needed by the Church and its members to exalt Christ.

THE REALITY OF FREEDOM IN CHRIST, who delivers us from the power of sin and moves us by his grace into a whole new experience of obedience and life.

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