STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in God, (Isaiah 44:6; 45:5) the Father Almighty,

Maker of Heaven and Earth, (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Acts 14:15)

And in Jesus Christ, (Luke 2:11; John 20:28) His only Son, (John 3:16; Proverbs 30:4)

our Lord, (John 20:28) who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, (Luke 1:35)

born of the Virgin Mary, (Luke 1:27), suffered under Pontius Pilate, (Luke 23:23-25)

was crucified, (John 19:20; Acts 4:10; all Gospels) dead (1 Corinthians 15:3)

and buried. (1 Corinthians 15:4) He descended into paradise. (1 Peter 3:18; Luke 23:43)

The third day (1 Corinthians 15:4) He arose from the dead, (1 Corinthians 15:4)

He ascended into Heaven (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51, Acts 1:11)

and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. (Mark 16:19; Hebrews 1:3)

From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. (2 Timothy 4:1; John 5:22)

We believe in the Holy Spirit, (John 15:26; 16:7-8, 13-14; Acts 13:2)

the church universal, (Galatians 3:26-29) the communion of saints, (Revelation 19:14; Hebrews 10:25)

the forgiveness of sins, (Luke 7:48) the resurrection of the body, (1 Thessalonians 4:16; John 6:39)

and life everlasting. (John 10:28; 17:2-3)

Trinity.  We believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Mark. 12:29, Genesis. 1:1, John. 3:35, John. 17:11, John. 14:16, 17)

Bible.  We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. (Matthew. 4:4; 2 Peter 3:15,16; Prov. 30:5; Peter 1:20,21; John. 17:17; 2 Timothy. 3:15)

Missions.  We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. (Matt. 9:35-38; 22:37-39; and 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2 Cor. 5:20; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 1:8; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15).

Care for the Widow and Orphan. We believe that it is our duty and calling to advocate for the widow, orphan, and the poor and marginalized people and to work to supply for their needs spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. (Luke 2:52, James 1:27,  Isaiah 1:17, Psalms 68:5, Exodus 22:21-22, Zechariah 7:9-10, Psalms 82:3)

This Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. We do believe, however, that the foregoing Statement of Faith accurately represents the teaching of the Bible, and therefore is binding upon all Directors of the Ministry.