We Believe:

1. The Bible to be the inspired and infallible authoritative Word of God.  (2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 2:2)
2. There is one God eternally manifested in  the person of the Father, Son  and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29;  Matthew 28:19)
3. In the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, in His vicarious and atoning sacrifice through His shed blood, in the bodily resurrection, in His ascension, and in His personal return in power and glory upon the earth.  (Luke 1:26-35; 1 Corinthians 15:38; Mark 16:19; Hebrews 9:28)
4. Regeneration and conversion through faith in Jesus Christ is absolutely essential for  thesalvation of lost and sinful humanity. (Romans 3:22-26)
5. Water baptism is not a saving ordinance but is essential in obedience to the Gospel and should be administered by immersion. (Matthew 3:16; 1 Peter 3:21; Romans 6:3-9)
6. The gospel includes holiness of heart and life, healing of the body, and a definite personal experience with the Holy Spirit  whereby the gifts of  the Spirit become active in the life of the believer. This work of the Holy Spirit is for men, women, and children.    (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
7. In the bodily resurrection of believers at the end time; the just unto eternal life and the unjust into eternal damnation. (Acts 24:15; Revelation 20:11-15)
8. In the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 4:3-6; Philippians 2:1-2)
9. In the full function of the five-fold ministry which was given to perfect and equip the saints so they can enter into the work of their ministry, thereby edifying the whole body of  Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:28)
10. Both  men and women may be called to serve in church ministry without restriction due to gender. (Romans 16:1-15; Galatians 3:26-28;  Acts 2:17-18)
11. Marriage is between one man and one woman.  (Genesis - Revelation)