CORE Beliefs
The following are the shared beliefs of our local body, our worldwide family of churches, and our greater Renewal network of church partners. For a more detailed document of our shared beliefs please see the following scholarly article.
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Jesus Christ is Lord
We follow Jesus to glorify God, aiming to restore His kingdom vision. Through embracing the gospel, making disciples, and forming vibrant communities, we seek to live out the commandments of Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:42.
Scripture: Our Infallible Guide
The Bible, with its 66 books, serves as our infallible guide for faith and life, demanding our full obedience and careful interpretation to avoid cultural conformism, as taught in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Psalm 119.
The Gospel: Our Hope
Humanity, created for fellowship with God but fallen, is restored through King Jesus' saving life, death, and resurrection. This promise of eternal life and kingdom renewal for believers is the heart of our message (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Genesis 3; Romans 3:23).
Christian Convictions: Our Framework for Living
Our faith encompasses essential salvation truths, important doctrinal commitments, and personal freedoms, all exercised in love and for mutual edification (Romans 1:16; Ephesians 4:5).
New Birth: Our Entrance into Discipleship
Commitment to Jesus involves repentance, confession, and baptism as expressions of faith, marking our entry into a life of discipleship (John 3:5; Acts 2:38).
Faithful Faith: Our Lifestyle
True faith manifests in surrender to Jesus, encompassing allegiance, loyalty, and active obedience to His lordship (James 2:17; Galatians 2:20).
Holy Spirit: Our Guide and Strength
As believers, we are to be filled, led, and empowered by the Spirit, fostering a prayerful, Spirit-driven life (Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:25).
Disciple Making: Our Mission
Our mission focuses on making disciples who make disciples through evangelism and sanctification, aiming for church renewal and planting (Matthew 28:19-20).
Kingdom Life: Our Pursuit
We strive for holiness and love, rejecting sinful lifestyles while demonstrating Jesus' love through service and community (Galatians 5:19-21; John 13:34-35).
Countercultural Living: Our Stand
Our allegiance to Jesus calls us to stand against societal norms not aligned with the Kingdom of God, advocating for sanctity of life, biblical marriage, racial reconciliation, gender roles, and generosity (Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11).
The End: Our Urgency
Urgency in disciple-making stems from our belief in Jesus' imminent return, aiming to fulfill the Great Commission as a reflection of God's original command (Matthew 28:19-20; Revelation 21).
Your Invitation to Join
We invite you to join us as we live out these beliefs, transforming lives and communities with the Gospel. Together, let's embody the kingdom vision, making disciples, and forming vibrant communities for God's glory.