In whom we believe.
How we walk.

The Word of God

We believe that the Holy Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments, are inspired by God and are the authority for our faith, teaching and way of life. We turn to them to know the gospel and discern the Lord's will.

2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21

The one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit

We believe in one true, eternal and holy God, who subsists in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They are coeternal and coequal, sharing one divine essence. We confess neither three gods nor one person changing manifestations, but the one triune God.

Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Jesus Christ, truly God and truly human

We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of the Father, who exists with Him and is fully God. For our salvation He became truly human, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born of the virgin Mary. He took the form of a servant and lived without sin.

John 1:1-14; Luke 1:35; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 4:15

His death, resurrection and lordship

We believe that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose bodily and literally on the third day, according to the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is our Lord, Savior and intercessor. In Him we find forgiveness and reconciliation with God.

1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Luke 24:39; Romans 4:25; Hebrews 7:25

Salvation by grace and justification by faith

We believe that salvation is a gift of God's grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ, and not through works or human merit. We are justified through Christ and called to repentance and a new life. Good works are the fruit of faith and of God's work in us.

Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 3:23-26; Romans 5:1; Titus 3:4-7

The Holy Spirit and life filled with His presence

We believe in the full deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit. He leads us to Christ, brings about the new birth, dwells in believers and empowers us to live and serve. We believe He continues to work and distribute gifts to build up the church; every manifestation must be discerned in light of Scripture, in love and with order.

John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Holiness and growth in Christ

We believe that God calls us to grow in holiness, love and obedience through His grace and the work of the Holy Spirit. The Christian life is expressed in the fruit of the Spirit, care for our neighbors and a faith that transforms the way we live.

Galatians 5:22-25; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 12:14

The church, one body

We believe that the church is the body of Christ, a community called to worship, proclaim the gospel, teach the Word and serve in love. We recognize water baptism as a response of faith and obedience to Jesus Christ. As a community, we persevere in teaching, prayer, the breaking of bread and mutual care.

1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The Lord's Supper: communion in Christ

We believe that, as we share the bread and the cup in faith, we participate spiritually in the body and blood of Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit. At this table, the Lord strengthens our communion with Him and with one another as one body. The bread and cup remain bread and cup; our participation is spiritual and real, going beyond a merely symbolic remembrance. We gratefully celebrate His self-giving for us and proclaim His death until He comes.

1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

The Great Commission and discipleship

We believe that Jesus Christ commissioned His church to proclaim the gospel and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe everything He commanded. That is why we share our faith, walk alongside new believers and persevere in biblical formation: we desire to know the Lord, obey His Word and grow together as His disciples.

Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:2

The universal church: every people and nation

We believe that the church of Jesus Christ is universal: one people united to Him by faith, made up of believers from every tribe, language, people and nation. In this sense, we confess that the church is catholic, a word meaning universal that describes its worldwide scope here, rather than a denominational affiliation. We share one Lord, one faith and one hope, beyond our cultures and borders.

Visible and invisible, one people of God.

The visible church is expressed in congregations that profess faith in Jesus Christ and gather to worship, hear the Word, celebrate baptism and the Lord's Supper, and serve their neighbors. By the invisible church, we mean all those who truly belong to Christ, fully known by God, from every place and generation. These expressions describe two aspects of the same church: its public life in the world and its spiritual reality before the Lord.

Christ is the head and the Chief Shepherd.

Jesus Christ is the head of the church, its supreme Shepherd and the Lord who guides and sustains it. Pastors and leaders serve under His authority, called to care for the flock with humility, faithfulness to the Word and love. Our unity and hope rest in Him.

Revelation 7:9-10; Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; 2 Timothy 2:19; Colossians 1:18; John 10:14-16; 1 Peter 5:2-4

Our hope in Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ will return and that there will be resurrection and judgment. Our hope rests in the Lord's victory and eternal life with Him; therefore we seek to live with faithfulness, hope and love as we await His coming.

John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Revelation 21:1-5