These beliefs are not assumptions or traditions. They are drawn directly from Scripture and held with conviction.
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These seven pillars shape how we carry the Gospel, how we live among the people we serve, and how we remain faithful to Christ in every context.
Prayer is the foundation of all evangelistic efforts. It acknowledges our dependence on God and invites Him to work supernaturally in the lives of those we’re trying to reach. We pray for softened hearts, open doors, and boldness to speak the truth.
Effective evangelism requires knowing the Gospel message intimately. We must be able to articulate the core truths of Christianity clearly and defend them with Scripture. Sound doctrine provides a solid foundation for evangelistic efforts.
Our actions speak louder than words. A genuine Christian life is a powerful witness to the transformative power of the Gospel. Hypocrisy undermines our message.
People are more likely to listen to someone they trust and respect. Building relationships creates opportunities to share the Gospel naturally and authentically.
Sharing the Gospel requires courage. We must be willing to overcome our fears and trust that God will give us the words to say.
The Gospel is universal, but its presentation should be tailored to the specific cultural context. We must be aware of cultural barriers and find ways to overcome them.
We cannot change hearts on our own. We must depend on the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of those we’re trying to reach.
There is only one true God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, who eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All things exist for the glory of God.
The Bible is God’s message to man, recorded without error in the original manuscripts. It is true, authoritative, and sufficient. In sum, it is a perfect treasure of divine instruction for all of creation.
Mankind is the supreme creation of God, created to know, love and be like God in character. Every human is precious and valuable to God from the moment of conception.
All of humanity is made in God’s spiritual, moral, reasonable, and emotional image. However, sin entered the human race through Adam. Sin corrupts all and leads us into sinful acts. Sin separates us from God and from eternal and abundant life. The deserved penalty for all sin is physical and spiritual death. Only Jesus’ act of obedience through sacrifice saves us from our sinful nature.
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin. He is an undiminished deity and perfect humanity permanently united in one person. Jesus Christ died as the sacrificial substitute to pay the penalty for all sin. He physically rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will one day physically return.
The Holy Spirit dwells within every believer from the moment of salvation. He provides every believer with gifts for service and with the fullness of God’s power to make him adequate for living. The Holy Spirit is uniquely, mysteriously, and divinely united with God and Christ who, in sum, make up the Holy Trinity.
Salvation is the unearned gift from God to anyone who receives (through dependence) the provision that Christ’s death is the sufficient and necessary requirement for eternal life. One can only be reconciled to God and experience true life and joy through faith in Jesus Christ, His work, and repentance from sin.
There will be a future physical resurrection of the dead. Only those who turn from sin and towards Jesus in faith and repentance will be raised to eternal reward. Those who do not turn from sin and towards Jesus will be raised to eternal punishment.
Baptism is an act of obedience to Christ that all believers are expected to participate in. It symbolizes our identification with His death, burial, and resurrection. As such it is reserved for those who have expressed their desire to be followers of Jesus Christ. Baptism is by immersion to illustrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. It is for the glory of God and joy of the church.