The Sufficiency of Scripture

When we speak of the sufficiency of scripture, we refer to the fact that the Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Therefore, we continue to make every effort to structure our church according to the biblical mandate. We are not perfect, but we are always reforming (Deuteronomy 4:2, 12:32; Proverbs 30:6; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Revelation 22:19).


Christ-exalting Worship

The New Testament has little to say about worship styles. However, one thing is sure: we are to engage in Christ-exalting worship through praying, preaching, Scripture reading, singing, giving, honoring, and obeying God (John 4:23-24; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:18-20; Philippians 2:9-11; Colossians 3:16).


A Biblical View of Conversion

Our mission is not to get as many people to ‘walk the aisle’ as possible. We desire to see true conversion. We constantly proclaim and explain the gospel, and take time to help people who are struggling to understand what it means to follow Christ (Romans 3:23, 5:8, 10:9-14; Ephesians 2:1-10; Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 6:46; 2 Corinthians 13:5). We are especially careful with children, not wanting to manipulate or rush any child (Matthew 18:6; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2).


Biblical Worldview

Christianity is not merely a religion, it is also a lifestyle, a philosophy, and worldview. We are to think biblically about every aspect of our lives (Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:5-6; Colossians 2:8; 1 Peter 1:14-16).


Biblical Community

The Church is not a building-it is a community of believers. As such, we are to live in fellowship and community with one another. We must do more than just occupy pews near each other on a weekly basis to call ourselves a church. (Matthew 18:15-18; Romans 12:3-18; Acts 2:41-47, 4:32-35, 6:1-7; Hebrews 13:17)


Family Integration

We believe the church is a “family of families.” We do not divide families into component parts...we minister to the whole.


Family Discipleship

While the church is called to make disciples, it is clear that God has given the family as the primary discipling agent. Children are entrusted to parents for their spiritual nurture (Genesis 12:8; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 78:5-8, Psalm 113:3; Ephesians 6:1-4; 2 Timothy 3:14-15).


The Responsibility of Fatherhood

Fatherhood is a calling that comes with great responsibility. The father is responsible to raise his children with the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4).


The Nobility of Motherhood

Motherhood is a high and honorable calling. While not every woman is called to be a wife and/or mother, those who are have an incredible responsibility. (Psalm 113:9, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 128:3; Proverbs 31:27-31; Titus 2:3-5).


The Blessing of Children

We believe that children are a blessing from the Lord and that God has called us to be fruitful and multiply. We reject our culture’s view of children as financial burdens that should be received sparingly. Instead, we rejoice with those who receive children in abundance, and mourn with those whose prayerful plea for the blessing of children has gone unanswered (Psalm 127:3-5, Psalm 128:1-6; Genesis 1:28; Proverbs 17:6; Job 42:12-16).