A Place to Belong, Grow & Thrive

These are the beliefs that shape our preaching, worship and life together. If you are coming from another church, or exploring faith for the first time, we hope this helps. You are welcome to talk any of it through with one of our pastors.

The Bible

The Bible, Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, true and trustworthy. It is our final authority for what we believe and how we live.

2 Timothy 3:16–17 · 2 Peter 1:20–21 · Psalm 119:105

God

There is one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory.

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

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man. He was born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to the right hand of the Father, where He intercedes for us.

John 1:1, 14 · Matthew 1:23 · 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 · Hebrews 4:14–15

Humanity and sin

Every person is made in the image of God and is deeply loved by Him. All have sinned and fall short of His glory, and sin separates us from God.

Genesis 1:27 · Romans 3:23 · Romans 6:23

Salvation

Salvation is God's free gift, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not earned by good works. When we repent and believe, we are forgiven, born again and made children of God.

Ephesians 2:8–9 · John 3:3, 16 · Romans 10:9–10 · Acts 3:19

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit lives in every believer, leading us into truth and growing His fruit in our lives. We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit as a promise for every believer, empowering us to be witnesses, and that the gifts of the Spirit, including speaking in tongues, are for the church today.

John 14:16–17 · Acts 1:8 · Acts 2:1–4, 38–39 · 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 · Galatians 5:22–23

Water baptism

Baptism by full immersion in water is for everyone who has put their faith in Jesus. It is a public declaration that we have died to our old life and been raised to new life in Christ.

Matthew 28:19 · Acts 2:38, 41 · Romans 6:3–4

Holy Communion

Jesus asked us to share bread and wine in remembrance of Him. In Holy Communion we remember His death for us, give thanks for His victory and look forward to His return. All who believe in Jesus are welcome to take part.

Luke 22:19–20 · 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

Prayer and healing

God hears and answers prayer. Through the cross He still heals and delivers today, so we pray for the sick with faith, and we also value doctors and medical care as part of God's provision.

Isaiah 53:5 · James 5:14–16 · Philippians 4:6–7

The Church

The Church is the body of Christ, made up of all true believers. The local church is a family where we worship, pray, learn God's Word, share Communion, care for one another and reach our communities, and every member has a part to play.

Acts 2:42–47 · Ephesians 4:11–16 · Hebrews 10:24–25

Christian living

Followers of Jesus are called to a holy life of love, integrity and generosity, offering our whole lives to God and serving others as He has served us.

Romans 12:1–2 · 1 Peter 1:15–16 · 2 Corinthians 9:7

The return of Christ

Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory. The dead will be raised, everyone will be judged by Him, and those who belong to Him will live with God forever in a new heaven and a new earth. Those who reject Him will be separated from God forever.

Acts 1:11 · 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 · John 5:28–29 · Revelation 21:1–4

Have a question about what we believe? Talk to one of our pastors.