Green Pastures Worship Center is established as an interdenominational church upon the vision of Pastors Douglas and Candie Baker. It is propelled by the Holy Bible and local directive. At Green Pastures we believe…
The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God. (2 Tim 3:16 ; 2 Pet 1:19-21)
There is only one true God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Deut 6:4 ; 1 Pet 1:2)
That Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and that He was resurrected from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and today, is exalted to the right hand of God. (Rom 8:34)
In Salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ; by grace through faith. Those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God. (Acts 3:19 ; Rom 5:1 ; Eph 2:8 ; 1 John 5:10-12)
In addition, that Salvation is evident by the continual consecration of the believer to God which is evident in both word and deed. (Heb 12:14 ; James 1:21-22)
In the present supernatural ministry of the Holy Spirit who was sent to indwell, guide, teach, bestow spiritual gifts among believers, and equip them with power for life and service. The Holy Spirit is active in the world to convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. All believers are entitled to and should expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Ghost, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian Church. This experience is distinct from and follows salvation. With the baptism in the Holy Ghost, the believer will experience a deepened reverence to God, an intensified consecration to God, dedication to His work, a more active love of Christ and His Word, and an increased passion for the unsaved. (Acts 1:4-8 ; Acts 2:4 ; Acts 8:14-17)
That all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are active in the church today and are to edify and strengthen the church. That the fruits of the Spirit are to be evident in the life of the believer. The fruit of the Spirit is produced in the believer as they allow the Spirit to so direct and influence their lives. That the power of sin is destroyed, especially the works of the flesh, as they walk in fellowship with God. (1 Cor. 12; Gal. 5; Eph. 4)
The redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing of sickness and disease. (Isa 53:4-5 ; 1 Pet 2:24)
In water baptism by immersion after coming to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. (Matt 28:19 ; Acts 2:38)
That the Lord's Supper (Holy Communion), consisting of the elements bread and the fruit of the vine is the symbol of the believer's sharing in the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ as well as a memorial of His suffering and death; and a prophecy of His Second Coming. (Luk 22:17-20 ; 1 Cor 11:23-26)
That tithing and giving is an act of faith, a display of love and gratitude toward God, an act of worship, and a distinct honor for the believer. Through one's obedience in tithing and giving, the church, together, is able to minister to the local body, local community, and to the world. The New Testament reveals that the believer should give voluntarily and cheerfully in proportion to what God has given him/her. (Mal 3:8-10 ; Matt 6:19-21 ; 2 Cor 8)
In the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. First to resurrect the righteous dead and to rapture the saints, which is our blessed hope; followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth a thousand years. (1 Cor 15:52 ; 1 Thes 4:15-17 ; 2 Thes 2:1 ; Zech 14:4 ; 1 Thes 4:14 ; 2 Thes 1:7-10 ; Jude 14, 15 ; Rev 5:10 ; 19:11-21 ; 20:4-6)
