12/15/2022
Statement of Beliefs:
We are a non-denominational, spirit filled ministry of men and women who are obedient to God. Our focus is expanding God’s Kingdom by preaching and teaching the gospel to the nations. Mark 16:15 and Matthew 28:19-20.
Crusades, altar calls, and individual prayers result in many surrendering their minds, hearts, and souls to Jesus. We also support orphans, poor, homeless, and visit those in prison. We also evangelize all of the above whenever possible.
GOD AS TRINITY
God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is called the Trinity, a Tri-Unity. As three, they are co-eternal and of one purpose, will, and love.
UNITY WITH JESUS AND WITH EACH OTHER
We believe that unity with Jesus at the center and unity with each other is the foundation for a spirit filled life. Acts 2:1-4 and Psalm 133.
THE HOLY BIBLE
The Bible is our foundational document. Its authority comes from God's authority, giving us "all things necessary to salvation." We also believe that God's Word and God's Kingdom speak in harmony. We believe all scripture in The Holy Bible is given by inspiration of God. We believe that every word in the Bible is pure and perfect. Also, the Bible stands on itself, which cannot be added to or subtracted from in the Bible.
SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH
As sinning people, we cannot earn our way back into a right relationship with God. But we can receive that right relationship with God as a gift of his love. That's what grace is -- a gift. And receiving it is an act of faith when we believe in Jesus as our Lord and Savior. In this salvation we are forgiven of our sins, born again as God's children, and continually transformed as Jesus's deep, daring, daily disciples.
WATER BAPTISM
We do not believe water baptism is required for salvation or accomplishes salvation. We believe that it’s an outward expression of an inner change in one’s heart. Water baptism is a public display of cutting off the old sinner and now the new life in Jesus.
One should be old enough to repent of sins and be water baptized. The Greek word baptizo is used throughout the New Testament. It is understood to mean “immerse” and thus we baptize by immersion.
Romans 6:3-5 shows that water baptism represents Christ’s own death and resurrection, but also the death of the old sinner and the rebirth and promised resurrection of the new person that each one who is baptized has become in Christ.
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE
We know that baptism in The Holy Spirit and fire is a separate, wonderful event from water baptism. With baptism in The Holy Spirit comes the power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of being born again.
SANCTIFICATION
Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. The Scriptures teach a life of "holiness without which no man shall see the Lord." By the power of the Holy Spirit we are able to obey the command: "Be ye holy, for I am holy."
DIVINE HEALING
Divine healing is an integral part of a believer’s life. Healing is one of the gifts of The Holy Spirit, and God heals in response to prayer.
COMMUNION
Communion is a sacrament, a holy mystery in which the presence of Jesus is made real to us.
We practice open communion, which means we do not say which believers can or cannot receive the bread and cup at Jesus's table.
