We’re committed to the mission that Jesus Christ gave every believer: to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:18–20). We believe that the church is composed of every person who has accepted Jesus Christ as Savior. We enter into the life of the church, not by joining a denomination or a human organization, but by committing our lives to Christ (John 3:1–7). Christians are called to be one. We bel
ieve that God calls all followers of Christ to live in unity and peace. (Galatians 3:28). There is one Lord, who is God’s Son Jesus Christ, over the church. Christ is the church’s ultimate authority on all matters (Acts 2:36). We are called to fulfill Matthew 22:37–39, not only loving God with our entire being, but also loving all that he loves. God’s Spirit equips believers with unique gifts that enable us to carry out the mission of Christ in the world. At the same time, the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in every believer (Galatians 5:22–23), which demonstrate the Spirit’s presence within us. We believe that followers of Christ have been called to live a life of love, purity, and godliness. We are called to live like Christ, taking on a new nature (2 Corinthians 5:17).
