We believe that the church is the spiritual body of Christ, of which He is the head. We believe there is a two-fold aspect to the church: the church universal and the local church. The church universal is made up of those who have become genuine believers of Christ and have personally appropriated the gospel. All members of the church universal are to be committed members of a local church. The local church is where God's people can receive pastoral care, discipleship, and the opportunity to use their God-given spiritual gifts and talents in its service in relation to one another and the world. Overall, the church universal and local exist to worship and glorify God.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The Scriptures

We believe that the original writing of the Holy Scriptures, including the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament, is the inspired Word of God and without error. We believe it is an essential record of God's self-disclosure to humanity. Through the Scriptures we are led to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and it is the final authority, rule, and guide for all believers in Jesus Christ and for His Church.