“If Jesus had preached the same message that many ministers preach today, He would never have been crucified.”
– Leonard Ravenhill
Please Note: If you are interested in applying for membership, you may do so here. It is very important that you read every statement below. At the bottom of this page is a link where you may submit your request for membership.
We are a Non-denominational Christian Organization (also known as inter–denominational)
We commit ourselves to the historic Protestant principles that Scripture alone guides our faith and that we are justified by faith alone. We also embrace the Evangelical call to personal conversion, to honor the Bible as God’s Word, to celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection, and to actively share the gospel.
We stand by the Protestant Evangelical faith. Protestantism began in the 1500s, when leaders such as Martin Luther and John Calvin broke away from the Roman Catholic Church. Protestants believe:
The Bible is our highest authority.
We are saved by trusting in Jesus, not by our own efforts.
Each person can know God directly.
Within Protestantism, the Evangelical movement emphasizes four core truths:
You must experience a personal turn to Christ, often called being “born again.”
The Bible is God’s true, inspired Word.
Every Christian should share the good news of Jesus with others.
Jesus’s death and resurrection are the only way to be made right with God.
We respect the sincere convictions of all Christian traditions. However:
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) teaches about Christ’s nature in ways that conflict with our conviction of His full divinity.
- Jehovah’s Witnesses hold similar views that do not align with our beliefs.
- The Roman Catholic Church’s (and all Catholicism) doctrines on papal authority, sacramental mediation, and justification by faith plus works also conflict with our understanding of Christ’s unique purpose for the church. Therefore, we respectfully ask that individuals who hold these beliefs refrain from applying. For more on our Catholic position, click here.
While our Christian members may differ on secondary issues—such as the administration of communion, baptism, and the exercise of charismatic gifts—this declaration of faith represents the foundational convictions affirmed by all within our fellowship.
Our purpose is to answer the calling of God to advance the gospel, and unite the body of Christ. For these reasons, we choose to look past our denominational backgrounds for sake of the cross; even more the empty tomb.
Before going to the cross, Jesus makes clear His perspective of a Christian testimony that leads others to salvation:
“As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world…I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (John 17:18-21; ESV).
The Apostle Paul also reminds us:
"Therefore, accept each other in the same way that Christ accepted you. He did this to bring glory to God" (Romans 15:7). With these passages in mind, we accept membership from Baptist, Methodist, Assembly of God, Pentecostal, Non-denominational backgrounds (and the like which are distinctly Christian).
Our goal here is not to cover every point of theology proper, but rather to be sure that we share the same understanding and faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. For every article of our statement of faith rests upon the foundation of Christ:
- We exalt Him as our only hope and source for the forgiveness of sin, and the grace of salvation.
- There is no other “way” (religion, etc.) by which to know the Father, than through the Son (John 14:6).
- Jesus said He is the Door (singular), and any other path is taken by thieves (John 10:8).
Section | Statement of Faith Scripture |
Article I. | We hold all 66 books of the Bible as the only inspired word of God; acceptable and sacred Holy Scripture. |
Ref. | 2 Tim. 3:16; Gal 1:8 |
_ | Divinity |
* | Doctrine of the Godhead. |
Article II | We believe that the God of Christianity (Yahweh-Jesus-Holy Spirit) is the creator of all things, is all-powerful, all-knowing, and sovereign to do as He wills. |
Ref. | Acts 14:15; Jer. 32:17; Eph. 3:20; Psa.139:1-4; 1 Sam.2:6-9; Psa. 24:1 |
Article III | We believe that God is one, but reveals Himself thorough the roles of three persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Therefore, we believe that each person of this structure is equally God. |
Ref. | 1 Cor. 8:6; Rom. 1:7; Isa. 9:6; Jn. 1:1; Acts 5:3; Heb 9:14; Jn. 4:24 |
_ | Virgin Birth |
* | Doctrine of Virgin Conception. |
Article IV | We believe that Jesus was literally conceived and born as flesh and blood of a virgin named Mary. |
Ref. | Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26-33 |
_ | Sin |
* | Doctrine of Sin. |
Article V | We confess that all of humanity has fallen short of God’s glory and is in need of salvation; hence the reason Jesus came to the earth. |
Ref. | Rom. 3:23; Rom. 6:23; Rom. 5:8; Jn. 14:6; 1Co 6:9-11 |
_ | Salvation |
* | Doctrine of Salvation. |
Article VI | We proclaim that Jesus lived a sinless life; thereby, being qualified to forgive our sins with His blood. |
Ref. | 1 Pet. 2:22; 1 Jn. 3:5 |
Article VII | We declare that salvation is in none other than through the name, person, work, life, death, resurrection, and grace of Jesus Christ alone. Further, we believe that Jesus Christ was literally (bodily) resurrected from the dead and alive forever more, ruling with the Father. |
Ref. | Jn. 14:6; Jn. 3:16; Jn. 10:17-18; Rom. 1:4; Rom.5:8 |
_ | Eternity |
* | Doctrine of Eternity. |
Article VIII | We believe that those who die refusing God’s salvation spend eternity separated from the Father. |
Ref. | Psa. 9:17; Psa.73:12-19; Dan. 12:3; Matt. 25:46; Luke 16:23.26; Jn. 12:48; 2 Thes. 1:8-9 |
Article IX | We confirm that those who belong to Christ will inherit eternal life. |
Ref. | Dan. 12:2-3; Matt. 25:46; John 3:16, 17:3; 2 Cor. 4:17; 2 Tim. 2:10 |
_ | Resurrection |
* | Doctrine of Resurrection |
Article X | We earnestly await Christ’s return to gather (we) His people, both the living and the dead. |
Ref. | Matt. 24:30-36; John 14:1-3; 1 Cor. 15:21-23; 1 Thes 4:16-17 |
_ | Rites and Ordinances of Our Faith |
* | Doctrine of Christian Ordinances. |
Article XI | We regard worship as the very foundation upon which every rite of the Christian faith stands. |
Ref. | Exo. 20:3; Matt. 22:38; John 4:23; Rev. 4 |
Article XII | We baptize with water as a testimony of faith and obedience to Jesus Christ. |
Ref. | Mat. 28:19; Acts 2:38-41 |
Article XIII | We observe communion (the bread and the cup) as a means to remember our Lord. |
Ref. | Luke 22:19; 1 Cor. 11:24 |
_ | Leadership |
* | Doctrine of Christian leadership. |
Article XIV | We testify that Christ holds the supreme authority, above all people, governments, nations and laws. |
Ref. | Phil. 2:9; Col. 1:18, 2:10; Eph. 1:22; Heb 1:4 |
Article XV | We joyfully observe Christ as the Head of the church. He alone should govern it. |
Ref. | Eph.1:22, 5:23; Col. 1:18, 2:10 |
Article XVI | We believe all ministers of Christ should lead by His example of a servant -never as dictators. |
Ref. | Jn. 13:3-16; Ph.2:3-8 |
