Statement of Faith

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. We affirm that the Bible, in its original manuscripts, is entirely true and without error in all it teaches. It is the complete and final revelation of God's will for humanity and the ultimate guide and final authority for Christian faith, practice, and unity.

• When we refer to 'The Holy Bible,' we mean the 66 books from Genesis to Revelation, which, in their original form, do not merely contain a reporting of God's Words but are the very Word of God.
• By 'inspired,' we mean that the authors of the Bible were guided by the Holy Spirit to write precisely what God intended, ensuring their writings were without error. This divine inspiration makes the Scriptures entirely unique in its infallibility and inherency, as no other writings have been, nor will ever be, inspired in this way.

We believe in one true and living God, who is infinite in knowledge and power and is the Creator and Ruler of all things. God is set apart from all creation by His perfect holiness, which embodies His absolute purity, moral perfection, and complete separation from sin, making Him entirely unique and unrivaled in His nature and essence. He is worthy of all glory, honor, praise, trust, and love. Within the unity of God, there are three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three persons are equal in all divine attributes and substance and work together in perfect harmony to accomplish the work of redemption.

We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who became incarnate through the virgin birth, fully God and fully man, yet without sin. We affirm that He is the Word made flesh, who lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and taught with divine authority. We believe that Jesus Christ voluntarily died on the cross as a substitutionary atonement for sinners, was buried, and on the third day rose bodily from the dead, demonstrating His victory over sin and death.

We affirm that Jesus ascended to heaven, where He sits at the right hand of the Father as our High Priest and Advocate. We eagerly await His visible, personal return in power and glory to establish His kingdom and judge the living and the dead.

We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine person; equal with God the Father and God the Son and of the same nature; that He was active in the creation; that in His relation to the unbelieving world He restrains the evil one until God's purpose is fulfilled; that He convicts of sin, of judgment and of righteousness; that He bears witness to the Truth of the Gospel in preaching and testimony; that He is the agent in the New Birth; that He seals, endues, guides, teaches, witnesses, sanctifies, and helps every believer.

We believe that the Holy Spirit bestows spiritual gifts upon believers for the edification of the church and the fulfillment of God's purposes. These gifts are given according to the will of the Spirit, and their exercise is to be governed by love and aimed at building up the body of Christ.

We affirm that the miraculous sign gifts—such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing—were given during the apostolic era to authenticate the apostles' ministry and to serve as signs of God's revelation. With the completion of the New Testament canon and the establishment of the church, these apostolic sign gifts ceased. We hold that the Scriptures are now sufficient for guiding the church in all matters of faith and practice, and that the gifts of the Spirit now operating in the church are those which edify, encourage, and equip believers for service and spiritual growth.

However, this does not mean that we believe God no longer performs miracles today. We affirm that God is sovereign and can choose to heal or perform any miracle according to His will. We believe that God still hears and answers prayers for healing and intervention in miraculous ways. It is the specific gift of healing, as exercised by individuals in the early church, that is no longer operative today.

We therefore believe that the permanent gifts of the Spirit, such as teaching, administration, service, and exhortation, continue to be distributed by the Spirit for the building up of the church in love and unity. These gifts are to be exercised in a manner that brings glory to God and promotes the spiritual maturity of the saints.

We believe in the Genesis account of creation, interpreting it literally rather than allegorically or figuratively. We affirm that man was created directly in God's image and likeness, not as a result of evolutionary processes or changes over time from lower to higher forms. We also believe that all animal and plant life was created directly by God, with the established principle that they reproduce 'after their own kind.'

Having the 'image' or 'likeness' of God means that humans were made to resemble God in certain aspects. However, this resemblance does not imply that Adam or any human physically resembles God, as Scripture teaches that 'God is spirit' (John 4:24) and therefore exists without a physical body.

Since God created mankind into genders distinctly male and female, we believe that the only legitimate marriage is that between a man and a woman. He has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of marriage. We believe that any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery and pornography are sinful perversions of God’s gift of sex. We believe that God rejects any attempt to alter one’s gender by surgery or appearance.

We believe that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, the only One capable of redeeming humanity.

We believe that the salvation of sinners is entirely by grace, accomplished through the work of the Son of God. By the Father's appointment, Jesus Christ took on human nature, lived a sinless life, and perfectly obeyed the divine law. Through His death, He made a complete and vicarious atonement for our sins, not merely setting an example as a martyr, teacher, or prophet, but voluntarily substituting Himself in the place of sinners, the Just dying for the unjust. Christ bore our sins in His body, suffering the wrath of God the Father on the cross. Having risen from the dead, He is now enthroned in heaven, where He combines the tenderest compassion with divine perfection, making Him the perfect, compassionate, and all-sufficient Savior.

We believe that salvation is a work of God's sovereign grace, offered freely to all through the Gospel. Salvation begins with the new birth, where sinners are born again and become new creations in Christ Jesus. This new birth is instantaneous, not a gradual process. Through this transformation, those who were spiritually dead in trespasses and sins are made partakers of the divine nature and receive eternal life, the free gift from God. This miraculous work is accomplished solely by the power of the Holy Spirit in conjunction with divine truth, leading to a voluntary obedience to the Gospel. The evidence of this new birth is seen in the fruits of repentance, faith, and a transformed life characterized by obedience to God, following His Word, and demonstrating good works.

We affirm that justification is the act of God by which He declares a sinner to be righteous based on their faith in Jesus Christ. This includes the forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life, given entirely by God's grace through faith in the blood of Christ, and not because of any righteous deeds we have done.

Repentance and faith are inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the quickening Spirit of God. Through His convicting work, we are made aware of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and are shown the way of salvation through Christ. In response, we turn to God with genuine contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy, and wholeheartedly receive the Lord Jesus Christ, openly confessing Him as our only and all-sufficient Savior.

We believe that it is the immediate duty of all individuals to accept the blessings of salvation with sincere, penitent, and obedient faith. The only barrier to salvation, even for the greatest sinner, is their own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel, which leads to greater condemnation.

God. However, through an act of willful disobedience, Adam and Eve fell from this state, resulting in sin entering the world. Consequently, all people are born with a sinful nature, separated from God, and are spiritually dead. We affirm that humans are not born inherently good but are born in a state of depravity, in need of God's saving grace through Jesus Christ.

We believe that all humanity is created in the image of God and possesses intrinsic dignity and worth.

God made humanity—male and female—in His own image. Set apart as His image bearers, every human being is sacred and has significant value. God declares His created order to be very good, distinguishing men and women as His agents to care for, manage, and govern over it. By faith in Christ Jesus, men and women enjoy equal access to God and are called to move beyond passive self-indulgence to self-sacrificing engagement in family, church, and civic life. Adam and Eve were created to complement each other in a one-flesh union through the covenant of marriage, reflecting the covenantal relationship between Christ and His church. In God’s wise design, men and women are not interchangeable but are created to complement each other in mutually enriching ways, each possessing unique qualities, characteristics, and roles.

Jesus summarized the entire Law by commanding us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus quoted from Leviticus 19, where God instructs His people to care for the poor, act justly, and treat others with kindness and honesty. Loving our neighbor includes sharing the gospel with them, as those without a relationship with Jesus face eternal separation from God. Out of love, we are called to share the good news and warn others of the need for repentance and faith in Christ.

We believe that Satan was once holy and enjoyed heavenly honors, but through pride and ambition to become like the Almighty, he fell, bringing with him a host of angels. He is now the malignant prince of the power of the air and the unholy god of this world. We recognize Satan as man's great tempter, the enemy of God and His Christ, the accuser of the saints, the author of all false religions, and the chief power behind the current apostasy. He is the ruler over the antichrist and the source of all the powers of darkness. However, he is destined for final defeat at the hands of God's Son and will face the judgment of eternal justice in hell, a place prepared for him and his angels.

We believe that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, intended as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. Marriage reflects the relationship between Christ and His Church and is the only context in which sexual intimacy is to be expressed. We affirm that God’s design for marriage is exclusively heterosexual, and any deviation from this design, including same-sex marriage, is not recognized as valid in the eyes of God.

We hold that any sexual activity outside of the marriage covenant between one man and one woman—including adultery, fornication, homosexuality, and other forms of sexual immorality—is sinful and contrary to God’s design. We do not honor or affirm same-sex marriages or any other unions that deviate from the biblical definition of marriage as established in Scripture.

We believe that men and women are absolutely equal in essence, dignity, and value but are distinct by divine design. As part of God’s good, created order, men and women are to have different yet complementary roles and responsibilities in the home and church.

We believe that God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. It is composed of persons related to one another by marriage, blood, or adoption. Marriage, as defined by Scripture, is the union of one man and one woman in a covenant relationship, reflecting the union of Christ and His Church. Within this covenant, the family is to be nurtured in love and faithfulness, providing a stable and godly environment for the growth of individuals.

Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially as Christ loves the Church, and wives are called to submit to their husbands as the Church submits to Christ. Children, as blessings from the Lord, are to honor and obey their parents in the Lord, for this is right. Parents, in turn, are to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord, modeling godliness and teaching them the truths of Scripture.

We affirm that the family is a place where God's grace is experienced and expressed through mutual care, responsibility, and the pursuit of godliness. The family serves as a witness to the world of God's design for relationships and His purposes for humanity.

We believe that the Bible provides clear guidance on how believers should engage with the social and moral issues of our time. As followers of Christ, we are called to live in a way that honors God in every aspect of life, including our interactions with society.

We affirm the sanctity of human life, recognizing that all people are created in the image of God from conception until natural death. Therefore, we oppose practices such as abortion and euthanasia, which undermine the value of life.

We believe in supporting and encouraging individuals to find their true identity in Christ, grounded in the inherent dignity and purpose given by God. We uphold the belief that our biological identity is a fundamental aspect of God’s design, and we do not endorse efforts to reject or alter this truth.

We hold to the biblical standards of sexual morality, affirming that sexual relations are designed by God to be enjoyed exclusively within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. We oppose any attempts to redefine marriage or promote sexual practices that deviate from God’s design, including adultery, fornication, and homosexual behavior.

We believe that Christians are called to seek justice, mercy, and peace as defined by Biblical truth, reflecting God's love in a broken world. We stand firmly against all forms of racism, exploitation, and oppression, advocating for the dignity and rights of all people, grounded not in human constructs, theories, or systems, but in the unchanging truth of Scripture.

We also affirm the importance of religious liberty, believing that every individual has the right to worship God according to their conscience without interference from the state or other authorities.

We believe that a Baptist church is a congregation of baptized believers united by a covenant of faith and fellowship in the Gospel. The church is seen as the stronghold and propagator of divine and eternal grace, observing Christ's ordinances, governed by His laws, and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges granted by His Word. The ordained officers of the church are pastors or elders, whose qualifications, duties, and responsibilities are clearly defined in Scripture.

We affirm that men and women are spiritually equal before God, yet God has ordained distinct and separate spiritual roles for them within the home and the church. Just as husbands are to lead the home, qualified men are called to leadership positions, such as pastors or elders, within the church. Therefore, only men who meet the qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 are eligible for consideration of licensure and ordination as pastors.

We believe the true mission of the church is rooted in the Great Commission: first, to make individual disciples; second, to build up the church; and third, to teach and instruct as commanded by Christ. We do not support reversing this order. We also uphold the local church's absolute right to self-government, free from external interference, with Christ as its only superintendent through the Holy Spirit. We affirm the importance of cooperation among true churches for defending the faith and advancing the Gospel, while maintaining that each church has the sole authority to determine the extent and method of its cooperation. On all matters of membership, policy, governance, discipline, and benevolence, the will of the local church is final.

We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, done in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, with the authority of the local church. This act serves as a sacred and beautiful symbol of our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, signifying our death to sin and resurrection to new life. Baptism is a prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and participation in the Lord's Supper, where the church members, using bread and the fruit of the vine, commemorate together the sacrificial love of Christ, always preceded by solemn self-examination.

We believe that true believers are those who endure to the end, and that though they may falter, their unceasing, steadfast commitment to Christ is the distinguishing mark that sets them apart from superficial professors of faith. A special Providence watches over their souls, and they are kept by the power of God through faith, leading to their eternal salvation.

We believe that there is a fundamental difference between the righteous and the wicked. Those who are justified by faith in Christ are considered righteous in God’s eyes, while those who reject Christ remain wicked and under God’s judgment. This distinction continues after death, with the righteous enjoying eternal life in the presence of God and the saints, while the wicked face eternal wrath and separation from God.

We believe that civil government is ordained by God to maintain order in society. It is established by God to restrain evil and uphold righteousness, ensuring peace and safety for all people. Christians are called to respect and obey government authorities as an expression of their obedience to God, provided that such authorities do not command what God forbids or forbid what God commands.

We affirm the God-given right to religious liberty, recognizing that every individual is accountable to God alone in matters of faith. We reject any form of coercion in matters of religion, believing that the state should neither compel nor restrict religious expression. The church and the state have distinct roles, and neither should encroach upon the jurisdiction of the other. Civil authorities should protect the freedom of worship and ensure that individuals can practice their faith without interference or persecution.

We also affirm that while Christians are to be good citizens, their ultimate allegiance is to Christ, who is the supreme authority over all human institutions. When civil authorities contradict God's will, believers must obey God rather than men, standing firm in their faith even in the face of persecution.

We believe in and fully accept the sacred Scriptures at their face value. Regarding the Resurrection, we believe that Christ rose bodily 'on the third day according to the Scriptures'; that He ascended 'to the right hand of the throne of God'; that He alone is our 'merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God'; and that 'this same Jesus who was taken up from you into heaven will come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven,' bodily, personally, and visibly. We believe that 'the dead in Christ shall rise first'; that the living saints 'shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump'; that 'the Lord God shall give Him the throne of His father David'; and that 'Christ shall reign a thousand years in righteousness until He has put all enemies under His feet.'

We believe that the command to share the Gospel with the world is clear and unmistakable. This Great Commission was given by our Lord Jesus Christ to the church and remains the primary mission of the church. We affirm that it is the responsibility of every believer and every church to proclaim the Gospel, making disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all that Christ has commanded.

The task of missions extends to every corner of the earth, beginning in our own communities and reaching to the uttermost parts of the world. We are to be witnesses of Christ's saving grace, empowered by the Holy Spirit to declare His name boldly. This work is urgent and necessary, for it is through the preaching of the Gospel that people are brought to salvation and eternal life in Christ.

We also affirm that every believer has a personal responsibility to share the Gospel in their daily life, through word and deed, as an ambassador of Christ. Evangelism is not only the duty of missionaries and pastors but of all who call on the name of the Lord. In addition, we affirm the importance of supporting missions through prayer, financial giving, and practical assistance, recognizing that the work of missions is a collective effort of the entire body of Christ.

We believe that giving is an essential part of the Christian life and serves as a tangible expression of our gratitude for God's grace. The command to tithe was a specific instruction given to the people of Israel under the Mosaic Law, intended for a particular time and place. However, under the New Covenant, believers are called to give in a manner that reflects the grace they have received. This means giving generously, willingly, and joyfully, recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God. This shift emphasizes the heart and intent behind giving, rather than adherence to a specific percentage or rule. Giving is not a matter of compulsion but an act of worship and an opportunity to participate in God's work. Through our financial gifts, we support the ministry of the church, care for those in need, and advance the Gospel both locally and globally.

We believe that each believer should give according to their ability and in response to the leading of the Holy Spirit, with the attitude of the heart in giving being of greater significance than the amount given. As stewards of God’s resources, we are committed to managing everything He has entrusted to us with faithfulness and integrity.