We Believe
Jesus is Sovereign Matthew 28:18 that Jesus is Sovereign and His primary agenda is to advance the Kingdom of God by making disciples of all nations. The key agent in this task are people dedicated to obeying his teaching found in the Bible. The local church, when ministering wholistically and incarnationally, can still be a vital community of support and teaching of biblical worldview.
We Believe
There is one God to whom we own our allegiance Luke 3:21,22 There is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Luke 3:21,22). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Daniel 7:13-14; Ephesians 1:20-22; Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 19:16). We proclaim with the prophet Isaiah: “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:7).
We Believe
His primary agenda is to advance the Kingdom of God… Matthew 6:9-10 Christ’s purpose is to establish and advance His Kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” (Genesis 12:1-3; Matthew 6:9-10; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 9:35; Luke 4:43; Galatians 3:8). This Kingdom comes as a worldwide reality and exists wherever the Lordship of Jesus is acknowledged in repentance, faith, and obedience to His revealed will (Isaiah 9:6-7). The Kingdom is a present reality. It offers present hope for substantial healing and restoration, though its fullness is yet to come (Matthew 13:33; Luke 11:20; Luke 16:16; Luke 22:15-16; Revelation 11:15; Revelation 21:1-5, 23-26).
We Believe
…By making disciples of all nations. Matthew 28:19-20 The Kingdom advances as individuals hear and accept the God's Good News by faith, are reborn in their spiritual lives with direct consequences in every other aspect of their lives, and experience inward regeneration and transformation—expressed by their obedience to “all I have commanded.” Nations are discipled as the people of God make the Kingdom visible within its culture, by faithfully obeying God’s Word in every area of life and every realm of society—including the family, community, arts, science, media, law, government, education, and business (Genesis 1:26-28; Colossians 1:18b).
We Believe
The key agent in this task are the people dedicated to submitting to the teachings of Jesus. Ephesians 3:8-11 The people of God are his principally ordained implementers in advancing the Kingdom of God (Matthew 16:18-19; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 3:8-11). The present expression of the universal Church is the living, worldwide body of redeemed people who have placed their faith in the person and work of Christ alone for the forgiveness of their sins, have been adopted as children of God, and have been given the Spirit of God as a pledge of their inheritance (Ephesians 2:14-22; 1 Peter 2:9-10).
The local church is an intentional, community-based expression of the universal Church. It meets regularly for worship, fellowship, teaching, equipping, and deployment for service. Each local church is called to live as the incarnate Body of Christ within its community. The ultimate task of the local church is to equip its members to intentionally, strategically and contextually advance the reign of Christ through their lives, families and vocations.
Nations are discipled as local churches send their members into every sphere of society. Acting as agents of transformation, these members use their skills and God-given gifts for ministry and service to others. By applying biblical principles through lifestyle and intentional action, they promote the reign of Christ in each of their respective spheres (Ephesians 4:11-13).
We Believe
The work of the local church must be wholistic. Colossians 1:19-20 God is Lord of all. Therefore, His redemptive concern is comprehensive. He seeks to bring healing and restoration to all things by means of Christ’s shed blood on the cross (Genesis 1:31a; Romans 8:18-23; Colossians 1:19-20). The Kingdom advances as the people of God reflect his comprehensive, redemptive concern for the whole of creation (Matthew 4:23; Luke 4:18-21). Therefore, the ministry of the local church must be wholistic. It must minister to whole persons—spiritual, physical and social. Further, it must encompass their relationships with God, with others, and with creation. Answers to questions such as these should set the agenda for the local church: What would our village look like if Christ were chief? What would our city look like if Christ were mayor? What would our nation look like if Christ were King, President or Prime Minster?