What We Believe

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• The Bible is divinely inspired, truthful without any mixture of error, and the ultimate standard for our faith and conduct.

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• God exists in three persons:  the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.​

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• Jesus Christ lived on earth, fully God and fully human, and He died, was buried, and rose on the third day.

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• Everyone has sinned and is in need of salvation which is only available through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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• Salvation is given by God’s grace through our faith, and not by human actions or accomplishments.

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• The church exists as believers unite together as the body of Christ, living in obedience to Jesus’ commands.

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• All believers are called to testify of the love of God through service, evangelism, and personal witness.

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• ​Christ will come again to receive those who belong to Him and judge against all unrighteousness.

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What's Unique to Baptists?

All true Christians believe that Jesus Christ is Lord: “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Rom 10:9).  Baptists believe Jesus exercises his sovereign, gracious, kingly rule over every individual believer and every local congregation.  Historically, Baptists believe that the following distinctives reflect our submission to Christ's will, closely following the practices of the New Testament churches, and reflect the gospel that Christ has commanded us to proclaim in word and in deed (Matt 28:18–20).  

Biblical Authority
The Bible is our final authority in all matters of belief and practice.  No human opinion, church tradition, or church council can override, alter, or add to the Bible.   (2 Timothy 3:15–17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20, 21)

Autonomy of the Local Church
The local church is a self-governing body accountable to the Lord Jesus Christ. No religious hierarchy outside the local church may dictate a church’s beliefs or practices.  (Colossians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 8:1–5, 19, 23)

Priesthood of the Believer
Every believer is a priest of God with equal access to His presence through Christ.  No other mediator is necessary between God and people.  (1 Peter 2:5, 9; Revelation 5:9, 10)

Two Ordinances
The local church practices two ordinances: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.  These ordinances commemorate our salvation in Christ, but do not convey salvation or give additional grace.  (Matthew 28:19, 20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–32)

Individual Soul Liberty
Every individual has the liberty to choose their religious beliefs in accordance with their conscience. No one should be persecuted for their beliefs or forced to assent to any belief. (Romans 14:5, 12; 2 Corinthians 4:2; Titus 1:9)

Security of the Believer
Anyone who has genuinely accepted Christ as their Savior has become the recipient of God’s Spirit and of eternal life.  Once this eternal life has been given, it cannot be taken away. (John 6:37-40; 10:27-28; 1 John 2:19)

Two Offices
The Bible mandates only two offices in the church – pastor and deacon. Hierarchical church structures of spiritual leadership are not biblically prescribed.  (1 Timothy 3:1–13; Acts 20:17–38; Philippians 1:1)

Separation of Church and State
The church and state are two separate authorities ordained by God. One should not attempt to control the other.  (Acts 4:29; Romans 12:18; 13:1-5; I Timothy 2:1-4; I Corinthians 5:9-13). 

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