Confessional, Connectional, and Reformed
Confessional: We draw our doctrine from scripture as it has been interpreted by faithful saints throughout the history of the Church. The Creeds and Confessions of the Church Historic, while subordinate to the Scriptures, serve as interpretative guides to understanding the meaning of the Scriptures. We adhere to the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and the Westminster Larger Catechism. We also hold to the historic Heidelberg Confession and the Apostles and Nicene Creeds. These documents serve as interpretive aids as we seek to live under the authority of scripture in all areas of life.
Connectional: Our church does not exist as an island. We believe that individual congregations submitting to a system of government and mutual accountability is vital to the health of the Church. We believe this practice is modeled in the early church in Acts 15. When the Church gathers together regionally, nationally, and globally, it provides unity and stability that can be lost with leadership changes and unforeseen events in local congregations. We are a a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
Reformed: As a part of the Reformed tradition, we believe that the Bible is true and error free in all that it teaches. We believe that God has gifted the Church His Word which is sufficient for all life and godliness. We believe that Salvation belongs to our God (Rev 7:10). This means that the plan, means, and accomplishment of our salvation is from and by God from beginning to end. We believe that the Church should be centered on the Means of Grace which includes: The Word of God, Prayer, and right practice of the Sacraments (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper).
“For His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” – 2 Peter 1:3
“And they cry out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.'” – Revelation 7:10
“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,” – Acts 2:42-46