We hold that the issues enumerated herein are so completely ingrained throughout the Bible that committed Christians should be able to embrace them. Further, any person who cannot agree with these statements would feel uncomfortable in our midst, because we hold, teach and practice these principles with vigor. It is also true that the integrity of our Christian commitment as a local church would be hindered by an accommodation of divergent opinions on these basic doctrines. We are compelled to seek agreement on these ten issues for the benefit of our fellowship:

Doctrines

1. The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inspire by God in their entirety, without error in all original manuscripts and are the final authority in all matters of faith and practice.

2. The one and true living God eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three possess the same nature, attributes and glory.

3. Man was created directly by God, but by disobedience he fell into sin. Therefore, he cannot save himself.

4. Jesus Christ is God the Son and through His virgin birth, true humanity and undiminished deity were united in one Person forever.

5. The Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross as a full and perfect sacrifice for sin. He was bodily resurrected and ascended to heaven.

6. Salvation is entirely by God’s grace, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone.

7. The Church is composed of all true believers in Jesus Christ, united to Him by the indwelling of the Holy spirit.

8. The local church is under the direct authority of her only Head, the Lord Jesus Christ. In obedience to His Word the church is to practice believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper as ordinances.

9. Elders are raised up by God to pastor His people.

10. The Lord Jesus Christ will personally return for His church. He will reign upon the earth and bestow the eternal blessing of heaven for those who trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation.

While recognizing that there are numerous valid traditions and distinctives within Christianity as a whole, there are a number of specific traditions and beliefs that we have embraced and practice. These include:

• The unity of the church: The church is the bride of Christ and is composed of all true believers; therefore, we fellowship with any true believers regardless of their denominational affiliation.

• The sanctity of all vocations: Paid staff is not elevated above the members of the congregation. Having ministers (pastors) is proper but their ministry is no more sacred than that of the other members of the body.

• The priesthood of all believers: All believers make a nation of priests before God.

• Ordinance of the Lord's Supper: We celebrate the Lord's Supper weekly.

• Ordinance of Believer's Baptism: We practice baptism by immersion of those who profess their faith in Christ.

• Teaching by Women: Women may teach under the authority of male leadership.

• Importance of Missions: In pursuing the Great Commission, we actively support local and foreign missions.