Beliefs

Called by God to grow spiritual oaks, Christ-like leaders of character, courage, compassion and commitment.

We do this by seeking to daily live out our beliefs as authentic followers of Jesus Christ.

  • God is bigger and better and closer than we can imagine.
  • Jesus is God showing himself to us.
  • Through His Holy Spirit, God lives in and through us now.
  • All persons are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect.
  • Grace is the only way to have a relationship with God and is a gift which is offered to all.  Every person can choose to accept or reject this gift.
  • Being a follower of Jesus is an ongoing, lifelong journey in which one is continually moving either closer or away from God.
  • God has allowed evil to provide us with a choice, God can bring good even out of evil events and God promises victory over evil to those who choose him.
  • Following Jesus is to be lived out in a community of faith, who gather for worship and mutual support.

 

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