How We Live Together

As a local church, we seek to order our life together according to Scripture.

Our church life is centered on worship, the preaching and teaching of God's Word, prayer, fellowship, discipleship, evangelism, and service.

 

Worship

We gather together to worship God, exalt Christ, sing His praises, pray, fellowship with one another, and hear the faithful preaching and teaching of God's Word.

“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!”
— Psalm 95:6

See also: John 4:23–24; Colossians 3:16–17; Hebrews 10:24–25.

 

The Word of God

The preaching and teaching of Scripture is central to our life together. We desire to understand God's Word accurately and apply it faithfully to our lives.

“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.”
— 2 Timothy 4:2

See also: 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Acts 2:42; Titus 1:9.

 

Prayer

We believe prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and the life of the local church. We gather together to seek God, pray for one another, pray for the advancement of the gospel, and depend upon Him in every area of ministry.

“Pray without ceasing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:17

See also: Acts 2:42; Philippians 4:6–7; Colossians 4:2–4; 1 Timothy 2:1–4.

 

Fellowship

The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone. We seek to cultivate genuine Christian fellowship where believers encourage, exhort, serve, and care for one another.

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together.”
— Hebrews 10:24–25

See also: Acts 2:42–47; Romans 12:10–13; Galatians 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:11.

 

Discipleship

We desire to see every believer grow toward spiritual maturity. Through teaching, mentoring, Bible studies, and everyday relationships, we seek to help one another follow Christ faithfully.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
— Matthew 28:19–20

See also: Ephesians 4:11–16; Colossians 1:28–29; 2 Timothy 2:2.

 

Service

Every believer has a role to play in the life and ministry of the church. We encourage members to use their gifts and abilities to serve Christ, His Church, and others.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.”
— 1 Peter 4:10

See also: Romans 12:4–8; 1 Corinthians 12:4–7; Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 2:10.

 

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

As a local church, we observe the ordinances Christ gave to His Church. We practice believer's baptism by immersion and observe the Lord's Supper as we remember Christ's death and look forward to His return.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
— Matthew 28:19

“Do this in remembrance of me.”
— 1 Corinthians 11:24

See also: Romans 6:3–4; Acts 2:41; Acts 8:36–39; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26.

 

Leadership

The church is led by biblically qualified Elders and served by Deacons, seeking to follow the biblical pattern for leadership, shepherding, care, and service within the local church.

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God.”
— Acts 20:28

“For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach...”
— Titus 1:7

See also: 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4; Acts 6:1–6.