Our Mission

Our Mission? Simply Jesus.

Knowing Jesus will lead someone to serving others while living a life of prayer within the context of a local church.

Our Mission? Simply Jesus.

Knowing Jesus will lead someone to serving others while living a life of prayer within the context of a local church.

KNOW • SERVE • PRAY

KNOW • SERVE • PRAY

Knowing

We believe that Jesus is the incarnate Word of God. Through faithful study and exposition of the Bible, we learn more about His person. Our starting point in all matters is the knowledge of Jesus. We can understand other matters of life as Jesus is revealed to us. Philippians 3:10 says "My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death," ‍

Knowing

We believe that Jesus is the incarnate Word of God. Through faithful study and exposition of the Bible, we learn more about His person. Our starting point in all matters is the knowledge of Jesus. We can understand other matters of life as Jesus is revealed to us. Philippians 3:10 says "My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death," ‍

Serving

We believe a true knowledge of Christ leads to passionate service for Christ. God equips us all differently, but calls us all to action within the body. God's plan for the gospel is through the Church, and it is through the faithful service of each member that this plan is accomplished. We recognize all roles of service as essential and important. Colossians 3:24 says "Knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ."

Serving

We believe a true knowledge of Christ leads to passionate service for Christ. God equips us all differently, but calls us all to action within the body. God's plan for the gospel is through the Church, and it is through the faithful service of each member that this plan is accomplished. We recognize all roles of service as essential and important. Colossians 3:24 says "Knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ."

Praying

Praying: We believe that we exist for God's pleasure and purposes. Our mission is clear. It begins with knowing Jesus from the Scriptures, serving Jesus through the Spirit, and leading us through prayer to our Heavenly Father for His purpose in our lives. Praying is the most intimate act that we have in our relationship with God. It serves as our connection to God, which is made possible by our champion Jesus Christ. Colossians 4:2-4 says "Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains, so that I may make it known as I should."

Praying

Praying: We believe that we exist for God's pleasure and purposes. Our mission is clear. It begins with knowing Jesus from the Scriptures, serving Jesus through the Spirit, and leading us through prayer to our Heavenly Father for His purpose in our lives. Praying is the most intimate act that we have in our relationship with God. It serves as our connection to God, which is made possible by our champion Jesus Christ. Colossians 4:2-4 says "Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains, so that I may make it known as I should."

God

God is the Creator of heaven and earth. He is Sovereign in the affairs of the universe. He is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. He is one God that exists in three Persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He created man to reveal to him the full spectrum of His character and glory. (Genesis 1:1; Psalms 90:2; Proverbs 15:3; Isaiah 40:28; Matthew 28:18; 1 John 5:7)

God

God is the Creator of heaven and earth. He is Sovereign in the affairs of the universe. He is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. He is one God that exists in three Persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He created man to reveal to him the full spectrum of His character and glory. (Genesis 1:1; Psalms 90:2; Proverbs 15:3; Isaiah 40:28; Matthew 28:18; 1 John 5:7)

The Bible

God has revealed Himself, in this day, foremost through His Word, the Bible. His Word is pure, eternal, true, powerful, and perfect. It was authored by God and penned by men. The Word of God is the sole source of divine truth in the world today. (Psalms 19:7-10; 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)

The Bible

God has revealed Himself, in this day, foremost through His Word, the Bible. His Word is pure, eternal, true, powerful, and perfect. It was authored by God and penned by men. The Word of God is the sole source of divine truth in the world today. (Psalms 19:7-10; 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)

Jesus

The Bible, in essence, is the story of Jesus Christ. He is the Creator of all things. He is the Son of God (God in human form). He was conceived of the Holy Ghost and born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life, died on a cross, rose from the dead three days later, and is now in Heaven at the right hand of the Father. One day He will return to rule the world as King of Kings. (Matthew 1:18-20; John 1:1-3; 10:30-33; Romans 4:25; Hebrews 4:15; 7:26; Revelation 1:18; 19:11-16; 22:12)

Jesus

The Bible, in essence, is the story of Jesus Christ. He is the Creator of all things. He is the Son of God (God in human form). He was conceived of the Holy Ghost and born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life, died on a cross, rose from the dead three days later, and is now in Heaven at the right hand of the Father. One day He will return to rule the world as King of Kings. (Matthew 1:18-20; John 1:1-3; 10:30-33; Romans 4:25; Hebrews 4:15; 7:26; Revelation 1:18; 19:11-16; 22:12)

Man

Christ came to earth to redeem sinful man. Man was created in God’s image and for His glory. Through the Fall of Adam, man is now under the consequence of sin: forced to struggle in life and destined to suffer eternally. Sin has tainted man’s nature that he naturally rejects God and therefore must be divinely prompted, awakened, and caused to see his sinful condition and need for salvation. (Genesis 1:26-27; Psalms 51:5; John 1:13; 6:44, 65; Romans 3:10-18; 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Ephesians 2:4-10; 1 Timothy 2:1-8)

Man

Christ came to earth to redeem sinful man. Man was created in God’s image and for His glory. Through the Fall of Adam, man is now under the consequence of sin: forced to struggle in life and destined to suffer eternally. Sin has tainted man’s nature that he naturally rejects God and therefore must be divinely prompted, awakened, and caused to see his sinful condition and need for salvation. (Genesis 1:26-27; Psalms 51:5; John 1:13; 6:44, 65; Romans 3:10-18; 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Ephesians 2:4-10; 1 Timothy 2:1-8)

Marriage and Sexuality

We believe that the only Scriptural marriage is the joining of one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:24; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:10; Ephesians 5:22–23). All other unions that are different than the traditional monogamous relationships are not biblically based and, therefore, not a part of God’s original design. We love you no matter what your life’s decisions are, but we will keep the sanctity of the church operations, such as weddings and other areas of Bethlehem, including but not limited to membership, by holding to God‘s understanding of marriage and sexuality as we (the elders) see in scripture.

Marriage and Sexuality

We believe that the only Scriptural marriage is the joining of one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:24; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:10; Ephesians 5:22–23). All other unions that are different than the traditional monogamous relationships are not biblically based and, therefore, not a part of God’s original design. We love you no matter what your life’s decisions are, but we will keep the sanctity of the church operations, such as weddings and other areas of Bethlehem, including but not limited to membership, by holding to God‘s understanding of marriage and sexuality as we (the elders) see in scripture.

Salvation

Man’s need is salvation and His only hope for obtaining it is through repentance and faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Salvation by grace through faith is available to all men for God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. Those who receive Christ and obey the Gospel are then adopted by God and made co-heirs with Christ Jesus. Therefore, they have a reserved place, an eternal home, in Heaven. Those men, however, who fail to receive Christ and reject the Gospel will find themselves damned to eternal punishment in a fiery Hell. (Mark 16:15-16; John 14:1-6; Acts 4:12; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 2 Peter 3:9; Revelation 22:17)

Salvation

Man’s need is salvation and His only hope for obtaining it is through repentance and faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Salvation by grace through faith is available to all men for God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. Those who receive Christ and obey the Gospel are then adopted by God and made co-heirs with Christ Jesus. Therefore, they have a reserved place, an eternal home, in Heaven. Those men, however, who fail to receive Christ and reject the Gospel will find themselves damned to eternal punishment in a fiery Hell. (Mark 16:15-16; John 14:1-6; Acts 4:12; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 2 Peter 3:9; Revelation 22:17)

Holy Spirit

God the Holy Spirit is present and working in the lives of men today. He permanently indwells saints at salvation, and ministers to the saints through fullness, gifts, and empowerment. He was sent by the Father to edify, escort, encourage and empower the children of God. (John 14:16-18, 26; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9-11; 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; Galatians 5:16, 25)

Holy Spirit

God the Holy Spirit is present and working in the lives of men today. He permanently indwells saints at salvation, and ministers to the saints through fullness, gifts, and empowerment. He was sent by the Father to edify, escort, encourage and empower the children of God. (John 14:16-18, 26; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9-11; 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; Galatians 5:16, 25)

Church

The Church is the pillar and ground of Truth in the world today. Christ is the Head of the church and in all things is to have the pre-eminence. The church has been commissioned by the Lord Jesus to disciple the nations. This is achieved through soul-winning, baptism, and regular systematic Bible teaching. It's purpose is to spread the Gospel, serve the community in Christ-like love, and build the saints of God to be like Jesus both corporately and individually. The church lives each day with an ernest expectation of Christ’s return and the subsequent culmination of this present age. (Matthew 16:18; 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 4:11-13; Revelation 22:12, 20)

Church

The Church is the pillar and ground of Truth in the world today. Christ is the Head of the church and in all things is to have the pre-eminence. The church has been commissioned by the Lord Jesus to disciple the nations. This is achieved through soul-winning, baptism, and regular systematic Bible teaching. It's purpose is to spread the Gospel, serve the community in Christ-like love, and build the saints of God to be like Jesus both corporately and individually. The church lives each day with an ernest expectation of Christ’s return and the subsequent culmination of this present age. (Matthew 16:18; 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 4:11-13; Revelation 22:12, 20)

Our Creed

1. We lead with LOVE.

Mark 12:30-31 says "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these." As the boxer will lead with a punch, we believe it’s essential to lead with LOVE in every area that God allows us to minister.

1. We lead with LOVE.

Mark 12:30-31 says "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these." As the boxer will lead with a punch, we believe it’s essential to lead with LOVE in every area that God allows us to minister.

2. We dream BIG.

Ephesians 3:20 says "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." Our dreams turn into visions and we believe that God is in the business of moving mountains. We ask with mountain moving faith everyday for God to do BIG things through us.

2. We dream BIG.

Ephesians 3:20 says "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." Our dreams turn into visions and we believe that God is in the business of moving mountains. We ask with mountain moving faith everyday for God to do BIG things through us.

We Go HARD in the Paint.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 says "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest." When you play basketball, one of the keys to winning is being aggressive in the “paint” or the key. Hard work and tenacity always precedes the winning team. When it comes to the gospel and matters of our church, we are hard workers and aggressive with what God has entrusted us. We are not afraid to take a chance and make a move.

We Go HARD in the Paint.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 says "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest." When you play basketball, one of the keys to winning is being aggressive in the “paint” or the key. Hard work and tenacity always precedes the winning team. When it comes to the gospel and matters of our church, we are hard workers and aggressive with what God has entrusted us. We are not afraid to take a chance and make a move.

4. We keep our COOL.

Proverbs 16:32 says "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." Contention and tempers come from pride. We work hard to stay level headed with each other and never lose our cool. We love each other and that is the bottom line. If necessary we will take a walk and then schedule a time to talk. Preferably over coffee.

4. We keep our COOL.

Proverbs 16:32 says "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." Contention and tempers come from pride. We work hard to stay level headed with each other and never lose our cool. We love each other and that is the bottom line. If necessary we will take a walk and then schedule a time to talk. Preferably over coffee.

5. We KNOW our enemy.

1 Peter 5:8 says "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." The Father of all Lies. The Devil. Satan. The Evil One that would take all from us if given the chance. We are not each other's enemy. We wrestle not against flesh and blood.

5. We KNOW our enemy.

1 Peter 5:8 says "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." The Father of all Lies. The Devil. Satan. The Evil One that would take all from us if given the chance. We are not each other's enemy. We wrestle not against flesh and blood.