God isn’t distant or impersonal—He is relational love at the center of the universe. The Father plans and cares, the Son (Jesus) reveals and saves, and the Spirit empowers and stays with us. We worship one God, not three gods, and we experience His love in three beautiful ways. Because God is Trinity, community and unity matter to us; we’re invited into His life and love. (Deut 6:4; Matt 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14.)

It’s not just an old book; it’s God-breathed and life-giving. When we open Scripture, we meet the Author who knows us and leads us. We read it carefully, honor its context, and aim to obey it, not just quote it. Our messages, notes, and decisions are shaped by what God has said, even when it’s counter-cultural. (2 Tim 3:16–17; Ps 119:105; 2 Pet 1:20–21.)

We were created for joy with God, but sin bent our hearts and broke our world. That’s why life feels fractured and we can’t “fix” ourselves with a little self-help. The good news: God hasn’t given up on us. He pursues, convicts, forgives, and restores. Our ministry welcomes strugglers and skeptics because all of us are works in progress. (Gen 1:26–27; Rom 3:23; Eph 2:1–5.)

Jesus shows us exactly what God is like and exactly what humanity is meant to be. The cross is where love paid our debt; the empty tomb is where hope began again. He is not just a teacher to admire but a Savior and Lord to trust and follow daily. Everything we do centers on knowing Jesus and making Him known. (John 1:1,14; 1 Cor 15:3–4; Col 1:15–20.)

Grace means God does for us what we could never do for ourselves. When we turn from sin and trust Christ, He forgives us, gives us new life, and adopts us into His family. Good works matter—but as the fruit of salvation, not the price of it. So there’s no boasting here, just grateful people learning to walk with Jesus. (Eph 2:8–9; Titus 3:4–7; John 3:16.)

The Spirit comforts our sorrow, convicts our sin, guides our steps, and grows Christlike character in us (love, joy, peace, and more). He also gives spiritual gifts so we can serve others and build up the church. We expect the Spirit to work today—always in ways that honor Jesus and align with Scripture. (John 14:16–17; John 16:8–15; Gal 5:22–23; 1 Cor 12:4–7.)

Church isn’t a building or a livestream—it’s people rescued by grace, gathered to worship, scattered to serve. We grow by learning Scripture together, praying for one another, using our gifts, and sharing the gospel with our neighbors and the nations. Online or in person, we want to be disciples who make disciples. (Acts 2:42–47; Matt 28:18–20; Eph 4:11–13.)

Baptism is a public “I belong to Jesus” moment, picturing our old life buried and our new life raised with Him. The Lord’s Supper (Communion) regularly re-centers us on the cross and unites us around grace. These are not empty rituals; they preach the gospel to our hearts again and again. (Matt 28:19; Rom 6:3–4; 1 Cor 11:23–26.)

Holiness isn’t cold perfectionism; it’s learning to live free—saying yes to Jesus and no to the things that shrink our souls. We pursue integrity, compassion, generosity, sexual purity, justice, and mercy. We stumble, but we get back up by grace and keep walking together. Spiritual practices (Scripture, prayer, community, serving) help us grow over time. (Rom 12:1–2; Eph 4:1–3; Mic 6:8; James 1:22.)

This hope isn’t an escape hatch; it’s fuel for faithfulness. One day, tears will be dried, wrongs will be made right, and creation will be restored under Christ’s good rule. Until then, we live alert and hopeful—serving our neighbors, investing in the gospel, and trusting the One who promised to be with us to the end. (1 Thess 4:16–18; Rev 21:1–5; Matt 24:36–44.)