We believe in one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three persons in one essence, eternal, holy, loving, and sovereign. God is the Creator of all things and is active in the world, drawing people to Himself.
(Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God and are the primary authority for Christian faith and practice. Scripture reveals God’s will for salvation and guides the life of the Church.
(2 Timothy 3:16–17)

We believe in Jesus Christ, fully God and fully human, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, proclaimed the Kingdom of God, was crucified for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, and reigns as Lord. Through Christ alone we receive salvation.
(John 1:1–14; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4)

We believe salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ. God’s grace works in us before we are aware of it (prevenient grace), forgives us and makes us right with God (justifying grace), and continues to shape us in holiness (sanctifying grace).
(Ephesians 2:8–10; Titus 2:11–14)

We believe all people are called to repent of sin, turn to Christ, and be born again by the Holy Spirit. Believers may have assurance of salvation through the witness of the Spirit and a growing life of faith and obedience.
(John 3:3–8; Romans 8:16)

We believe God calls believers to holy living, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Through sanctifying grace, Christians grow in love of God and neighbor, moving toward Christian perfection, understood as perfect love—not sinless perfection.
(1 Thessalonians 4:3; Matthew 22:37–40)

We believe the Church is the body of Christ, called to worship God, make disciples, preach the gospel, administer the sacraments, and serve the world in love. The Church exists for the glory of God and the salvation of the world.
(Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 12:27)

We believe in two sacraments instituted by Christ:

• Baptism – a sign of God’s grace, initiation into the Church, and new life in Christ
• Holy Communion – a means of grace through which Christ is spiritually present and believers are nourished in faith
  (Romans 6:3–4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

We believe the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, regenerates believers, empowers the Church, and produces spiritual fruit in the lives of Christians for faithful witness and service.
(Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:22–23)

We believe all people are created in the image of God and are loved by Him, yet all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory. Redemption and reconciliation are found only through Jesus Christ.
(Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23)

We believe faith is lived out through acts of mercy, justice, compassion, and service. Following John Wesley, we affirm that personal holiness and social holiness belong together as we seek to love God and neighbor.
(Micah 6:8; James 2:14–17)

We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the life everlasting. God will make all things new in the fullness of His Kingdom.
(John 11:25–26; Revelation 21:1–5)