CHURCH FIRE ON THE ALTAR
Faith, mission and a living hope
Our faith is centered on God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and on the authority of Scripture. These convictions guide the way we worship, serve and live.
Statement of Faith
INSPIRATION OF SCRIPTURE
The Bible is the Word of God and our infallible rule for faith and conduct.
2 Timothy 3:15-16 · 2 Peter 1:19-21THE ONE TRUE GOD
We believe in one eternal God, revealed in three Persons.
Deuteronomy 6:4 · Mark 12:29THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is God, eternal and not a created being.
Acts 3:14-15 · Acts 2:32-33SALVATION OF HUMANITY
God’s love and grace have been revealed to humanity. Forgiveness is received through faith in Jesus Christ as personal Savior.
John 3:16 · Ephesians 2:8-9WATER BAPTISM
Water baptism is a biblical command and a public symbol of our identification with Christ in death and resurrection.
Matthew 28:19 · Acts 2:38THE LORD’S SUPPER
We regularly share bread and the cup as symbols that remember Christ’s death and resurrection and proclaim His return.
1 Corinthians 11:26THE CHURCH
The Church is formed by those redeemed by Christ, from every place and nation, as His Body and Bride.
Ephesians 1:22-23GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
God gives spiritual gifts to His Church for service, edification and the care of His people.
1 Corinthians 12:1-12 · Romans 12:6-8THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe in the biblical hope of Christ’s return and in the events described in biblical eschatology.
Matthew 24 · RevelationRescue · Prepare · Send
We dream of a church that restores people, equips them with the Word and practical tools, and sends them to serve their families, communities and nations.
We want to leave hope wherever we go: not only speaking about change, but becoming part of it.
Love that becomes action
We seek to announce Christ, accompany people, develop leaders, create spaces of training, support families and bring practical help to those who need it.
Matthew 5:16: let our light shine through good works so that God may be glorified.
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” — Luke 1:37