our beliefs...
“In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.”
As a nondenominational church, we come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. While foundational essentials exist and are a part of our Statement of Faith, we also acknowledge that within the framework of a Biblical worldview and Christian living, there are non-essentials (those elements not directly related to sin, salvation, and the nature of God) upon which we may disagree. We will always endeavor to approach every issue and instance of disagreement with love. We understand that in some of these instances, believers may lovingly agree to disagree, while in others our point of view may grow and change resulting in even deeper unity.
As a nondenominational church, we come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. While foundational essentials exist and are a part of our Statement of Faith, we also acknowledge that within the framework of a Biblical worldview and Christian living, there are non-essentials (those elements not directly related to sin, salvation, and the nature of God) upon which we may disagree. We will always endeavor to approach every issue and instance of disagreement with love. We understand that in some of these instances, believers may lovingly agree to disagree, while in others our point of view may grow and change resulting in even deeper unity.
We were founded and function on the core principles of the Word of God and hold to the historic Christian view of life as presented in the Bible.
We believe in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that the Bible is His inspired, infallible, authoritative, and inerrant Word. We believe in Jesus Christ; His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, resurrection, ascension, and future return. We believe that mankind is sinful and in need of a Savior - who is Jesus Christ - and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. We believe in the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit, the resurrection of the saved and the lost, the spiritual unity of believers in Christ, and that the creation of man was and is a direct act of God who defines us in every facet of our being.
We believe in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that the Bible is His inspired, infallible, authoritative, and inerrant Word. We believe in Jesus Christ; His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, resurrection, ascension, and future return. We believe that mankind is sinful and in need of a Savior - who is Jesus Christ - and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. We believe in the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit, the resurrection of the saved and the lost, the spiritual unity of believers in Christ, and that the creation of man was and is a direct act of God who defines us in every facet of our being.
| LifeSong Ministries Statement of Faith |
our vision...
To be a people and place that welcomes our neighbors both near and far to an innovative, creative, and honest environment where together we can encounter God in real and relevant ways that help to bring healing, hope, and salvation to any and all who will call on the name of Jesus.
Our mission...
To honor God by creating opportunities for all people to experience real love, real generosity, real faith, and real community.
real love
This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
- 1 John 4:10
He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.
- Matthew 22:37-39
Real love is the love we experience from God. We, in turn, strive to model that love in our relationship with God and with others.
- 1 John 4:10
He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.
- Matthew 22:37-39
Real love is the love we experience from God. We, in turn, strive to model that love in our relationship with God and with others.
real generosity
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 11
Real generosity is our intentional, joyful participation in God's kingdom work through our resources and relationships.
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 11
Real generosity is our intentional, joyful participation in God's kingdom work through our resources and relationships.
real faith
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
- Galatians 2:20
Real faith is faith placed in Jesus and not in the abilities or works of others or ourselves.
- Galatians 2:20
Real faith is faith placed in Jesus and not in the abilities or works of others or ourselves.
real community
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
- Acts 2:42-47
Real community is found in our common unity in Christ as modeled by the early Church.
- Acts 2:42-47
Real community is found in our common unity in Christ as modeled by the early Church.
