Our Vision
We are in alignment with the ancient creeds and the historic confessions of Reformed theology. We believe in the centrality of worship, the primacy of Scripture, historic Christian liturgy, the growth of the Kingdom of God, raising godly covenantal children, preaching to the lost, serving the poor and needy in our midst, creational differences between men and women, Christian education, and the criticality of a daily and faithful walk with Jesus Christ.
Distinctive Teachings - Our church has several doctrinal distinctives that are not mainstream and take time to grasp (postmillennialism, paedocommunion, paedobaptism, partial preterism, historic liturgy, wine for communion, patriarchy, weekly communion, historic psalms & hymns, etc.). Adherence to these ideas is not a requirement for membership but it does make up a part of our doctrinal teachings. Because some of these ideas are so new to many in the body of Christ, we will teach about them in a way that builds maturity, but is also gracious to those who are still considering these matters. Additionally, as these distinctives are not part of the settled beliefs of the historic church, they are to be held with an open hand, understanding that in time, they might need to be refined and reformed.
“What to Believe, What to Do” Preaching - With Scripture as the Authority, each sermon provides what to believe (Lat. credenda) and what to do (Lat. agenda). Whether exegetical or topical, each sermon should further your belief and trust in the Word of God, while also giving you clear and practical wisdom on how to be more like Christ in your daily walk.
Effective Use of the Diaconate - The diaconate is an extension of the ministry of the Pastor, and as such is to be used to minister to the material needs of the church - and the needy in our midst - from buildings, to tithing, to mercy ministries, to hosting events. This is why the diaconate needs to be highly organized and include men of diverse skills. A strong diaconate has men who know how to manage people, handle finances, counsel those in need, set a strong example of leadership, and display a strong work ethic. They are spiritual peers to the elders while also serving (and being served) by the session. They must be allowed to exercise their authority without being micromanaged. And they should be skilled in enlisting the local body to serve the families of the church, the greater Body of Christ, and all who would be called our neighbor.
Patience in Disagreements - Disagreements amongst the brethren need to be patiently worked through, allowing for those younger in the faith to take hard positions on issues that they feel are critical, without having the leadership consider it as divisive or inflammatory. Conflict in views and practice are an opportunity to build unity - not a place to draw a line in the sand. Young men are the future leaders of the Church and need to be patiently discipled as they grow in grace and maturity.
Feasting as Warfare - We believe that joy and feasting is a central part of the Christian life. We strive to model that in our Christian walk as a church body. To that end we make every Sunday a feast day. After our morning worship we enjoy a meal together provided by the church under the oversight of the deacons. Come, join us for worship this Lord’s day. Then join the feast with us!
Accountability at Every Level of Leadership - When it comes to leadership, one constant in Scripture is that accountability is needed at every level, in every form of government (church, family, business, state). With a church, the most important institution created by God, every member of the church body has the authority to use Matthew 18:15-20 - if they feel it is necessary - and such accountability should be embraced by church leadership.
Proper Use of Church Discipline - Rigorous adherence by the leadership to follow Matthew 18 when executing spiritual discipline establishes a wonderful pattern for the flock. It shows them how to minimize gossip, keep short accounts, and build unity. Especially when the leadership encounters habitual and overt sin, identifying it early and bringing it to the light, is the most effective path to true repentance and joy.
Resources
The following are a list of ministries and resources that our congregants use and love. We hope you’ll love them too.
Blog and Mablog
James B Jordan
https://biblicalhorizons.com/about/about-james-jordan/
Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches — CREC
Fight, Laugh, Feast
The King’s Hall
The Theopolis Institute
https://theopolisinstitute.com/
Alliance of Reformed and Theonomic Churches — ARTC
https://www.thereformationalliance.org/