1. We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20)

2. We believe God is the creator and sustainer of the universe.
(Genesis 1; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:3)

3. We believe God is triune, three distinct individuals in one God: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19-20; John 17: 20-21)

4. We believe Jesus is both Lord and Christ.
(Acts 1:9-11; Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:9-11)

5. We believe that all mankind is sinful and in need of a Savior.
(Romans 3.23, 6.23)

6. We believe that whoever will confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart God raised Him from the dead shall be saved.
(Romans 10:9-10; Acts 2:21; John 1:12)

7. We believe that the Holy Spirit is sent by Jesus to indwell, empower, teach, guide and comfort believers.
(Luke 12:12; Romans 8; John 16:13; Acts 1:7-8; Acts 9:31)

8. We believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit empowers the believer to be a more effective witness.
(Acts 1.8, 2.1-4)

9. We believe that every Christian is called to share the good news of God’s kingdom.
(Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-18; Acts 1:8)

10. We believe that the Lord Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection from the dead provided for healing of the spirit, soul and body of all peoples.
(1Peter 2:24)

11. We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ, Who will come to rule as King upon the earth with the saints.
(Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; Revelation 19:11-21; 22:20)

Final Authority for Matters of Belief and Conduct

The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs.  The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind is the sole and final source of all that we believe.

Statement on Sanctity of Life

We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Ps 139.)

Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality

We believe that God wonderfully creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27.) Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.  We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Gen 2:18-25.) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4.) We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God. (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10.) We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of Red Church as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to Red Church members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by Red Church in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality. (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1 Thess 5:22.) We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11.) We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31.) Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of Red Church.

Statement on Marriage and Facilities

Because God has ordained marriage and defined it as the covenant relationship between a man, a woman, and Himself, Red Church will only recognize marriages between a biological man and a biological woman. Further, the [pastors/ministers/clergy] and staff of Red Church shall only participate in weddings and solemnize marriages between one man and one woman. Finally, the facilities and property of Red Church shall only host weddings between one man and one woman.