What We Believe
The Bible
Is inspired by God and without error; It ultimately points to the person and work of Jesus Christ. It is our ultimate authority for life and faith (2 Timothy 3:16 & John 5:39).
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God
There is one God Who exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And Jesus Christ is the son of God who came to earth as Savior of the world (Ephesians 4:5 & Matthew 28:19).
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Jesus Christ
Is true God and true man; He died for our sins and was resurrected on the third day according to the scriptures; He ascended to the right hand of the Father and is our High Priest (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
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The Holy Spirit
Testifies to the Son of God, convicts humankind of sin and empowers believes for Godly living and service, etc (John 15:26 & 16:8).
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Humankind
Was created in the image of God, but sinned and is now separated from God; only through the power of the Holy Spirit can persons receive salvation (Genesis 1:27).
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Salvation
The shed blood of Christ and His resurrection provide humankind with salvation for those who believe in the person and work of Christ. The return of Christ is our only hope in this life (Colossians 1:19-20).
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The Church
Is the body of Christ, ie. believers who are submitted to the Lordship of Christ. The church is the instrument of Christ in the world (Colossians 1:18).
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Sacraments
Baptism is an outward sign of an inward reality: of death to sin and resurrection to new life with Christ. The Lord's supper is a symbolic remembrance of the death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:12 & 1 Corinthians 11:26).
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Pastor
Rayshawn Gaines
Pastor Rayshawn was born in Cleveland Ohio and earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Philosophy from Cleveland State University and a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Ashland Theological Seminary. Pastor Ray knows what it means to question God, not have faith in God and hold "church hurt." At the age of 16, Pastor Ray became an atheist and remained one for 7 years. While studying Philosophy, he realized that it wasn't sufficient to answer his questions about life; hence, he returned to God. He met his wife and it was history after that!
Pastor
Kristian Bailey-Gaines
Pastor KB is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She is an accomplished make up artist and licensed esthetician, who works with celebrities, television, the Cleveland Cavaliers and has a thriving local clientele. As a PK, Kristian was raised in the church, but like many, she had to find her way through the heartbreaks of life to really meet Jesus for herself. After taking a 5 year hiatus from the "church", Kristian heard God call her name and has been serving in the capacity of a worship leader/teacher ever since. It is her desire to see people made ALIVE in christ in every area of their lives. "God is not in a box and neither should we be" ~Pastor KB~