Welcome to Good News
Our mission is to bring glory to God by compassionately sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and by providing a caring environment where Christians can grow in their relationship with Him.
What We Believe
“In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, charity. In all things, Jesus Christ.” - Chrysostom
The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life.
In one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
That Jesus is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further , He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate.
That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and during this age to convict men, regenerate the believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service.
That man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is, therefore, lost and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provided the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit and, thus, become children of God.
That water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as a means of salvation.
That the true Church is composed of all such persons who through faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the Head.
That only those who are, thus, members of the Church shall be eligible for membership in the local church.
That Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church and that every local church has the right, under Christ, to decide and govern its own affairs.
In the personal premillennial and imminent coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and that this “Blessed Hope” has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer.
In the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
Statement of Practice
We want to be a church that is relevant and refreshing. We will strive to make all ministries of our church practical and meaningful to people living in this community. With this in mind, we are committed to:
Biblical Teaching and Preaching
We recognize the Scriptures to be God’s Word and the base for all facets of our ministry. We recognize the need for biblical instruction and study to help explain how truths in the Bible are relevant and how they can be applied to the questions and challenges that we face each day.
Worship
We desire to honor the Lordship of Christ through joyful and reverent worship that glorifies Him. Our worship flows from thankful hearts because of who He is and what He has done for us.
Prayer
We recognize that communication with our Lord is the essential foundation to all that we do. We consider prayer a high priority because we know that “without Him we can do nothing.”
Personal Spiritual Growth
We strive to provide an environment that promotes an honest, growing relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. We believe this will produce growth in other areas including healthy relationships, personal godliness, and the development of the unique, God-given abilities we each possess. We encourage the development and use of these abilities both within our own ministry, our community, and our world.
Caring for One Another
We are a people called to share love and concern for each other in both thought and action. Our goal is to develop closer relationships within the fellowship of believers where love, encouragement, and needs may be expressed.
Ministry to Families
We want to do everything we can as a church to build strong families. Meeting their needs in creative and meaningful ways. We are committed to:
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Parents – supporting and encouraging both one and two parent families during these sometimes challenging years.
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Youth and Children – We are committed to excellence in ministering to our youth and children. We want parents to feel confident and children to sense the excitement about the quality of care and ministry provided for them.
Outreach
We are a church who is compassionately concerned about reaching out to our community and to the world with the good news of Jesus Christ. We seek creative and loving ways to meet the needs of those around us. By doing so we bring the message of Gods love.