We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. It is the foundation for our faith and practice, guiding us in all matters of life and spirituality.

We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testament, to be the inspired Word of God; true in the original writings; the complete revealing of our Lord’s will for salvation; and the divine authority for Christian faith and all of life. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says it best:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

We believe in one God who is the Creator of all things, eternally existing and infinitely perfect in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, he was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins. He physically rose from the dead and ascended into Heaven where He is at the right hand of God the Father, He is our High Priest and our Advocate. In the person of the Holy Spirit, He dwells and lives within us as followers of Jesus.

We believe the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and, to convict, regenerate (bring to new life), seal, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for Godly living and service. We believe our inward and outward response to the Holy Spirit is best described as “The Means of Grace.”

We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received only through faith in Jesus Christ. His atoning death and resurrection provide the way of salvation, and through Him, we are reconciled to God.

We believe in the process of sanctification, where believers are called to grow in holiness through the work of the Holy Spirit. This is a journey of becoming more like Christ in our thoughts, actions, and character.

At the same moment we are forgiven and justified before God, Sanctification begins. Our main goal is to reflect the character of Christ more fully in daily life.

We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, called to live out Christ’s mission in the world. As an independent church with Wesleyan roots, we are committed to fostering a community that reflects the love of Christ, making disciples, sharing the Good News and serving our neighbors in Bluffton, The Lowcountry and beyond. Simply put we believe we transform our world-as a community of faith-when we worship together, learn together, and serve Jesus Christ together.

We believe in the prevenient grace of God that goes before us, calling us to Him. We affirm that human beings have free will to accept or reject God’s offer of salvation, a reflection of our Wesleyan heritage.

When we receive God’s grace, it changes us. The grace that is free makes us responsive to what God calls us to be and do.

We believe in the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ and essential to the life of the believer.

We affirm the main creeds that the Church has held for hundreds of years. And while we have a contemporary worship style, we often include The Lord’s Prayer and use forms of The Great Thanksgiving for Communion.

Creeds, Lord’s Prayer and Great Thanksgiving