Vision for New Life Fellowship Church
We exist to:
Pursue the Lost
· We will always be intentional to share the Good News to the lost of our world
· We will always be sensitive to seekers, while not compromising the message
Disciple Believers
· We are committed to helping people reach maturity as believers
· We will always care about the personal issues that people are facing in their daily lives and will intentionally offer ministry, help and support.
Equip Leaders
· We will always pursue, equip, train and release members to minister
· We will allow people to pursue the passions and interests God has given them
Build Authentic Community
· We believe we are best when we are living out lives with others
· We will strategically build authentic community at every opportunity
· Small groups will always form the ministry core of our church
Our Values:
We value God and people. Because they are our top priority, the following values are the common threads in all that we do:
· Character
· Unity
· Excellence
· Servanthood and Humility
What we believe:
1. About God
God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in the Triune Godhead. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Each of these are equal
2. About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the son of God. He is equal with the father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate his power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lords of Lords.
3. About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make man aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily
4. About the Bible
The Bible is God’s word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
5. About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “SIN”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
6. About Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
7. About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
8. About Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.