Our 3 Guiding Principles
Primary Allegiance: We affirm the Church as the bride of Christ, that she belongs not to us and our sense of purpose but to Him, who commands as He wills. We affirm that he is the centre of all endeavour, the focus of worship and the authority and ultimate sense of strength and guidance for all mission and ministry. This principle reflects that authority and centrality of Christ in all that we do.
Priesthood of all Believers: In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male or female. The work of the Kingdom is to be performed on the basis of gifts and call, not human position, power, race, nor gender. This principle reflects the spiritual equality of the individual believer and his/her soul liberty before God.
Congregational Government: Within the church all authority rests with the body of believers gathered together to discern the will of God. Within the church, authority is given by the body. The individuals, leaders and committees of the church are responsible to the body. This principle reflects our understanding of the leadership style of Christ and historic Baptist polity.