Baptism & Communion

Water Baptism

We believe that being baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is an essential response to Jesus’ command, testifying to His lordship as Christ and King. We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work.

Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:3-5

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit as an enduement of power for all believers. This baptism results in a deeper expression of spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22,23), a greater growth in Christ-likeness, a genuine manifestation of spiritual gifts, and a more effective prayer life.

Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4, Acts 2:38-39; Acts 10:44-46; 19:1-6; Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:22–23; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Romans 8:26, 27 

Communion

We believe in observing the Lord’s Supper, receiving the broken bread and the fruit of the vine with joy and faith. We partake anew of the life and triumph of Christ’s Cross.

1 Corinthians 11:24-26