what we believe

If someone were to ask you, "Who is Southminster?  What does she believe?" how would you answer those questions?  These are important questions that we want to be able to share with potential members who participate in the Inquirer's Class.  To that end, the Session has been seeking to define answers to those questions in a manner that truly represents who we are as a community of faith.  We know, however, that we can not do so without hearing from you.  Please take the time to review the Statements of Faith and Purpose and provide any feedback or questions you have to any of the elders currently seated on Session.  Thank you to all for participating in this important work of Southminster Presbyterian.
 
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Purpose 
 
To know Christ, make Him known, and to exhibit the Kingdom of God.
 
Vision 
 
To be a Valid, Vital and Victorious Church for Jesus Christ in the year 2020, we believe our Church must become a Church for All ages........*
 
Core Values
 
♦ Personal relationship with God through his son Jesus Christ
♦ Faithfulness in Prayer
♦ Seeking God�s Kingdom first
♦ Whole hearted and joyous worship
♦ Cultivating steadfast faith
♦ Being Kind and Loving
♦ Christian Fellowship
♦ Nurturing individuals and families
♦ Purposeful mission; locally and globally
♦ Life Abundant
 
Bedrock Beliefs
 
♦ God is all wise, all powerful, ever present and steadfast.
♦ The Bible is the holy, true word of God and the only guide for faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16)
♦ All humanity is made in God's image and is precious to Him. (Genesis 1:26-27)
♦ God delights in our Worship and is moved by our prayers.
♦ Jesus Christ is God's only son, fully God and fully human.
♦ Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and none shall come to the Father except through Him. (John 14:6)
♦ We are all sinners in need of a Savior.  (Rom. 6:23)
♦ Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for the sins of the world.  He rose from the dead that we would have life now and eternally.
♦ We are saved by the free gift of God's grace through faith. (Eph. 2:8-9)
♦ We show our love of the triune God by obeying what Jesus commanded.
♦  The Holy Spirit transforms us into the likeness of Christ.
♦ God calls us to be a holy people, an instrument in God's hand. (I Peter 2:9-10)
♦ God gives every person gifts for ministry to be used for the glory of God.(Eph. 4:7-13)
♦ We are called to love and serve one another as Jesus Christ first loved and served us.  (Phil. 2:1-11)
♦ We are to share the good news with everyone. (Matthew 28:18-20)