inSPIRE CHURCH DISTINCTIVES

We believe in the autonomy of the local congregation, separation of church and state and voluntary cooperation between congregations for evangelism and education.

We believe in freedom of conscience from government domination or control and in the liberty and competency of every Christian believer to interpret Scripture and go directly to God in prayer.

Ordinances: We believe in two ordinances instituted by Christ to be observed by His people until He returns: water baptism of believers by immersion and the Lord’s Supper.

The Lord’s Return and Last Things:We believe that Jesus Christ will return to raise all the dead, judge people and nations, consign Satan and his followers to hell and bring into heaven all who believe in Him by faith.

Sexuality and Marriage:We believe, based on biblical teaching and together with the vast majority of Christians throughout the ages, that sex is intended by God solely for marriage between one man and one woman.

Women in Ministry: At inSPIRE Church, “Women in Ministry” is affirmed and celebrated! Many churches or denominations want to make this issue one of their “essential beliefs.” We do not! Yet we have a belief and a practice regarding “Women in Ministry” that is best explained with these biblical, theological, and practical reflections, according to the following essay …

Prayer:Finally, and perhaps most importantly, prayer is not only our method of communication between the Almighty and us; “prayer can move mountains.” We are not cessationists at our church, meaning that “signs and wonders” or the “speaking of tongues” were only possible during the “Apostolic period” 2000 years ago. We still believe God can heal and do the miraculous. And prayer is crucial in our day and age (see in our Key Scriptures). We will therefore have a time of prayer after each service, for those who desire to be prayed for in regards to Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational or Emotional healing!