What We Believe

STATEMENT OF FAITH

A. We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth

There is one God who exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each person being fully God. God the Father, along with Jesus the Son, is the Creator and Lord of the universe who is working all things according to His will (Romans 8:28) and is accomplishing His purposes. Jesus Christ is both truly God and truly human, the only mediator between God and humanity. The Holy Spirit guides the individual’s new birth and growth to maturity. The Holy Spirit empowers and indwells the Church as well as each individual believer. Gen. 1:1, 26; Isaiah 45:21-22; Matthew 28:19; Ephesians 4:4-6; Luke 10:21-22; John 1:1-4; Revelation 4:11; I Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 2:9; Colossians 1:16-17; John 3:16; Titus 3:5,6; Jude 20-21; John 14:16-17, 26

 

B. THE BIBLE

God’s Word of TruthThe Holy Scripture is inspired by God’s Spirit through human authors and is the revelation of God’s truth to humanity. It is trustworthy and without error in its original manuscripts in all that it affirms. Psalm 119 reminds us that God’s Word is a lamp to our feet, a light to our path-our compass to guide us. John 8:32 reminds us that the truth has the power to transform and set us free! 2 Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21; Matthew 5:18; John 10:35; John 17:17; I John 2:5

 

C. THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

There is one, holy and universal church, which is the Body of Christ, and to which all true believers belong. As the Father sent the Son into the world, so the Lord Jesus Christ sends his church to participate in God’s mission by words and works. In this mission the church is called to proclaim the gospel of God’s grace, to baptize and make disciples among all nations, to exhibit God’s character through compassionate care for the needy; to push back the forces of evil, and to demonstrate to humanity the reality of God’s kingdom. Matthew 28:19-20; Ephesians 1:22-23; Acts 16:16-18; Matthew 22:37-40; Isaiah 61:1-3; Acts 1:8; Matthew 25:34-45

 

Our core values reflect our beliefs, core convictions, and guiding principles. These values guide our ongoing attitudes and behaviors and set the direction for the community of Compass Ministry.

 

Self-giving Service:

•Every follower of Jesus is called and gifted by God to live a life of service.

 

Empowering Leadership:

•Leaders are called and gifted by God to lead by empowering others

•A simple structure based on team ministry encourages flexibility, creativity, action.

 

Spirit-led Worship and the Power of Prayer:

•Every person is created to worship God all the time - worship is a lifestyle. We believe in the power of prayer-James 5: 16 tells us the prayer of a righteous person is effective.

•The Bible is relevant and meaningful at all times, in all places.

•Life transformation and renewal happens best in the context of an authentic relationship with God and others, when we are sharing life together, praying, studying God’s Word, serving together, and worshiping.