Why Join a Church?

God’s Love for You - John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. God loves you. He wants you to have eternal life. Jesus is God gift of salvation.

Step 1: Recognize Your Need - Romans 3:23

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Every person has sinned. Sin separates us from God. We cannot save ourselves.

Step 2: Understand the Consequence - Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death...Sin has a penalty. Spiritual death means separation from God. We all owe a debt we cannot pay.

Step 3: Receive God Gift - Romans 6:23...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

 Jesus paid the debt for our sin.

 He died on the cross and rose again.

 Salvation is a free gift from God.

Step 4: Believe and Confess - Romans 10:9-10

If you confess with your mouth Jesus a...

Prayer of Salvation

Dear God,

I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, that He died on the cross for my sins, and that He rose again from the grave. Today I turn from my sin and place my trust in Jesus alone as my Savior and Lord. Please forgive my sins, come into my life, and make me the person You want me to be. Thank You for Your love, Your mercy, and the gift of eternal life. I receive Your free gift of salvation by faith.

In Jesus name, Amen.

At The Freedom Center Church, our faith is centered on Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God and our final authority for faith and practice.

We affirm the historic Christian faith, including the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith, water baptism, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and the ongoing ministry of the church through the gifts Christ has given.

We recognize that sincere Christians may differ on certain non-essential doctrines.

However, we remain united around the essential truths of the Gospel and the person and work of Jesus Christ.

We extend fellowship to all who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.

Membership at The Freedom Center Church includes a commitment to follow Christ, support the mission of the church, and publicly identify with Him through water baptism.

In summary:

We believe the Bible is Gods infallible Word. We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, Savior, and Lord. We believe salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ alone. We believe in the ministry and gifts of the Holy Spirit. We believe in water baptism and the unity of Christ’s Church. We believe communion is to be observed regularly in remembrance of Christ We believe Christ will return, and every person will give an account before God. We believe we are commissioned to share the gospel until Jesus returns.

We are committed to loving God, loving people, and making disciples.

1. The Scriptures

We believe the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible Word of God and the final authority for Christian faith, doctrine, and daily living.

2. God

We believe there is one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

3. Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return again in power and glory.

4. The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit dwells in every believer, empowers Christian living, unites believers in Christ, and continues to distribute spiritual gifts for the work of ministry and the building up of the Church.

5. Salvation

We believe all people have sinned and are separated from God. Salvation is found only through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross. We are saved by grace through faith and are born again by the Holy Spirit.

6. New Life in Christ

We believe that all who trust in Christ become new creations, are forgiven of their sins, and are declared righteous before God. Believers are called to grow in holiness through the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.

7. Assurance of Salvation

We believe that every believer can have assurance of salvation based on God’s promises in His Word, not on personal merit or performance.

8. The Church

We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, made up of all true believers. Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, and believers are called to walk in unity, love, and mutual service.

9. Baptism and Communion

We believe water baptism by immersion is a public declaration of faith and obedience to Christ. We believe communion should be observed regularly in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice and in anticipation of His return.

10. Christ’s Return and Eternal Destiny

We believe in the personal, visible, and glorious return of Jesus Christ. We believe in the resurrection of the dead, eternal life for believers, and final judgment for all people. We are called to live in hopeful expectation and readiness for His return.

11. Eternal Accountability

We believe it is appointed for every person to die once and then face judgment before God. Therefore, believers should live faithfully, prepared for the return of Christ, our coming King and Bridegroom.

1. Following Jesus

We welcome all who confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We encourage every believer to follow Christ through discipleship, obedience, and spiritual growth.

2. Baptism and Communion

We practice water baptism by immersion as a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ and regularly observe communion in remembrance of His sacrifice.

3. Baby Dedication

We offer child dedications as a commitment by parents and the church family to raise children in the knowledge and love of the Lord.

4. Spirit-Led Ministry

We believe every believer should walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. We encourage the exercise of spiritual gifts according to biblical guidelines for the building up of the Church.

5. Biblical Leadership

Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. We are led by a team of pastors and elders who provide spiritual oversight, discipleship, and care for the church family.

6. Worship and Prayer

We value passionate, biblical worship expressed through praise, prayer, thanksgiving, and reverence before God. We also believe in praying for healing and God’s intervention in people’s lives.

7. Church Community

We believe every Christian should be actively connected to a local church where they can grow, serve, encourage others, and be encouraged in their walk with Christ.

8. Marriage and Family

We affirm God’s design for marriage and family and are committed to strengthening homes through biblical teaching, discipleship, and mutual support.

9. Stewardship and Generosity

We believe everything we have belongs to God. We encourage faithful stewardship, generous giving, and the use of our time, talents, and resources for God’s glory.

10. Outreach and Discipleship

We are committed to sharing the Gospel, serving our community, making disciples, and demonstrating the love of Christ locally and around the world.

11. Accountability and Restoration

We seek to live holy lives, care for one another, and address sin biblically with the goal of restoration, healing, and spiritual growth.

12. Committed Membership

We believe church membership is a covenant commitment to worship, grow, serve, and participate actively in the life and mission of the local church.

At The Freedom Center Church, we are committed to Loving God, Loving People, Growing in Christ, and Reaching the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.