Beliefs

Beliefs

Don't just talk about Jesus,
look like Him.

Following Jesus is more than just a set of beliefs, it’s a daily lifestyle. We believe the lifestyle of a disciple of Jesus is founded on God’s Word, submits to the Lordship of Christ, and is in step with the Holy Spirit. 

Certain topics and theological stances are increasingly important yet more controversial than ever. On every topic, our foundation will always be the Word of God and our desire is to faithfully study, interpret, and apply its truth and wisdom to our lives.

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God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit

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God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit

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The Trinity

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Inspired Scripture

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Inspired Scripture

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Inspired Scripture

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Human Identity

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Human Identity

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Human Identity

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Salvation

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Salvation

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Salvation

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Our Denomination

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Our Denomination

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Our Denomination

Historic
Church Roots
Historic Church Roots
Historic Church Roots

We are also inspired and influenced by the diverse practices and thoughts of the historic Christian church. We view the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed as rich, unifying statements on the essential truths of Christianity.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic (meaning universal) Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic (meaning universal) Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic (meaning universal) Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

Amen.

OTHER INFLUENCES

Influential resources
we draw from

Our ministry DNA is greatly influenced by the work done by other followers of Jesus who have faithfully studied and shared their practical, historical, and theological discoveries of God’s Word. Below is a concentrated list of books and resources that have given shape to Image Church’s identity:

Lead With Prayer

Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, & Cameron Doolittle

Lead With Prayer

Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, & Cameron Doolittle

Lead With Prayer

Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, & Cameron Doolittle

Practicing The Way

John Mark Comer

Practicing The Way

John Mark Comer

Practicing The Way

John Mark Comer

Evangelical, Sacramental, Pentecostal

Gordon T. Smith

Evangelical, Sacramental, Pentecostal

Gordon T. Smith

Evangelical, Sacramental, Pentecostal

Gordon T. Smith

The Patient Ferment of the Early Church

Alan Kreider

The Patient Ferment of the Early Church

Alan Kreider

The Patient Ferment of the Early Church

Alan Kreider

Being God’s Image

Carmen Imes

Being God’s Image

Carmen Imes

Being God’s Image

Carmen Imes

Becoming God's Family

Carmen Imes

Becoming God's Family

Carmen Imes

Becoming God's Family

Carmen Imes

Generous Justice

Timothy Keller

Generous Justice

Timothy Keller

Generous Justice

Timothy Keller

Kingdom Calling

Amy Sherman

Kingdom Calling

Amy Sherman

Kingdom Calling

Amy Sherman

Contagious Disciple Making

David Watson & Paul Watson

Contagious Disciple Making

David Watson & Paul Watson

Contagious Disciple Making

David Watson & Paul Watson

Tradecraft: For the Church on Mission

Caleb Crider, Larry McCrary, Rodney Calfee, and Wade Stephens

Tradecraft: For the Church on Mission

Caleb Crider, Larry McCrary, Rodney Calfee, and Wade Stephens

Tradecraft: For the Church on Mission

Caleb Crider, Larry McCrary, Rodney Calfee, and Wade Stephens