Living Hope Church Is:
CHRISTIAN
First and foremost, Living Hope Church is a Christian church. It is built upon the person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The doctrines and practices of Living Hope are based upon His teachings.
ORGANIZED
The magnitude of the Great Commission requires a united effort. This united endeavor is efficiently served by guidance, support, resources and leadership from a common center. Living Hope Church is directly affiliated with ARC Churches.
PROTESTANT
Living Hope Church is founded upon the principles of Protestantism, although it is not a traditional follower of any specific leader of the Protestant Reformation. We stand firmly for justification by faith, the priesthood of believers, the authority of the Bible, religious freedom, and the separation of church and state. We stand against abuses and extravagance of ecclesiastical ritualism and dogmatism.
FOUNDATIONAL
Living Hope Church subscribes to the following five foundational Christian doctrines:
The inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible.
The virgin birth and complete deity of Christ.
The atoning sacrifice of Christ’s death for the sins of the world.
The literal resurrection of the body.
Christ’s second coming in bodily form to earth.
EVANGELICAL
Evangelical is the term used to describe those who affirm the primary doctrines revealed in the Scriptures. These doctrines include the inspiration and authority of the Word of God; the Trinity; the deity and virgin birth of Jesus Christ; salvation by faith in the atoning death of Christ; His bodily resurrection and ascension to the right hand of the Father; the ministry of the Holy Spirit; the second coming of Christ; and the spiritual unity of believers in Jesus Christ.
CHARISMATIC/PENTECOSTAL
The charismata (Gk.) or gifts of the Spirit appeared early in the life and ministry of the Church of God. The gifts can be divided into three categories: the gifts of revelation, the gifts of power and the gifts of utterance or inspiration. The gifts of revelation are the gifts of the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge and the discerning of spirits. The gifts of power are faith, miracles, and gifts of healing. The gifts of utterance and inspiration are prophecy, tongues and interpretation. The Holy Spirit bestows these gifts and those who accept the validity of these gifts are called charismatic.
EVANGELISTIC
Evangelism is at the forefront of all Living Hope activities. The church has maintained an aggressive effort to take the message of Christ throughout the world by all means and methods. Every ministry of the church reflects an evangelistic attitude: revivalism, conferences, worship services, teaching, preaching and its missionary efforts.
WORLD MISSIONS
The heart of World Missions ministry is the implementation of a global strategy of evangelism, church planting and training. Its scriptural purpose is to fulfill the Great Commission of Christ; share Christ’s love for the world; minister to the totality of human need; bring men and women to the knowledge of God and His redeeming grace; and obey Christ by confessing Him to the world.