Wesleyans believe in one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and the Savior of all men and women who put their faith in Him alone for eternal life. We believe that those who receive new life in Christ are called to be holy in character and conduct, and can only live this way by being filled with the Lord’s Spirit. We believe in the Bible and seek to establish our faith and actions on its teaching. We believe God wills for people everywhere to know Him and that the purpose of the church is to tell the world about Christ through its worship, witness, and loving deeds.
OUR CORE VALUES
The following are terms descriptive of who Wesleyans are and why they do what
they do. They describe the "soul of the Church”:
BIBLICAL AUTHORITY: The Bible is the highest source of written
authority for God’s plan for His people; it reveals how to live out that plan,
individually and corporately. Beliefs, practices and priorities are to be
anchored in clear biblical teachings.
CHRISTLIKENESS: Jesus Christ is the defining feature of God’s will for
all humankind. In Christ is found the highest and most practical meaning and
clearest example for holy living or godliness. Christ is both example and
strength as Wesleyans pursue integrity, excellence, faith, hope, and love.
DISCIPLE-MAKING: Making disciples is a clear mandate from Christ. This
requires a strong focus on evangelism and training in spiritual growth and
holy living. Done effectively, this will produce and promote growth and health
in and among the churches.
LOCAL CHURCH CENTERED: The denomination exists to serve local
congregations. Local churches are the most fundamental and strategic points of
evangelism and discipleship. The challenge of the denomination is to keep
finding the best ways to serve and strengthen congregations.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Wesleyans respect leadership that is placed over
them, while realizing that the authority and effectiveness of spiritual
leadership is not primarily bestowed, but earned and manifested by a loving
and willing heart of obedience that serves God and mankind gladly. Wesleyans
desire to be leaders in serving.
UNITY IN DIVERSITY: There is intrinsic value in every person. Unity becomes all the more important and beautiful in light of the wide ranges of difference in personality, culture, race, talents, and perspectives. Loving each other eliminates devaluation and deprivation of life to one another.
For a more in depth statement of the articles of religion, click here.