Belief & Values

Statement of Belief

Mission 418 Church believes there is only one God established through His inspired word that serves as the foundation of our teaching and core beliefs. We believe God the Father created male and female in his image (Genesis 1:27). We believe that through the creation of male and female, God established marriage to be between one man and one woman. We believe God sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins, and reconciled us back to God through salvation. (2 Corinthians 5:18) We believe Jesus rose from the grave, offered eternal life to all who believe in Him, left us with the Holy Spirit, and will one day return. (John 3:16) We believe that God exists in three persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son & and the Holy Spirit (1 John 4:9-17). We believe in the present demand to fulfill the great commission to make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28: 19-20)

Heart Values of Grace Covenant International

Mission 418 is a planting church with Grace Covenant International (GCI). We align and share their Heart Values.

Grace Covenant International Heart Values

1. Jesus is Head of the Church.

2. The Word of God is central to faith and practice.

3. The Holy Spirit is the Church’s source (force) for comfort, guidance, renewal, power, service, healing, deliverance, and evangelism.

4. The Ministry of Jesus is the focus of the Church.

5. Worship is central in honoring and engaging our relationship with the Heavenly Father and provides an atmosphere for ministry.

6. The Fruit of the Spirit is the heart nature of the Church.

7. The Gifts of the Spirit are the ministry tools of the Church.

8. Ministry flows naturally through relationships. Spiritual relationships provide mutual support, accountability, and ministry impact.

9. God has called believers to be Kingdom-minded, fulfilling our specific role in the Body of Christ; while affirming, assisting, and laboring with other parts of His Body, for greater Kingdom advance.

10. Believers are called to be culturally relevant, which is identifying and posturing ourselves with people to meet their needs in the Name of Jesus.

11. The disciple of Jesus has a heart full of compassion and service toward the poor, orphaned, widowed, and oppressed.

12. Ministry involves commitment to small groups.

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