What We Believe

We all have core values and beliefs that affect our actions. A church also has core beliefs that guide and direct its actions. The following are our stated core beliefs that guide our church in its Christian witness. For a more complete description of United Methodist theological beliefs click here.

Our Core Values and Beliefs for Effective Ministry

We believe this is God's church, that Jesus Christ is the Head of the church and that it is guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

We believe the primary task of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

We believe that becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ requires a commitment of our lives, our talents, and our resources to the work of God's church. We lift up the tithe as God's standard for giving.

We believe that all members are ministers of the church and that it is the task of the pastor (and staff) to equip and release the members for ministry.

We believe that every believer has spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit in order to build up the Body of Christ.

We believe in the power of prayer and that prayer is the foundation upon New Song will be built.

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and contains all truth necessary for our salvation.

We believe that worship should be celebrative, spiritually uplifting, and alive to the presence of the Holy Spirit. We also believe that worship should be meaningful to believers, comprehensible to newcomers, visitor-friendly, and lead people to a transforming experience of God that manifests itself in changed lives.

We believe that the heart of ministry is relationships and that this can best be experienced in Christian community.

We exist to serve others as the loving presence of Christ through effective ministry and mission to the community and the world.

We strive to achieve the highest quality in all areas of ministry. We will do nothing less than our best in service to God and others.

We are an inclusive church and invite all people to be in relationship with God through Jesus Christ and within the community of faith.

We preach and live out the message of God's grace that is unconditional and non-judgmental.

	*Our Core Values and Beliefs for Effective Ministry*
	We believe this is God's church, that Jesus Christ is the Head of the church and that it is guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
	We believe the primary task of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
	We believe that becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ requires a commitment of our lives, our talents, and our resources to the work of God's church. We lift up the tithe as God's standard for giving.
	We believe that all members are ministers of the church and that it is the task of the pastor (and staff) to equip and release the members for ministry.
	We believe that every believer has spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit in order to build up the Body of Christ.
	We believe in the power of prayer and that prayer is the foundation upon New Song will be built.
	We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and contains all truth necessary for our salvation.
	We believe that worship should be celebrative, spiritually uplifting, and alive to the presence of the Holy Spirit. We also believe that worship should be meaningful to believers, comprehensible to newcomers, visitor-friendly, and lead people to a transforming experience of God that manifests itself in changed lives.
	We believe that the heart of ministry is relationships and that this can best be experienced in Christian community.
	We exist to serve others as the loving presence of Christ through effective ministry and mission to the community and the world.
	We strive to achieve the highest quality in all areas of ministry. We will do nothing less than our best in service to God and others.
	We are an inclusive church and invite all people to be in relationship with God through Jesus Christ and within the community of faith.
	We preach and live out the message of God's grace that is unconditional and non-judgmental.