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WHO WE ARE
OUR
BELIEFS
We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). As such, we adhere to the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Shorter Catechism, and the Larger Catechism as our doctrinal standards. Simply put, we believe these documents articulate the best biblical position on the matters they address. Below is a shortened version of our beliefs.
For more information, see pcanet.org/beliefs
Taken from the statement of beliefs of the Presbyterian Church in America:
We believe the Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is the revelation of God’s truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice.
We believe that all are sinners and totally unable to save themselves from God’s displeasure, except by His mercy.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who through His perfect life and sacrificial death atoned for the sins of all who will trust in Him, alone, for salvation.
We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells God’s people and gives them the strength and wisdom to trust Christ and follow Him.
We believe that all aspects of our lives are to be lived to the glory of God under the Lordship of Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Trinity. There is one God, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
We believe that salvation is by God alone as He sovereignly chooses those He will save. We believe His choice is based on His grace, not on any human individual merit, or foreseen faith.
We believe that God is gracious and faithful to His people not simply as individuals but as families in successive generations according to His Covenant promises.
We believe that Jesus will return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and to receive His people to Himself.
OUR VISION
To bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to Northeast Georgia and the World
OUR MISSION
To make disciples of Christ who faithfully respond to his call, “Come and Follow Me.”
WORSHIP
Worship is the outward expression of praise towards God, and the inward renewal of our affections, minds, and wills as we are transformed through confession of our sin, the proclamation of the gospel, participation in the sacraments, and renewal through truth of the word.
OUR VALUES
DISCIPLESHIP
Discipleship begins with “Follow me.” This is the command that Christ makes to the world, and it is the very heart of what it means to be a disciple. Here at CPC we believe that discipleship is not a program or plan, but a relationship with the Father, Son and Spirit as they seek to bring each of us into conformity with the image of Christ. Therefore, discipleship includes all of life- worship, service, suffering, devotion, prayer, and vocation. It includes our finances and our relationships, our hobbies and our disciplines. It is a holistic vision of following Christ in every sphere of our lives while cooperating in the work of the Spirit which is dedicated to helping us faithfully continue in the journey of following Christ.
OUR ETHOS
PEOPLE OVER
PROGRAMS
We intend for our people to be more refreshed by Christ’s presence than exhausted by activity.
ORDINARY MEANS
OF GRACE
The primary methods God uses to minister his grace to us are the word, sacraments, and prayer. Accordingly, our worship services will emphasize these means of grace and not rely on consumer driven methods.