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Our Vision, Our Values, Our Purpose and Our Beliefs....

 

The Values of Jerusalem Church

  • Praise & Worship of our Lord
  • Prayer
  • Godly leadership
  • A Bible-centered teaching ministry
  • Evangelism
  • Tradition
  • Fellowship with believers
  • Encouraging all believers to use their spiritual gifs
  • Sincerity and Discipline in the Faith
  • Cultivating abiding relationships within the Body of Christ, a Christ-like and loving enviornment; with unity, love and forgiveness among believers

 

 

 

Jerusalem Church is . . .

  • a vital fellowship in Jesus Christ, established in 1815 in the evangelical and reformed tradition; maintaining a vibrant churhc-life throughout the many decades.
  • Always seeking to uplift the glory of God and the blessings of salvation; always endeavoring to support and encourage one another in faith and good Christian living. 
  • In this way we are a gathered Family of God in one Household of Faith; striving for simplicity and sincerity in the Faith.
  • Now, an independent Church, sharing ministry and mission in the freely constituted Evangelical Association of Churches, nationally and internationally.

 

 

We Believe. . .

 

 

+ The Bible is the Word of God

+ The Holy Trinity; One God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit 

+ God still speaks, however, we firmly believe that the message has not nor will it ever change.

+ God created the heaven and earth

+ We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God

+ God is looking for us to come to repentance

+ Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He came to earth, born of a virgin and lived the perfect life (without sin) on earth.

+ Jesus Christ died for the sins of the world

+Jesus Christ bodily rose from the dead on Easter morn

+ Jesus Christ will return again someday

+ Believing in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior is the only way to get to heaven.

+ Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit to earth to help equip His followers.

+ The Holy Spirit still equips, encourages and convicts today.

+ in the real and changing power of prayer

+ in the importance of making disciples

+ in the importance of working alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ (regardless of denomination) to bring people to a saving relationship and then lead them further in their discipleship.

 

 

Avowed Purpose of Jerusalem Church

Our avowed purpose is to worship God, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to nurture Christian life, and to celebrate the Sacraments; to realize Christian fellowship and unity within this church, and the Church Universal; to render loving service toward mankind; and to strive for righteousness, justice and peace.

Jerusalem Church Vision Statement

It is our vision that we will bring glory to God by:

  • Enhancing worship
  • Empowering our children and youth ministries
  • Expanding our education and fellowship opportunities
  • Enriching our music ministries
  • Continuing strong support and increasing participation in mission opportunities
  • Becoming more committed to active evangelism and disciple-making
  • Upholding a high level of prayer life, Biblical teaching and Godly leadership
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