What We Believe

We believe the Bible is the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct. God’s Word is living and powerful—it transforms our lives and directs our church. Our preaching and teaching are centered on Scripture and focused on the good news of Jesus.

The Apostle Paul wrote, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). New life in Christ is by grace through faith and means forgiveness, acceptance, and eternal life. It means being alive in Christ—marked by love, joy, peace, and righteousness. New birth is only the beginning; growing to maturity in Christ is a lifelong journey, both for individuals and for communities. Jesus forms and transforms us—and it is through people transformed that God transforms the world.

Jesus calls us to the Great Commandment—loving God and neighbor—and the Great Commission—making disciples in all nations. We live this out in both word and deed, near and far. We believe God’s mission is best lived in partnership, presence, and relationship. We are in it together. This is what makes us mission friends. Our focus is on Jesus and people.

Eastridge is a community of imperfect people growing together in Jesus’ name. We confess faith in Christ, follow him in baptism and communion, and believe every Jesus person is called to ministry. The Church is not a building or an institution, but a Spirit-filled fellowship where all are one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28).

We believe in one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Spirit draws us to Christ, assures us of his presence, and shapes us into his likeness. The Spirit empowers us to continue Christ’s mission, equips us with spiritual gifts, and binds us together as his body. We are people grounded in Scripture and guided by the Spirit.

Paul wrote, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). This freedom restores us to right relationship with God and others. It is not for selfish use, but for service in community and in the world. Responsible freedom guards against the extremes of legalism (religion by rules) and license (anything goes). United in Christ, we are free from the powers that divide. We choose to focus on what unites us as followers of Jesus, extending grace where the biblical and historical record seems to allow for a variety of interpretations of the will and purposes of God.