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OUR BELIEFS

THE BIBLE

  • The Bible is from God, about Jesus, so we might know and worship Him.

  • The Bible is without error.

  • The Bible is the final authority over the church.

THE ORDINANCES

There are two ordinances that are given by Christ to the Church: Baptism and Communion

  • Baptism

    • Is only for believers and by full immersion

    • Is an outward expression of the inward commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour

  • Communion

    • Should be regularly observed by baptized believers

    • Signifies the act of remembrance of all that Christ has done and continues to do in the lives of His followers

THE CHURCH

  • The local church is the means in which God has chosen to expand His kingdom.

  • The church is local, regional, universal, and personal.

THE FAMILY

  • The first and most important ministry is the family.

  • Families that serve together, grow together!

  • The family is designed by God to reflect His perfect love and intimacy.

THIS CHURCH

  • Jesus is in the lead

  • The Bible is the authority

    • Leadership / Structure

      • Elders - called, ordained leaders

      • Board of Trustees - elected, set aside leaders

      • Leadership Council - consist of leaders within the church representing the people of REC

  • Unity is the goal

    • Unity does not demand total agreement

    • Unity is living, working, and loving one another despite our differences in opinion, experiences, and expression

    • Unity is agreeing to work together to spread the Gospel

FINANCES

  • Rivers Edge Church will be financially transparent and generous

  • We give 11% every month

    • 6% of all undesignated giving goes to the SCBC

    • 2% of all undesignated giving goes to the WBA

    • 1% of all undesignated giving goes to church planting

    • 1% of all undesignated giving goes to local missions

    • 1% of all undesignated giving goes to overseas missions

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

  • Membership is a covenant and a commitment

  • Membership is a commitment to BECOME like Christ

  • Membership is active, not passive. ALL believers are called to ministry

  • Expectations of members are:

    • Sacrificial in how we live, opening our lives and homes to others

    • Sacrificial in how we serve, giving our time, talent, and energy

    • Sacrificial in how we give, giving our resources and finances

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