MISSION
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
PURPOSE
To Nurture Relationships With God and One Another.
MISSION FIELD
Children, youth, and adults in Denham Springs and beyond.
VISION
That All People Would Know They Matter to God and To Us.
Because You Matter...
…God is Love, and God Loves You
We believe love is at the center of everything God has done, is doing, and will do for all people. No one is off limits from God’s love, and no one can limit God’s love. You matter, because you are loved by God.
…Jesus is Lord, and Jesus Came for You
We believe that God came to us as Jesus in order to demonstrate God’s great love for all people. By God’s grace, Jesus made it possible for all people to love God back. You matter, because Jesus lived, died, rose again, and ascended into heaven for you.
…The Holy Spirit is God’s imminent presence, and The Holy Spirit is Here For You
We believe the Holy Spirit is the gift of God’s ever-presence in us, through us, and despite us. It is through the Holy Spirit that we can be the hands and feet of Jesus through our love and service. You matter, because the Holy Spirit is always present within you.
Core Values
We believe that worship is the means through which we encounter God’s grace. Through these doors and beyond, you will experience vibrant, dynamic, and passionate worship experiences designed to connect you with God and one another through prayer, song, sermon, and sacrament.
We believe that all people are somewhere on their journey with Jesus. Through these doors and beyond, you will find intentional, Christ-centered, and spiritual pathways that will help you invest in the eternal and grow in your relationship with Jesus and one another through small groups, ministries, outreach, and witness.
We believe that all people are beloved children of God and should feel welcomed, up-lifted, and a sense of belonging. Through these doors and beyond, you will encounter radical, grace-filled, and authentic Christ followers ready and waiting to say to you, “Welcome home!”
We believe that our children and youth are our future, and are committed to raising up the next generation of Christ-like leaders. Through these doors and beyond, we are committed to discerning, mentoring, and equipping all people for living into our gifts and calling to serve God and one another.
What We Believe
Our Christian Beliefs: God
God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: Jesus
We believe in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. God became human in Jesus of Nazareth; and his life, death and resurrection demonstrate God’s redeeming love. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God’s present activity in our midst. When we sense God’s leading, God’s challenge, or God’s support or comfort, it’s the Holy Spirit at work. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: Human Beings
Genesis 1:27 asserts that we’ve been made in the image of the Creator. Like God we have the capacity to love and care, to communicate, and to create. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Church
The church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ’s life and ministry in the world today. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice. Read More
Our Christian Beliefs: God’s Reign
The kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and future hope. Read More
The United Methodist Church believes God’s love for the world is an active and engaged love, a love seeking justice and liberty. We cannot just be observers. So we care enough about people’s lives to risk interpreting God’s love, to take a stand, to call each of us into a response, no matter how controversial or complex. The church helps us think and act out a faith perspective, not just responding to all the other ‘mind-makers-up’ that exist in our society.
Preface: Social Principles
The Social Principles are a prayerful and thoughtful effort of the General Conference to speak to the issues in the contemporary world from a sound biblical and theological foundation. Read More
Preamble
We affirm our unity in Jesus Christ while acknowledging differences in applying our faith in different cultural contexts as we live out the gospel. Read More
The Natural World
All creation is the Lord’s, and we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it. Read More
The Nurturing Community
We believe we have a responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals. Read More
The Social Community
We affirm all persons as equally valuable in the sight of God’s sight. We reject discrimination and assert the rights of minority groups to equal opportunities. Read More
The Economic Community
We claim all economic systems to be under the judgment of God no less than other facets of the created order. Read More
The Political Community
We hold governments responsible for the protection of people’s basic freedoms. We believe that neither church nor state should attempt to dominate the other. Read More
The World Community
God’s world is one world. We pledge ourselves to seek the meaning of the gospel in all issues that divide people and threaten the growth of world community. Read More
Our Social Creed
Our Social Creed is a statement of faith reflecting our Social Principles. Read More