What We Believe
We believe in:
The only true God, the almighty Creator of all things,
existing eternally in three persons
Father; Son; and Holy Spirit; full of love and glory.
The unique divine inspiration,
entire trustworthiness,
and authority of the Bible.
The value and dignity of all people:
created in God’s image to live in love and holiness,
but alienated from God and each other because of our sin and guilt,
and justly subject to God’s wrath.
Jesus Christ, fully human and fully divine,
who lived as a perfect example,
who assumed the judgment due sinners by dying in our place,
and who was bodily raised from the dead and ascended as Savior and Lord.
Justification by God’s grace to all who repent
and put their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.
The indwelling presence and transforming power of the Holy Spirit,
who gives to all believers a new life and a new calling to obedient
service.
The unity of all believers in Jesus Christ,
manifest in worshiping and witnessing churches
making disciples throughout the world.
The victorious reign and future personal return of Jesus Christ,
who will judge all people with justice and mercy,
giving over the unrepentant to eternal condemnation
but receiving the redeemed into eternal life.
To God be glory forever.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees October 20, 2000
our beliefs lead us to these core values
CONTEXT
Colleges and Universities
We are called to be a redeeming influence
among their people, ideas, and structures.
FORMATION
Community
We promote authentic relationships and redemptive communities marked by God’s grace and truth.
Prayer
We express our faith, love, and dependence on God through lives of prayer and worship.
Discipleship of the Mind
We engage in learning and thoughtful biblical reflection in every area of life.
Scripture
We encounter the living God through Scripture and are transformed by the Holy Spirit as we read, study, teach, and obey his Word.
Leadership Development
We develop women and men to serve as leaders at every level of ñ and ultimately for the kingdom of God, honoring God’s gifts and calling in them.
Spiritual Formation
We cultivate intimacy with God and growth in Christlike character through personal and corporate spiritual disciplines, empowered by the Spirit.
EXPRESSION
Ethnic Reconciliation and Justice
We pursue ethnic reconciliation by practicing mutual empowerment, grace, and truth, and by promoting personal and systemic justice.
Evangelism
We proclaim and live out the gospel with love and boldness, calling people to repentance, faith, and new life in Jesus Christ.
Church
We partner with other campus ministries and local churches in campus ministry to equip students, faculty and staff to be lifelong active members in local congregations.
Missions
We serve God and partner with his people to extend His kingdom cross-culturally on campus and around the world.
Whole-Life Stewardship
We proclaim Jesus as Lord over all creation and culture, striving to integrate faith, life, and vocation in serving him.
"Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us. . . ”
Ephesians 5:1–2