What We Believe

We are a part of the Queensland Baptist family of churches and we adhere to their statement of beliefs, summarised below:

1. God
We believe in one eternal God who created and sustains all things. He is Father, Son and Holy Spirit—three distinct persons, yet one God.

2. God the Father
We believe God the Father is eternal, holy, loving and sovereign. He is the Father of Jesus Christ and works through the Son and the Holy Spirit to accomplish His purposes.

3. Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully human. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended to heaven and reigns as Lord. He will return to judge the world and bring God's purposes to completion.

4. The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is fully God and lives in everyone who truly belongs to Christ. He brings people to faith, gives understanding, transforms our lives, guides and strengthens us, and gives spiritual gifts so that we can serve God and His church.

5. The Bible
We believe the 66 books of the Bible are God's inspired Word, given through human authors by the Holy Spirit. Scripture is our supreme authority for faith and Christian living, and reveals God's will to us through Jesus Christ.

6. Humanity
We believe every person is created in the image of God and therefore has inherent dignity and worth. Yet all humanity has fallen into sin and is separated from God, unable to restore that relationship through our own efforts.

7. Salvation
We believe salvation is God's gift of grace, made possible through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are saved through repentance and faith in Jesus, not through good works. The Holy Spirit continues God's work in us as we grow in holiness, and our salvation will be completed when Christ returns.

8. Eternity
We believe everyone will be raised from the dead and stand before Jesus Christ in judgment. Those who belong to Christ will receive eternal life with God in the renewed creation. Those who reject God will face eternal punishment and separation from Him in hell.

9. Baptism, Communion and the Church
We believe Jesus gave His church two ordinances: baptism and the Lord's Supper. Baptism by immersion is for those who have personally professed faith in Christ and symbolises His death, burial and resurrection. The Lord's Supper remembers Christ's sacrifice and looks forward to His return.

We believe the church is the worldwide body of Christ, made up of all who follow Jesus. Local churches gather to worship God, teach His Word, make disciples, care for one another and share the gospel.

10. Christian Service and Sacrifice
We believe every Christian is called to follow Jesus, serve God and others, and use the spiritual gifts God has given them. We are called to live lives that honour Christ and to share the good news of Jesus with others through both our words and our actions.