For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21 NIV), We hold that the Scriptures are infallible, inspired and without any mixture of error in the original writings. It is a conversation about God, the synergy of right belief and right practice. 13:14, Matt. She absolutely loves being a mom and a wife more than anything in the world! (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7; Ephesians 1:5-6), Sin is willful disobedience to Gods will resulting in our lack of faith in Gods purposes and/or placing our own desires above Gods. 4:14, 15; 1 Cor. 2:7. And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 801-643-9457. The physical elements of communion remind us that Jesus is fully God who humbled Himself to become man and live among us, who was raised from the dead, and is alive today. We believe that the Bible is Gods Word to mankind and is the supreme source of truth for Christian faith and living. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. Jesus lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. Humans find their greatest joy and fulfillment in accomplishing the purpose for which they were created: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. 2:12; 3:16; Eph. Jen Colonis ourTN Kids Childrens Ministry Director and our Office Administrator. (Psa 119:105, 2 Tim 3:15-17; 2 Tim 1:13-14, 2 Pet 1:20-21, Rev. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as Gods offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sins penalty. If you'd like to learn more about what we believe as a church, the best way is to attend one of our services or gatherings and experience it for yourself! 12:4-12, Ephesians 2:19-22; 4:11-13, Col. 1:18). We exist to love God, love people and love our community. He gives every believers spiritual gift when they are saved. We believe in the one and only true God who is Creator and Sustainer of the universe. God is self-existent, infinite, personal, unchangeable and eternal in His being. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. (John 14:16,17; John 16:7-13,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Ephesians 1:13, 5:17-21; Galatians 5:25; Hebrews 9:14), Mankind was created by God as an intentional act of His will and in His image and likeness. 30:5, Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Rom. These statements are essential beliefs that we will seek to uphold in all situations. Joy is a licensed therapist in the state of Ohio, and has an office at True North. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of Christians, and when God has begun a saving work in the heart of any person, He promises to continue performing it until the day of its completion. God Download Free Podcast App, Chasing Comfort - Colossians 2:8, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, The Emptiness of Work - Colossians 2:8-10; Genesis 11:3-4, Seeking Christ in All Things - Colossians 2:8-23, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life - John 14:1-7; 27, I Am the Door of the Sheep & the Good Shepherd - John 10:1-21, I Am the Light of the World - John 8:1-20; 8:48-59. Humanity He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Tim. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily, to exhibit Christ-like character, and to bear fruit to the glory of the Father. Salvation is wholly a work of Gods free grace, not the result, in whole or in part, of human works or goodness. He is coming again in power and glory for His believing followers, and is the only Savior of mankind (John 1:1, 14; Titus 2:11-14). Finally, as a church we are reminded that through Jesus we are bound together as brothers and sisters through the Holy Spirit. We envision singing songs to Him, and searching His written word, so that we will be encouraged, enlightened, convicted, and challenged to live as a Christ follower. (Gen 1:1; Psa 90:2; John 14:6-7; Rom 11:36), Jesus Christ is the Eternal Son of God who was born in the likeness of man. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems. We also acknowledge that there are non-essential beliefs about which disagreements can exist without changing the fundamental foundations of our church. 15:3, 4; Rom. 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor.
As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.
Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth. Joy sees adults, teens, and children, families, and also does marital therapy. https://feed.podbean.com/truenorthsv/feed.xml. (John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Matthew 25:44,46; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:15). Eternity Communion, or the Lords Supper, was instituted by Jesus for the purpose of remembering His life and the sacrifice He made for us. Old North Church is part of Converge Worldwide, also known as the Baptist General Conference. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. 
He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, regenerating all who repent of their sins and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Below are a few more details about True North's beliefs: Lastly, we hope that our commitment to the following core values will be evident in our church and people: 2022 True North Community Church: Bohemia, NY. The ordinances of baptism and communion are regular practices of the church instituted by Christ to represent spiritual truths and serve as outward expressions of faith and obedience to the Lord. (Matthew 1:22,23; Matthew 28:18; John 1:14; Acts 1: 9-11; Phil. They are not merely statements of religious belief, but rather of what we believe to be true about the world we live in. The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. HOLY SPIRIT. In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. (Luke 22:19-20), For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Her creative skills are a huge blessing to the church and were used to design our new lobby! Our desire is to seek God and follow His direction in life. 1:13; Gal. You can expect worship songs from all over. It is offered to all, but is individually received through repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He enjoys a good documentary and spending time with his wife Karen and their kids, Ethan, Kyle, and Anna. 5:1, John 3:16; 14:17; Rom. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot unintentionally lose it. (John 1:12, 14:6; Roman 6:23, 8:38-39; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5), Mankind was created by God to exist forever. Demonstrating unity with the Father, He lived a sinless human life, and out of love for all mankind He voluntarily offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins by dying on a cross as our substitute. We long to gather as a community to give God all the glory in our songs, our giving, our acts of worship, and our daily living. Sermons, teachings, and podcasts from True North Church in Palo Alto, CA. He chose to humble Himself to be born of a virgin through a miraculous conception of the Holy Spirit, without ceasing to be God. I also love reading, cars, Captain America, Lord of the Rings, my adorable daughter and my beautiful wife, Brooke! Scripture is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Those who have rejected Jesus Christ are destined to eternal separation from God. Guest Speaker: Pastor Mickey Cho of 99 Church, Guest Speaker: Michael Lee of All Nations Community Church, Like the episode on your phone While reflecting the backgrounds, styles and vocabularies of the human authors, speaks with the authority of God. 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Heb. Through communion, each person has the opportunity to remember that although they fall short of Gods glory, God has reached out to them in love by sending Jesus into the world. 2:5-11; Col 1:18; Hebrews 4:14-16; 1Peter 1:18-19), The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. There is one true Church universal, comprised of all those who acknowledge Jesus Christ as Savior. The following is a brief outline of our churchs core beliefs. In these non-essential matters we seek to exhibit humility, charity, and acceptance of one another. 22:18-19), All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 5:25; Eph. He is co-equal with the Father. Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character.
6:23; Rom. 5:18, 2 Tim. CHURCH. Rather, each believer is to be led in those areas by the Lord, to Whom he or she is ultimately responsible. Communion is administered by the partaking of bread and the fruit of the vine. He sanctifies, empowers, teaches, guides and comforts the believers (John 16:7, 8, 12-15). True North Community Church, 2890 South 1900 West, West Haven, UT, 84401, United States. Besides the ministry within the church, Rex works with area schools, camps, businesses, and sport teams giving them weekly encouragement and team building opportunities. Hebelieves in the awesome power of intimacy with God, through worship, to draw people to repentance, and to heal and restore broken hearts and lives. We believe that God loves people and wants a personal relationship with everyone. At True North, we believe our mission is to help lead people to discover their role in God's amazing story.
That can be a tough pill to swallow if you come from a background where you were taught that we, as humans, are at the center. We acknowledge that all we know of God is from what He has revealed to us and what we understand of that revelation. The Scriptures encourage believers to gather together to devote themselves to worship, prayer, teaching of the Word, and observance of baptism and communion as ordinances established by Jesus Christ for the purpose of fellowship, service to the body through the development and use of talents and gifts, and outreach to the world. We recognize that we cannot bind the conscience of individual members in areas where Scripture is silent. SALVATION. He ascended to Heaven where He reigns with all authority over heaven and earth and intercedes on our behalf before the Father. (Romans 6:23), Whenever Gods people meet regularly, there is the local expression the Church. Her hobbies include any kind of family time with all of them as well as watching them all in their various sports and activities. Joy and her husband have been members of True North for many years and she feels so blessed to be able to work in Christian Counseling here at True North. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. This is an expected step in the life of a believer out of obedience to Jesus command to make disciples of nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (Matt 28:19), and in following the examples of baptism set forth in Scripture by those who put their faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit guides believers in understanding and applying the Scriptures. The Lords servant must gently teach those who disagree. Ever notice that when you hold a compass, it always points to the north? She enjoys spending time with her husband, Steve, and their four children. The Bible is the inerrant, divinely inspired Word of God and authoritative in all matters it addresses (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21). People were created to exist forever. Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. I have studied at Moody Bible Institute and I love learning about theology, missions, evangelism and apologetics. At the point of salvation, He permanently indwells every believer to become the source of assurance, strength and wisdom, and He uniquely endows each believer with gifts for the building up of the body of Christ the Church. The Holy Spirit has guided the writing of these books and their preservation today as Holy Scripture. Serving in youth ministry for 15 years, as well as the Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rex thoroughly enjoys seeing lives impacted for eternity! GOD. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his/her life by faith. We believe that God's goal - the thing He is most passionate about - is His own glory. 2:8, 9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Rom. God sacrificed His son, Jesus, as full and complete atonement for our sins, and it is only by believing in Him and accepting this sacrifice that we can reconnect with God. Salvation is the result of genuine repentance of sin and faith in the atoning work of Christ. (Rom 14:19-20 NIV), And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and patient. We are not at liberty to add or remove from them. Jen Colon, Childrens Ministry Director/Office Administrator. 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2, Romans 6:23; Eph. He ascended to Heavens glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Theology is not a dry, dogmatic system of religious thought. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament were written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. They are the unique, full and final authority on all matters which they address. The Church is the living Body of Christ on earth and at the point of salvation a person becomes a member of Christs Body the Church. True North Community Church is a non-denominational church committed to the teaching of the Bible and following Jesus. We believe each person's role begins here: Honor GodLove OthersServe All. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophets own interpretation of things. He lived a sinless life, died to make atonement for the sins of all mankind, was resurrected and is now mediator at the right hand of the Father. People are the supreme object of Gods creation. God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. We call this new birth (Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3-5). These three are co-equal and are one God. True North Church is all about pointing people in the right direction in life towards the God who knows us intimately and knows which direction in life is best for us. (Matt. 22:36-40, 28:19-20, Acts 1:8; 2:41-47, Romans 12:3-16, 1 Cor. No matter where you stand or which direction you face, a compass will always point to the north. The following statements express our foundational beliefs about God and mankinds relationship with Him. The penalty for this sin is death, which Jesus freely took upon Himself so that we could be forgiven and restored to fellowship and eternal life with God. 8:17, 18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Cor. We are involved in this process by choosing to follow Christ, trust Him, and obey Him as our lives are transformed. She loves serving the needs of True Norths kids and their parents! We try to do songs that have been proven to be impacting. We have been assigned by God the responsibility of care and authority over the earth. (2 Tim 2:24-25 NCV), Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. Those who have personally trusted Jesus Christ will be received into eternal communion with God and will be rewarded for works done in this life. Eternal life and the forgiveness of sins begins the moment one transfers their trust from themselves to Christ for forgiveness of their sins. Death seals the eternal destiny of each person. It is composed of all believers in the Lord Jesus who have been vitally united by faith to Christ, its living Head and sovereign Lord (Matthew 16:18; Hebrews 12:22-24). He is the One and True living God who has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Rex Stump is the lead pastor at True North Church, fulfilling the position since the birth of the church plant. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Tim. Dave has several songs published which are being used in churches around the world, and considers it a privilege to be used by God in that way. These experiences have shown me that God loves and pursues people of all cultures and origins. These elements symbolize Jesus body and blood which were freely given for the forgiveness of our sins so that we may be restored to an unbroken relationship with God. Under the watchful care of elders and the supportive leadership of deacons, its members are to work together in love and unity, intent on the one ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ. We work toward this vision by working out our core values of: Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Cor. I have been involved in various ministries for over 14 years, including being an associate Pastor for five years at Ogden Valley Community Church in Huntsville, Utah. Jesus will return again to earth some day, personally and visibly, to consummate history and the eternal plan of God. BIBLE. We believe that God deserves all the glory, as our mighty creator and Lord of all. He is blessed to be married to his wife Jenny; and they have three active boys Collin, Carter, and Clay. Salvation is Gods free gift to us but we must accept it. In His character God exhibits perfect holiness, justice, goodness, wisdom, truth and love. Click the buttons below to get more details on what we believe and why. Dave is passionate about leading people into worshipping their Creator. I have gone on many mission trips all around the world and I have seen God move in amazing ways in vastly different cultures. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV). We believe in the invisible and universal Church as the living Body of Christ. We believe this Statement of Faith to be an accurate summary of what Scripture teaches and is in agreement with the Articles of Faith of our parent organization, the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Each of us possesses a sinful nature and is guilty of disobedience to God. Please visit the. He enlightens the minds of sinners, awakens in them a recognition of their need of a Savior, and brings spiritual life to them. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. There is only one eternal, all-powerful, all-knowing and everywhere-present Triune GodFather, Son and Holy Spirit who is the creator and sustainer of all things (Deuteronomy 6:4-5; 1 Timothy 2:5). Baptism is separate from salvation, forgiveness of sin and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit; and should be administered after an individual has accepted Jesus sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin and received Gods gift of salvation. I am passionate about telling people about the grace of God both here and abroad, usually over a cup of coffee. Baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ in which the believer identifies with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ through immersion in water.