
Statement of Beliefs
Introduction
MinistrySocial is a Christian marketing agency committed to spreading the gospel and growing the church through innovative and impactful marketing strategies. As a faith-based organization, we hold firm to certain beliefs that guide and inform the work we do and the churches and ministries with which we partner. As such, we require potential clients to affirm our statement of beliefs to ensure a shared understanding and unified approach towards this goal.
I. The Nature of God
We believe in one triune God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19, John 14:26)
II. Jesus Christ
We believe in the full deity and full humanity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, death on the cross, bodily resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of the Father. (John 1:1-3, Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 1:9-11)
III. The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit's work of conviction, regeneration, and sanctification in the lives of believers. (John 16:8, Titus 3:5)
IV. The Bible
We believe in the Bible as the inspired, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
V. The Fall of Man
We believe in the fall of man, resulting in spiritual death and physical death for all humanity. (Genesis 3:1-24, Romans 5:12-21)
VI. Salvation
We believe in salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
VII. The Return of Jesus Christ and the Final Judgment
We believe in the bodily return of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 20:11-15)
VIII. The Universal Church
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in Christ, the universal Church. (Ephesians 4:4-6)
IX. The Ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
We believe in the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper as visible displays of the believer's faith. (Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
X. Marriage
We believe in the divine institution of marriage as defined in the Bible as the lifelong union of one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6)
XI. Gender and Sexuality
We believe in the God-given differences between men and women, each uniquely created in His image, with distinct roles and responsibilities as outlined in Scripture. (Genesis 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 11:3-12) We also believe that sexual intimacy is a gift from God, reserved for the sacred bond of marriage between one man and one woman, and reject any form of sexual immorality such as premarital sex, adultery, homosexuality, and other sinful expressions of human sexuality. (1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4)
XII. The Office of Pastor
We believe in the divine calling and gift of pastoral leadership, limited to men, with the qualifications of personal character, family life, and teachings in accordance with sound doctrine as outlined in the Bible. (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9)
Conclusion
This statement of faith reflects our belief in the central teachings of historic, orthodox Christianity as expressed in the Protestant Reformation and the ecumenical creeds.