What do we believe?

We’ve found these things the beliefs of the Providence family.

We believe in Biblical Truth. We believe many people are at different places in their exploration God. Some have not decided what they believe about God. Some are committed followers of God. We do not assume that everyone believes the Bible, or knows the Bible. We hope all who visit with us at Providence are open to exploring it. We believe the Bible to be the Word of God, with God as its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture as its matter. 2 Timothy 3:16

We believe in Authenticity. We believe we cannot be who God desires us to be as a church and as individuals if we are not transparent. From our leadership to members of our church family, we are open about our successes and faults. We do not fake things. We’re a great church family, faults and all. Philippians 3:17

Being Culturally Relevant is another thing in which we believe. We realize the Bible was written in a different culture and a different time in history. However, the truths of the Bible teach us to feed the hungry, to share love with others, and to serve the community as God’s helpers. We also believe we have the privilege of communicating the Bible in culturally relevant ways. What point is there in trying to communicate in a manner others do not understand? That’s not communication. The Teacher sought to find just the right words to express truths clearly. Eccl 12:10 (NLT)

We believe in Family. We love coming together for worship, but believe that as “life happens,” we need closer relationships. We need family. We believe small groups are places we can explore God, building lasting relationships, help meet the needs of others, and have some of our met in the process. “Family” takes place when we get to know one another, love one another, and celebrate and serve together.

We believe in Excellence. We believe in doing our best. Whether it’s in communication, music, or taking care of the babies God brings into our family, we believe in doing our best for God. Colossians 3:23

We believe in Sharing. The message of God’s love is a message of hope. It is good news. This type of sharing does not beat a person down, but shares the truths of God. These truths, we believe, set people free to live. We believe in sharing God with others that they might come to have an intimate relationship with Him. Matthew 28:18-19