Credo
What We Believe
Our faith is based on the Holy Scriptures and is rooted in the evangelical, Pentecostal tradition of Christianity. Below we present the most important truths that guide us in our faith, life, and ministry.
1. God
We believe in one true and eternal God, who has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is holy, just, good, almighty, and faithful to His promises. He is the Creator of all things visible and invisible, and He created humankind in His image and likeness.
God has not left the created world to its own devices. He sustains it, cares for people, and guides history according to His wisdom.
2. Holy Scripture
We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired and inerrant Word of God. The Bible is the supreme authority in matters of faith and life and the foundation of the Church’s teaching.
It is in the light of Scripture that we discern doctrine, spiritual experiences, and the way to live the Christian life and carry out our ministry.
3. Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He is true God and true man.
He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for the sins of the world, and was resurrected in the flesh. He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and is the sole mediator between God and man. We believe that Jesus Christ will return in power and glory.
4. The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person and is active today. He convicts people of sin, leads them to a knowledge of Jesus Christ, gives new life, and dwells in every born-again Christian.
We believe in baptism in the Holy Spirit and in the operation of the spiritual gifts described in the New Testament. The Holy Spirit equips believers for ministry, to bear witness to Jesus, and to build up the Church. His work also leads to sanctification, love, and the transformation of a person’s character.
5. Humanity, Sin, and Salvation
We believe that humanity was created by God and given the ability to make moral choices. Sin, however, has separated people from God and made it so that every person needs salvation.
Salvation is a gift of God’s grace. It cannot be earned through good deeds or religious observance. A person receives it through personal faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, confession, and turning away from sin, and turning to God.
We believe that a person who has trusted in Jesus Christ experiences forgiveness, justification, and new birth. They begin a new life in which they learn to obey God and are gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ.
6. The Church
We believe that Jesus Christ is the head of the Church. The universal Church consists of all people who have been born again and belong to Christ, regardless of the name of their church or denomination.
The local church is a community of believers who together give glory to God, pray, study the Scriptures, care for one another, preach the Gospel, and serve others.
We believe that Jesus calls and equips people for various kinds of ministry, including pastors, elders, teachers, evangelists, deacons, and missionaries. Leadership in the Church should be based on God’s Word, responsibility, service, and good example, not on ruling over people.
7. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
We believe in baptism by immersion of those who have consciously believed in Jesus Christ and turned to God. Baptism is a public testimony of faith and a sign of death to the old life and the beginning of a new life with Christ.
We also believe in the Lord’s Supper, instituted by Jesus Christ. The bread and wine remind us of His body and blood, of the death He suffered for us, and of the New Covenant established through His sacrifice.
8. Healing and Deliverance
We believe that God still heals and delivers people today. We pray for the sick, trusting in the power and grace of Jesus Christ and in the working of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
We believe Jesus’ words that “these signs will accompany those who believe” (Mark 16:17–18). In His name, believers are to cast out demons, speak in new tongues, experience God’s protection in times of danger, and lay hands on the sick. We do not regard these words merely as theory or a description of the past. We believe that Jesus Christ is at work even today, and we desire to serve in accordance with His Word, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, and for the glory of God.
At the same time, we recognize the value of medical knowledge, treatment, psychotherapy, and properly provided specialized care. Prayer should not replace necessary medical treatment or lead to the arbitrary discontinuation of medication.
Scripture shows that some problems may have a spiritual root, but not every illness, psychological difficulty, or life crisis is the result of evil spirits. Every situation requires responsibility, caution, and discernment.
The ministry of deliverance is carried out in the name of Jesus Christ. Its purpose is not to instill fear or to focus excessively on evil, but to lead a person to freedom, truth, and a mature relationship with God.
9. Spiritual Reality
We believe in the existence of a spiritual reality created by God. The Bible speaks of angels who serve God, but forbids worshiping them. It also speaks of Satan and evil spirits who oppose God.
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus Christ triumphed over sin, death, and the powers of darkness. Therefore, the foundation of a Christian’s spiritual security is a relationship with Jesus, faith in the Gospel, a life in accordance with God’s Word, prayer, and remaining in the fellowship of the Church.
10. The Christian Life
We believe that faith should be evident in daily life. A Christian is called to love God and one’s neighbor, to pursue truth, forgiveness, honesty, purity, responsibility, and care for those in need.
We respect established authorities and pray for those who hold positions of public responsibility. We seek to be people of peace, to act in accordance with the law, and to do good in society.
We believe that marriage was established by God as a lasting union between one man and one woman, based on love, mutual fidelity, respect, and responsibility.
We believe that every person is created in the image of God and possesses inalienable dignity. Therefore, we wish to serve without coercion, manipulation, shaming, or hasty judgment.
11. The Mission of the Church
We believe that Jesus Christ entrusted the Church with the task of proclaiming the Gospel and making people His disciples. The Gospel should be conveyed not only through words, but also through love, helping those in need, caring for the vulnerable, and responsible service.
We want to help people come to know Jesus Christ, regain hope, and build their lives on the foundation of God’s Word.
12. Free Ministry and Voluntary Support
Counseling, prayer, and the ministry of deliverance and healing are provided free of charge. We do not charge fees for these services, nor do we maintain a price list. We are guided by the words of Jesus Christ: “You received without paying; give without pay” (Matthew 10:8).
Those who wish to help develop and sustain the ministry may support it with a voluntary donation. However, financial support is not a requirement for receiving the ministry; it does not grant priority in scheduling appointments, nor does it affect the availability, scope, or manner in which the conversation and prayer are conducted.
13. The Second Coming of Christ and Eternity
We believe that Jesus Christ will return. There will be a resurrection of the dead, and every person will stand before God.
We believe in eternal life with God for the saved and in eternal separation from God for those who reject His salvation. The ultimate hope of believers is a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness will dwell.
Jesus Christ Is Our Center
We do not base our faith on a person, an organization, a ministry method, or a single spiritual experience. The center of our faith, hope, and ministry is Jesus Christ—the crucified, risen, and living Lord.
To Him we give glory, and Him we seek to serve.