Doing life together at Tipton Calvary Church. A Community of Acceptance, Belonging, and Devoted followers of Jesus Christ
Intentional Presence. Ephesians 5:6-14, Acts 4:13
Humble Confidence. Ephesians 1-3, Isa 66:2, Philippians 2, James 4:6
To our self and each other. Grow into emotionally healthy adult. Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 3:18, 19
Joy and Laughter. Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 17:22
Speaking the truth in love that we grow up. Being a non-judgmental, safe place.
“Whatever is pure good and lovely, think on these things.” Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, heartily as unto the Lord, not unto men.”
We believe the Bible is God-inspired. (2 Timothy 3:16,17)
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection. (Romans 5:12)
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ. (Ephesians 2:8)
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God. (1 John 1:9)
We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20)
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith. (James 5:14-16)
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life. (1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22)
We prefer prophecy within the church congregation, and recognize that speaking in tongues is still active today in prayer and praise. (1 Corinthians 14; Ephesians 6:18; Jude 20)
We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days. (Acts 2:4)
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work. (Matthew 28:19)
We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine. (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25)
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings. (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7)
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church. (James 5:20)
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible Body of Christ. (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25)
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith. (Hebrews 6:1)
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God. (Romans 13:1-5)
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism. (Philippians 4:5)
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily. (Ephesians 4:30-32)
We believe in the sanctity of life for the unborn. (Deuteronomy 30:19; Isaiah 44:24; Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:15; Galatians 1:15; Luke 1:41-44)
We believe the Bible supports women in ministerial leadership including pastors. (Acts 2:17-18, Galatians 3:28; Acts 21:8-9;; Romans 16:1-3; Philippians 4:3; Colossians 4:15; 1 Timothy 3:11)
We believe marriage is only between a man and a woman (Genesis 2:24-25; Exodus 20:14, 17, 22:19; Leviticus 18:22-23, 20:13, 15-16; Matthew 19:4-6, 9; Romans 1:18-31; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 15-20; 1 Timothy 1:8-11; Jude 7)
We believe and practice tithing to God and the church (Malachi 3:6-12; 1 Corinthians 9:6-10; Luke 6:38)
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent. (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17)
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgment seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death. (2 Corinthians 5:10)
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers. (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17)
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior. (Revelation 20:10,15)