Beliefs and
Statement of Faith
Communitas International’s Statement of Faith looks to and affirms the Nicene Creed as we declare our core theology in contemporary language.
Our Beliefs and
statement of faith
Communitas International’s Statement of Faith looks to and affirms the Nicene Creed as we declare our core theology in contemporary language.
God is a God of Mission
God is a God of mission. He reveals Himself as the one God known and worshipped as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and reveals His purposes in the Bible which, being divinely inspired, is fully trustworthy and authoritative.
God Created us in His Image
God created humankind in His own image and called us to relate to and partner with Him in the stewardship of all creation. That relationship was broken in the sins of Adam and Eve and has been broken by all since.
God formed a Covenant
God formed for Himself a covenant people in Abraham to be blessed and to be a blessing to the nations. His faithfulness persisted despite their rebellion and unfaithfulness.
God sent Jesus
God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to restore all that was broken, to offer His sinless life as an atonement for all who place their faith in Him. God raised his Son from the dead and made him Lord over all, to the glory of God the Father.
God Invites the Church
Jesus invites His followers, the church, to return to the partnership set out at creation, to serve Him and His purposes and to enable effective ministry that advances the Kingdom of Christ on earth.
God gave the Holy Spirit
God has given the Holy Spirit to catalyze faith in Christ and to empower godly living, compelling community and ministry that authentically demonstrates the Kingdom of God.
Jesus will return and make all things new.
Jesus Christ will return at the end of times as judge of the living and the dead and will make all things new.
our core values
Kingdom-Seeking
We value…
- God’s intent for churches to be formed through disciples who live out the Gospel of Jesus and call others to follow Him.
- God’s invitation to participate in establishing His Kingdom, which is both now and not yet.
- The authority of Scripture and its cultural relevance.
- The building of community through the Holy Spirit’s leading and gifting in individuals.
- A life of worship and passionate devotion to Christ.
and so we…
- Actively seek where He is already at work to join with Him.
- Embrace the daily rhythms of our lives as opportunities to include others in our communities so that they might see Jesus in us and we might see Him in them.
- Seek to apply God’s Word to real-life situations, prioritizing transformation over information.
- Are willing to be innovative and take calculated risks to lavishly spread the gospel of Jesus and His kingdom.
- Engage in service, prayer, and study within our communities and as individuals, desiring to keep our focus on Jesus.
Grace-Oriented
Living lives that reflect the transforming power of God’s grace and restorative forgiveness without pretense.
We value…
- The power of God’s grace to transform lives
- Transparency
- The restoring power of forgiveness
and so we…
- Welcome and extend God’s grace to others as well as ourselves, seeking to be honest about who we are and growing towards maturity in Christ.
- Strive for authenticity over conformity and “realness” over performance and we resist attempts to legislate the Christian life through human rules.
- Purpose to respond redemptively rather than judicially to conflict, choosing to be vulnerable, approachable, open, and teachable.
- Are willing to laugh at ourselves, maintaining a light-hearted element to our relationships and gatherings, yet serious about accomplishing our tasks.
People-Focused
Developing relationships that bring emotional, relational and spiritual health to individuals, families and communities.
We value…
- Developing relationships
- Emotional, relational, and spiritual health in individuals, families, and communities
- Each person’s unique contribution to the Kingdom of God
- Leadership which is exercised in a collaborative, facilitative style in a team setting
and so we…
- Practice generous hospitality by opening our lives and our homes to the people God brings into our midst
- Are committed to developing healthy ministry teams and to caring for both our adults and children in an intentional and holistic manner
- Desire that all people develop their character, strengths, and spiritual gifts and we promote both personal and professional development for all staff
- Embrace gender-balanced and culturally diverse leadership at all levels of our mission
Commitments on Gender and Racial Equity
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