What do Presbyterians believe?
As Presbyterians, we share much with our Christian family around the world. At the same time, we hold fast to certain principles that give us a unique identity within the body of Christ.

As Presbyterians, we believe in...

The Sovereignty of God — The cornerstone of our faith is that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe.

The Authority of Scripture — Our knowledge of God and God's purpose for humanity comes from the Bible as God's Spirit helps us understand it, particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Justification by Grace — Our salvation (justification) through Jesus is God's generous gift to us and not the result of our own accomplishments.

Sharing the Good News! — It is everyone's job —ordained pastors as well as people just like you — to share with the whole world that salvation can be yours through trusting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This is also why the Presbyterian church is governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and lay people, men and women alike.

To learn more about what it means to be a Presbyterian, we encourage you to visit The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) website at http://www.pcusa.org/. Our New Member Class, also will answer many questions you may have. Just click on the class title for more information.