About Shine Church
We exist to shine the light so that those lost in darkness will find light and new life in Christ.
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Our vision
We will be a culturally relevant, multi-site church, with a local and worldwide influence gained by constantly pushing boundaries in order to reach those lost in darkness. We will partner strategically through local and global affiliations to shine the light of the Gospel to the farthest, darkest areas.
With a constant focus on the Gospel, we will enable and encourage a highly energetic celebration of God’s movement in our lives, our church, and the world. We will constantly pour into the next generation and constantly seek to welcome everyone, regardless of where they are in life, so that everyone feels welcome and no one goes unnoticed.
Our Code
Jesus
Unity
Serving
Generosity
Passion
Honor
We will strive to restore honor to our generation
Prayer
We pray because it is our direct line to seeing impossible things happen in the name of Jesus
Creativity
We will use our creative talents to transcend traditional boundaries to reach those lost in darkness
Faith
We will take the grapes by taking steps into the unknown and trusting God to put the ground under our feet
Numbers
We will not be ashamed to measure effectiveness by the number of individuals we reach
Celebration
Our Beliefs
God
Genesis 1:1,26,27, 3:22, Psalms 90:2, Matthew 28:19, I Peter 1:2, II Corinthians 13:14
Jesus Christ
Matthew 1:22-23, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-5, 14:10-30, Hebrews 4:14-15, I Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 1:3-4, Acts 1:9-11, I Timothy 6:14-15, Titus 2:13
Holy Spirit
II Corinthians 3:17, John 16:7-13; 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16, Ephesians 1:13, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 5:18
The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to all men. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
II Timothy 3:16-17, II Peter 1:20-21, II Timothy 1:13, Psalm 119:105,160, Psalm 12:6, Proverbs 30:5
Man
Man is made in the image of God. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although God designed man to have fellowship with him, man became alienated from God through disobedience. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and choose to sin against God. Man is incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through his own efforts.
Genesis 1:27, Psalms 8:3-6, Isaiah 53:6a, Romans 3:23, Colossians 1:21, Isaiah 59:1-2
The Church
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ, obeying all of His commands, and seeking to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
Matthew 16:18-19, 18:15-20, Acts 2:41-47, 5:11-14, 13:1-3, 14:23, 16:5, 20:28, 1 Corinthians 7:17, 9:13-14, 12, Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:19-22, 3:10-12, 5:22-32, Colossians 1:18; 3:15, 1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Revelation 21:2-3
Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works; only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into their life by faith.
Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6; 1:12, Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:26, Romans 5:1
Eternal Security
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29, II Timothy 1:12, Hebrews 7:25; 10:10-14, I Peter 1:3-5
Eternal Life
Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God, through forgiveness and salvation. When you die, you will either spend eternity in Heaven or Hell. Eternal separation from God happens in Hell. Eternal union with God occurs in Heaven.
John 3:16, I John 2:25; 5:11-13, Romans 6:23, Revelation 20:15