At Madison Park Christian Church, we believe everyone was designed and purposed for a life that is God-honoring, Jesus-following, and Spirit-filled. This new life is found in the person and work of Jesus—the Gospel.
As a gospel-centered church, we exist to help people grow in life-changing relationships with God and with one another. We trust the Lord to lead us as we prioritize the journey He calls us to:
Presence
Growing in awareness of and responsiveness to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Unity
Building a healthy, Christ-centered church within God’s Church
Formation
Becoming more like Jesus
Witness
Living and sharing the good news of the Kingdom of God
We are committed to values that shape who we are as followers of Jesus—and who we are shapes what we do. We are more than a location, a service time, or an experience. We are a church gathered in the name of Jesus, the saving King, proclaiming that life change is for everyone.
Our Core Values
Who we are in Christ is more important than what we do. Yet who we are will always shape what we do. Because we have been transformed by the Gospel, we are committed to following the way of Jesus and making disciples.
- The Gospel is our hope
- Prayer is our strength
- Wisdom is our compass
- Authenticity is our core
- Character is our credibility
- Humility is our posture
- Relentless Faithfulness is our commitment
Beliefs
Life Change
We believe that true and eternal life change is found only in a relationship with Jesus as your saving King! Life change in Jesus gives you a new identity and a new power source that will equip you now and forever to live a life that is God-honoring, Jesus-following, and Spirit-filled. (2 Corinthians 5:17-19)
Jesus
We believe that Jesus is God’s Son, a Savior to those who will receive Him as Lord, the answer to our sin, and our example for living. Jesus, as the Son of God, is the foundation upon which all we preach and teach finds its authority and meaning. (John 3:16-18)
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired Word, worthy of our study and application. We have no creed but Christ, no book but the Bible. (Psalms 119:11, 81, 114, 167)
One Church
We believe there is but one Church, made up of all who are personally related to God through His Son, Jesus, and sealed by His Spirit as His people. We encourage the unity of all Christians and believe that this unity can be achieved when love for Christ is greater than love for man-made traditions. We do not claim to be the only Christians but seek to be Christians only. (Colossians 1:18-20)
Christian Unity
We believe that real Christian unity is found within the diversity of its members. We are made up of Christians of many church backgrounds, including those with no church background at all. Having Christ in common is what makes the Church, builds relationships, and strengthens our families and community. At Madison Park Church, we describe ourselves as a “Christ-centered, Bible-teaching, non-denominational church.” (Galatians 3:25-28)
Christ-Centered
Christ-centered refers to the Lordship or authority of Jesus Christ in our church. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God and that our church belongs to him. Upon that confession of faith, individual commitments are made and our congregation is built. (Matthew 16:15-18)
Bible-Teaching
Bible-teaching refers to our belief that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Our teaching finds its authority not in psychology, philosophy, or popular opinion but in the timeless truth of Scripture. Most who attend our worship services also find a group to attend where they can grow in their knowledge, understanding and obedience to the Bible. (2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16)
Non-Denominational
We are a locally autonomous congregation , meaning we have no denominational affiliation. Men divide the Church with denominational labels, names, and creeds, which confuses most. Our goal is not to lead people to be “Baptist” Christians, “Catholic” Christians, “Presbyterian” Christians, etc…but to simply be Christians. Though we are a locally autonomous congregation, there are many other churches like ours. (Acts 4:11-12)
Restoration Movement
What is the Restoration Movement? It is simply a goal to make the Church in the New Testament our model, not the traditions and creeds found outside the Bible. For example, our leadership structure reflects practices found in the Bible. We practice baptism by immersion of believers, as is found in the New Testament (Acts 2:36-38, Mark 16:16). We offer “The Lord’s Supper” each week as an open communion for all believers (Luke 22:19, Acts 20:7). Our doctrine and practice is determined by the question, “What did the Church in the New Testament practice?”