Beliefs & Values

We believe God is eternally existent, co-equal in three persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is according to Genesis 1:28; Matthew 28:18; Luke 3:22; and John 1:1.

We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, in His virgin birth and in His sinless life. He is simultaneously fully God and fully man. He died as a redeeming substitute for our sins, was buried and resurrected and ascended to the right hand of the Father. We also believe in His personal return in power and glory according to Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 1:23; John 1:14; Acts 2:29-36; Galatians 3:13; Hebrews 4:15; Philippians 2:6-11; I Thessalonians 4:16; and I Timothy 2:5.

We believe in the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity, whose role is to convict us of our sins and who indwells in Christians, comforting, teaching and empowering them to lead a godly life. This is according to Ezekiel 36:27; Matthew 3:11, John 14: 16-17, 16:8; and Acts 1:8.

We believe the Holy Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, were written by men divinely inspired by God through the Holy Spirit, without error, to be the final authority in faith and life according to Isaiah 40:8; II Peter 1:21; and II Timothy 3:16-17.

We believe man was created in the image of God to be in fellowship with Him and to reconcile the earth to Him. We believe man was tempted by Satan, fell under the influence of sin, became disobedient to God by choice and helpless to restore himself, thus forsaking his divine mission in life. Man is the object of God’s love in Jesus Christ, who came so man could resume his original divine mission in life according to Genesis 1:26-28; John 3:15-17; Romans 3:23, 5:12-21; I Corinthians 3:5-10 and16:8; and Acts 1:8.

We believe salvation is only by grace, not by works, received by faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ, thereby permitting us to be reconciled to God. This is according to Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:16; and Romans 10:9-10, 13.

We believe in the resurrection of the dead, that believers receive everlasting life in Heaven and the unrepentant receive eternal punishment in hell as outlined in Matthew 6:20-21 and Revelation 20:11-15, 21:8.

We believe Satan rebelled against God, became the author of sin and is at war with God for control of the earth. We believe Satan is God’s and man’s enemy and that he and his followers will be eternally punished in the Lake of Fire, according to Job 1:6; Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 22:31; Ephesians 6:11-12; and Revelation 20:10

Communion, also known as The Lord’s Supper or The Eucharist, has been observed by Christians in churches throughout the world since the time of Christ.
Jesus instituted communion at the Last Super, which took place the night before His crucifixion as a way for His disciples to remember Him. Jesus gave His disciples bread and wine, and commanded them to eat the bread, which He referred to as His body, and drink the wine, which He said was the “blood of the new covenant, poured out for many.”
Jesus used imagery, the bread and wine, as symbols of His death on the cross. The bread is a symbol of His broken body, while the wine represents His blood, which was shed for us.
We continue this practice today as a reminder of what His death on the cross accomplished for us. Communion reminds us that Christ’s death was payment for our sins, and as a result, we may have eternal life. 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

How is Communion Shared?

• Usually, the elements (bread and wine) are available to pick up when you enter the auditorium. The elements are prepackaged, so they are easy to carry, hold and open. Communion usually takes place near the end of the sermon. The pastor will provide direction and inform you of when to eat the bread (wafer) and drink the wine (juice).

How Should I Prepare for Communion?

• You are encouraged to pray before communion, to examine your heart and confess your sins to God. Every sin is forgiven because of Christ’s death on the cross. When we confess our sins, we are reminded we have nothing to hide or hold back from the Lord. We are surrendering all. Communion reminds us that Jesus gave everything for us.

Who Can Participate in Communion at WCC?

• If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you are invited to participate in communion. As you participate, give thanks for Jesus and remember His ultimate sacrifice for our freedom from sin. If you have questions about trusting Christ, please reach out to connect with a pastor.
  

We believe grace and truth are inseparable.
Jesus loves and accepts people as they are, yet too much to leave them there. He embraced truth, and consistently presented truth with grace and love. We are committed to presenting biblical truth in the context of grace, and graciously teaching truth.

We believe that relevance and inclusion please God and attract people.
Relevance and inclusion are hallmarks of Jesus’ public ministry. Similarly, we reach people by using culturally relevant methods to effectively present timeless truth. Regardless of background or beliefs, we want you to feel welcome and accepted at WCC.

We believe an environment rich in dynamic worship and clear teaching encourages people to connect with God and experience an openness to his Word.

We believe the church thrives when led by maturing Christ followers who share Jesus Christ with others.
According to the Romans 12:4-8 model, each person has areas of spiritual giftedness. Some teach, some lead, and some serve. At WCC, leaders are appointed over specific ministries and the church is governed by Elders who meet the qualifications of 1Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

We believe a fully devoted follower of Christ is first a servant.
Fully devoted Christ-followers actively use their spiritual gifts to serve God and people. Mark 10:45 says, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.”

We believe our lives are characterized by loving, authentic relationships.
Community is where God teaches us about himself, and polishes us into better versions of ourselves where he is clearly reflected. In large and small groups, people gather at WCC to develop relationships and care for one another.

We believe a normal response to God’s grace, mercy, and forgiveness is to invite Christ to be Lord of our lives. The Biblical examples of sacrifice, servanthood, stewardship, and the pursuit of a deepening relationship with God typifies the life of Christ followers.