Our Values:

We believe that God has called us to become an authentically community of caring people who introduce people to God’s grace and therefore into a passionate, life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.

We believe that spiritually lost people matter to God and therefore matter to us. Since we value people and their eternal future, we will share the Good News of Jesus Christ in culturally relevant, need-meeting ministries. (Matt. 29:19; Luke 15:1-31; Luke 19:9-10; Acts 1:8; 2 Peter 3:9).

We value relationships and believe that people grow in their faith best in small groups where together people learn to love and follow God.

We believe the Bible is God’s Word and the ultimate source of truth and guidance for us personally and in ministry. (Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Hebrews 4:12)

God calls us to serve others according to our spiritual gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 4:8-11)

Our vision reflects these values and fuels our passion to love God with the totality of our being and to love our neighbors.

God's Vision: “Introducing His Awesome Grace to people by building relationships with Jesus and our neighbors”

A follower of Jesus Christ @ Cle Elum Community Church is one who:

Loves God

Loves others

Serves the world

 

We do this by:
(Disciple Making Process)

Growing a relationship with God

Building relationships with others

Introducing the world to God through Jesus Christ.

 

Statement of Faith

A statement of faith is the stated core beliefs of a church based on Scripture.

 

We believe...

1. The Bible – all sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament—is the unique, full and final authority on all matters of faith and practice, and there are no other writings similarly inspired by God. Therefore, the Bible is the inspired, infallible word of God (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21).

2. The Trinity – God eternally existing in three persons Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each of whom possesses equally all the attributes of deity. (Genesis 1:1,26; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1,2; 4:24; Acts 5:3,4; Romans 1:20; Ephesians 4:5-6; 2 Corinthians 13:14).

3. Jesus Christ – Jesus is fully God and fully man. He came to earth, was conceived in the virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. He died and rose again to reconcile all people to God and to free them from the power of sin and the devil. He will return someday and consummate the building of his Kingdom. All who are his bride shall reign with him. All who reject him shall suffer eternal destruction (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; Romans 9:5; Titus 2:13).

4. The Fall of Humanity – All people are sinners and need to have a saving relationship with God. People are made children of God when they repent of their sin, place their trust in Jesus Christ, and commit their life to him (Genesis 1:26, 27; 3:1,24; Romans 3:25; 5:12-18; 1 John 1:8).

5. The Holy Spirit – The Holy Spirit continually draws believers closer to God, transforms them into the image of Jesus Christ, empowers them for ministry, and distributes spiritual gifts to the Church. Believers are to always seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit. (John 16:5-15; Romans 8:16, 23, 26, 27; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)

6. Baptism and Communion – Baptism and communion are two ordinances the Lord has given the Church. The preferred form of baptism we practice is believer’s baptism by immersion. (Baptism: Acts 2:38-41; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 8:26-40; 10:47; 18:8; Romans 6:3-4. Communion: Acts 2:42-46; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)

7. The One Universal Church – Though it has multitudes of diverse expressions, there is only one Universal Church of Jesus Christ. It consists of all who have a relationship with Jesus Christ. The primary purpose of the Church is to use every possible means to advance the Kingdom of God against the kingdom of Satan. (Romans 12:4-6; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; Ephesians 2:19-22; 4:12-16; Hebrews 10:24-25)