What We Believe

Our Heart

A lighthouse in our community

St. Paul Church exists to glorify God through mission and ministry. Our family spans all ages and aims to reflect true unity as we grow and equip disciples for God’s kingdom.

Our Distinctives

Christ-Centered. Scripture-Based. Disciple-Making. We pursue loving, welcoming community and faithful witness in Lincolnton and beyond.

God

We believe in the one true, living God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—worthy of all worship.

Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19

Jesus Christ

Jesus is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, who died for our sins and rose again.

John 1:1–14; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4

The Holy Spirit

The Spirit draws people to Christ, indwells believers, and empowers holy living and service.

John 16:7–15; Galatians 5:22–25

Scripture

The Bible is God’s inspired and trustworthy Word—our sufficient authority for belief and practice.

2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 119:105

Humanity & Sin

All people are made in God’s image and of great worth, yet all have sinned and need redemption.

Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:23

Salvation by Grace

Salvation is a gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ—not by works—bringing new life now and forever.

Ephesians 2:8–9; John 3:16

The Church

The Church is the body of Christ, called to worship, make disciples, serve the community, and proclaim the gospel.

Acts 2:42–47; Ephesians 4:11–16

Christian Life & Mission

By the Spirit, we pursue holiness, justice, mercy, and love—living as witnesses of Christ in word and deed.

Micah 6:8; Matthew 28:18–20

Full Statement

Doctrinal Standards & Moral Principles

Our complete doctrinal and moral statement is available to read and download. It expands on the essentials above and outlines how we seek to live faithfully in today’s world.

Moral Principles PDF Faith and Practice PDF

Worship