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What We Believe
At Fresh Start Church, our faith is centered on Jesus. We believe God meets people where they are, offers new life through Christ, and continues to shape us as we learn to follow Him.
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We Believe in One God
We believe in one true and living God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who created us, loves us, and desires a relationship with us.
Deuteronomy 6:4 (NIV)“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
We Believe in Jesus
We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose from the dead, and offers forgiveness and new life to everyone who places their faith in Him. Following Jesus is more than simply believing that He exists. It means trusting Him, surrendering to Him, and submitting our lives to His leadership.
John 3:16 (NIV)“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…”
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We Believe the Bible Is God’s Word
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired and trustworthy Word. Through Scripture, God reveals who He is, who we are, and how He calls us to live. The Bible is our foundation for faith, life, and spiritual growth.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NIV)“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness…”
We Believe Everyone Needs Grace
We believe every person is created in the image of God and has immeasurable worth. We also believe sin has separated humanity from God and that none of us can restore that relationship through our own efforts.God’s grace makes a fresh start possible.
Romans 3:23–24 (NIV)“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace…”
We Believe Salvation Is Found in Jesus Alone
We believe salvation is found in Jesus alone. It is God’s gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ. When we repent, trust in Him, and surrender our lives to Him, God forgives us, welcomes us into His family, and gives us new life.We aren’t saved by being good enough or doing enough. We are saved because of what Jesus has done for us.John 14:6 (NIV)“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
’”Ephesians 2:8–9 (NIV)“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… not by works…”
We Believe God Changes Us
Following Jesus is more than a one-time decision. We believe the Holy Spirit continues to work in us, helping us become more like Jesus in the way we think, love, serve, and live.We believe spiritual growth is a lifelong journey, and we weren’t meant to make that journey alone.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
We Believe in the Church
We believe the Church is more than a building or a Sunday service. It is the community of people who follow Jesus.Together, we worship God, study His Word, care for one another, serve our community, and help others discover and grow in a relationship with Jesus.
Acts 2:42 (NIV)“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
We Believe Our Faith Should Make a Difference
Jesus calls us to love God and love our neighbors. Because of that, our faith should affect the way we treat people, care for those in need, pursue justice, show compassion, and serve the world around us.
Matthew 22:37–39 (NIV)“Love the Lord your God with all your heart… Love your neighbor as yourself.”
We Believe Jesus Is Coming Again
We believe Jesus Christ will return, that there will be a resurrection and final judgment, and that those who trust and follow Him will experience eternal life in God’s presence.
John 14:2–3 (NIV)“My Father’s house has many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you… I will come back and take you to be with me…”
We are Free Methodist
Fresh Start Church is part of the Free Methodist Church, a worldwide Christian movement with roots in the Wesleyan tradition.The Free Methodist Church was born out of a desire to follow Jesus faithfully while standing for freedom, holiness, compassion, and justice. That same heart continues today through churches that are committed to sharing the gospel, making disciples, serving their communities, and helping people live out their faith in everyday life.Being part of a larger church family also gives Fresh Start connection, accountability, support, and shared mission beyond our local congregation.We are proud to be part of the Free Methodist Church, and the broader work God is doing through it.
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