Beliefs
We want to be a church shaped by Scripture.
The beliefs below guide our teaching, worship, and life together. They are rooted in Scripture and reflect the influence of the Restoration Movement, which sought to follow Jesus according to the teaching and example of the New Testament.
While no page can answer every question, we hope this provides a helpful introduction to what we teach and why we do what we do.
Beliefs
Jesus Christ
Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior of the world, and the Lord of all. Through his life, death, burial, and resurrection, God has made a way for sinners to be forgiven and reconciled with him.
(John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior of the world, and the Lord of all. Through his life, death, burial, and resurrection, God has made a way for sinners to be forgiven and reconciled with him.
(John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Scripture
We believe the Bible is God's inspired word and our authority for faith and practice. We seek to understand it carefully and apply it faithfully.
(Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
We believe the Bible is God's inspired word and our authority for faith and practice. We seek to understand it carefully and apply it faithfully.
(Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Salvation
All have sinned and stand in need of God's grace. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God has made a way back home to him. We respond to the gospel through faith, repentance, confession, and baptism.
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 2:38)
All have sinned and stand in need of God's grace. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God has made a way back home to him. We respond to the gospel through faith, repentance, confession, and baptism.
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 2:38)
Following Jesus
We believe faith is more than agreement with certain facts. Jesus calls people to follow him as Lord. Christian faith is a life of trust, obedience, discipleship, and growing faithfulness to Christ.
(Luke 9:23; Matthew 28:19-20)
We believe faith is more than agreement with certain facts. Jesus calls people to follow him as Lord. Christian faith is a life of trust, obedience, discipleship, and growing faithfulness to Christ.
(Luke 9:23; Matthew 28:19-20)
Baptism
We baptize believers by immersion, following the teaching and example of the New Testament. It is an act of faith and obedience through which believers confess their allegiance to Jesus Christ.
(Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-4)
We baptize believers by immersion, following the teaching and example of the New Testament. It is an act of faith and obedience through which believers confess their allegiance to Jesus Christ.
(Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-4)
Communion
We take communion each Sunday in remembrance of Christ and the sacrifice he made for us. Following the example of the early church, communion remains a central part of our weekly worship.
(Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
We take communion each Sunday in remembrance of Christ and the sacrifice he made for us. Following the example of the early church, communion remains a central part of our weekly worship.
(Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
The Church
The church is the body of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to worship God, encourage one another, serve others, and share the good news of Jesus.
(Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:11-16)
The church is the body of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to worship God, encourage one another, serve others, and share the good news of Jesus.
(Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:11-16)
Our Hope
We believe Jesus will return, the dead will be raised, and God will make all things new. Until that day, we seek to live faithfully and encourage one another in hope.
(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 21:1-5)
We believe Jesus will return, the dead will be raised, and God will make all things new. Until that day, we seek to live faithfully and encourage one another in hope.
(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 21:1-5)
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Our Heritage
Why does Name Above Christian Church just call itself a “Christian” church? To answer that question, it helps to understand the history and purpose of the Restoration Movement (also called the Stone-Campbell movement), which has influenced our heritage and approach to ministry.
The Restoration Movement began in America in the early 1800s with a desire to restore the church to the teaching and example of the New Testament. While Christians have long differed on various matters, the movement was shaped by two primary convictions.
Why does Name Above Christian Church just call itself a “Christian” church? To answer that question, it helps to understand the history and purpose of the Restoration Movement (also called the Stone-Campbell movement), which has influenced our heritage and approach to ministry.
The Restoration Movement began in America in the early 1800s with a desire to restore the church to the teaching and example of the New Testament. While Christians have long differed on various matters, the movement was shaped by two primary convictions.
Why does Name Above Christian Church just call itself a “Christian” church? To answer that question, it helps to understand the history and purpose of the Restoration Movement (also called the Stone-Campbell movement), which has influenced our heritage and approach to ministry.
The Restoration Movement began in America in the early 1800s with a desire to restore the church to the teaching and example of the New Testament. While Christians have long differed on various matters, the movement was shaped by two primary convictions.
The Unity of Christians
The leaders of the Restoration Movement believed that followers of Jesus should seek unity based on Scripture rather than division based on human traditions, creeds, and denominational structures.
Jesus prayed that his followers would be one (John 17:20–21), and Restoration Movement leaders believed that unity among believers was essential to the church's witness in the world.
Rather than building their identity around denominational labels, they encouraged believers to identify simply as Christians and to pursue unity around Jesus Christ.
The leaders of the Restoration Movement believed that followers of Jesus should seek unity based on Scripture rather than division based on human traditions, creeds, and denominational structures.
Jesus prayed that his followers would be one (John 17:20–21), and Restoration Movement leaders believed that unity among believers was essential to the church's witness in the world.
Rather than building their identity around denominational labels, they encouraged believers to identify simply as Christians and to pursue unity around Jesus Christ.
Scripture as Authority
The Restoration Movement emphasized the Bible as God's inspired Word and the church's authority for faith and practice.
Its leaders encouraged Christians to continually examine their beliefs and practices in light of Scripture and to allow God's Word, not tradition or human opinion, to guide the church.
This commitment to Scripture led many churches to emphasize practices commonly seen in the New Testament, including baptism by immersion and weekly communion.
The Restoration Movement emphasized the Bible as God's inspired Word and the church's authority for faith and practice.
Its leaders encouraged Christians to continually examine their beliefs and practices in light of Scripture and to allow God's Word, not tradition or human opinion, to guide the church.
This commitment to Scripture led many churches to emphasize practices commonly seen in the New Testament, including baptism by immersion and weekly communion.
Continuing the work
Continuing the work
The goal of the Restoration Movement was not simply to reduce disagreement among Christians. Its leaders believed that a divided church weakened its witness to the world and hindered the spread of the gospel.
We continue to share that desire today.
We are grateful for this heritage, but our authority is not a movement, tradition, or historical figure. Our authority is Scripture.
We continue to study God's Word together, seek to follow Jesus faithfully in our own generation, and pass that faith on to the next.
The goal of the Restoration Movement was not simply to reduce disagreement among Christians. Its leaders believed that a divided church weakened its witness to the world and hindered the spread of the gospel.
We continue to share that desire today.
We are grateful for this heritage, but our authority is not a movement, tradition, or historical figure. Our authority is Scripture.
We continue to study God's Word together, seek to follow Jesus faithfully in our own generation, and pass that faith on to the next.
The goal of the Restoration Movement was not simply to reduce disagreement among Christians. Its leaders believed that a divided church weakened its witness to the world and hindered the spread of the gospel.
We continue to share that desire today.
We are grateful for this heritage, but our authority is not a movement, tradition, or historical figure. Our authority is Scripture.
We continue to study God's Word together, seek to follow Jesus faithfully in our own generation, and pass that faith on to the next.
Meet our preacher
Brian serves as the preacher at Name Above. His work is centered on teaching Scripture clearly and helping people follow Jesus faithfully.
Meet our preacher
Brian serves as the preacher at Name Above. His work is centered on teaching Scripture clearly and helping people follow Jesus faithfully.
Events
We meet throughout the week.
To open Scripture, share meals, and spend time together.
Events
We meet throughout the week.
To open Scripture, share meals, and spend time together.