Since their beginning in seventeenth century England, Baptists have been a non-creedal people. Baptists have chosen to state their beliefs as "confessions" rather than creeds which require agreement.

We share the basic core beliefs of Christianity with other Great Commission Christians. There are , however, some principles which have been associated with Baptists historically and they are stated as follows:

Bible Freedom
We believe that the Bible must be central in the life of the individual and the church. We further affirm each Christian's right, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, to bring his/her insight into the interpretation of God's word.

Soul Freedom
We affirm the historic Baptist affirmation of the inalienable right and responsibility of every person to relate to God without the imposition of creed, the interference of clergy, or the intervention of civil government.

Church Freedom
We believe in the autonomy of every local church. We further believe that churches are free, under the Lordship of Christ, to determine their membership and leadership, to order their worship and work, to ordain whomever they perceive as gifted for ministry, and to participate as they deem appropriate in the larger Body of Christ.

Religious Freedom
We believe in "a free conscience, a free church, and a free state." We further affirm freedom of religion, freedom for religion, and freedom from religion. Baptists were leaders in the movement to guarantee religious freedom to all who live in this great land.

These Biblical principles have served Baptists well for nearly three centuries. We are always encouraged to find other Christians who share these convictions.