Sunday, 05 September 2010
GENERAL INFORMATION
WHAT TO EXPECT PDF Print E-mail

Have you ever wanted to be a part of something exciting and new?  That's exactly what Ridgeline Church is all about.  We're a two-year old church that is meeting at Mountain View Elementary School.  From the moment you drive to the school, you'll quickly see that we designed the church just for you.  There are directional signs that make sure you get a good parking spot. Once out of the car, friendly greeters and directional signs will help you take the right path.  As you get close the building, more greeters, refreshments, and happy people will warmly encourage you.  The main building has all the various meeting areas.  There is programming designed specifically for each age group.  Each service is identical (same music, message, and programming) and has something for babies, toddlers, preschool, elementary, youth, disabilities, and adults.  If you come as our honored guest, here are some simple things to remember:

  • Enjoy either the 9:00 or 11:00 am service
  • Dress casual and come early
  • Bring a Bible and a pen
  • Have free coffee & food on us
  • Meet new people on campus
  • Give money in the offering only if you want to
  • Come back every week!
We can't wait to host your family at Ridgeline Church this weekend!  Mission: We exist to REACH unchurched people, CONNECTING them into life changing R-Groups, BUILDING them into fully devoted followers of Christ, SERVING in a local ministry, all while PRAISING God with our lives.  We are church that believes, 'Our Driving Force is People!' and 'Our Power is the Holy Spirit.'
 
STATEMENT OF BELIEFS PDF Print E-mail

OUR STATEMENT OF BELIEFS:

 

About God

God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.

(Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2; 1 Corinthians 13:14)


About Man

Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like him in character. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." This attitude separates man from God.

(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2)


About Eternity

Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence.

(John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46)


About Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

(Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13)


About Salvation

Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works – only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

(Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)


About The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living (baptism), understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under his control daily.

(2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1)


About The Bible

The Bible is God’s word to all men. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.

(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)


About Baptism

Baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Baptism does not save you, but shows the world that you have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates your love and obedience to Christ.

(Colossians 2:12; Acts 2:41; Ephesians 2: 8-9; Matthew 28:19-20)


About Communion

Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus Christ to remember his sacrifice for us and to symbolize the new covenant. The elements of bread and wine or juice are symbols of Christ’s broken body and shed blood. Communion is not a means of salvation. Rather, it is a testament of a believer’s faith in the atoning work of the cross.

(Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19,20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)

 
 
RIDGELINE PRAISE MINISTRY PDF Print E-mail

What is RPM? It's a ministry designed to help people make deeper spiritual commitments. It involves many elements during the weekend adult services.

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THE VISION PDF Print E-mail

Our desire is to be a community of believers that help ordinary people become fully devoted followers of Jesus.  While this is currently taking place at Mountain View Elementary School, one day it will happen on our very own church campus.  But the church is so much more than a building or a campus; the church is made up of ordinary people that God uses to do extraordinary things.  All of us have the same mission... to help people make deeper spiritual commitments with God. 
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