Our Mission
To do life together.
Our Vision
RELATE with acceptance
- To love people whatever their background or experience
- To embrace differences in culture, race, age and gender
- To value a variety of gifts, endeavoring to work together
RESTORE with hope
- To see people made whole spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally
- To see marriages and families healed
- To see people overcome addictions
RAISE with truth
- Through teaching the pure Word of God
- Through solid children’s and youth programs
- Through our Growth Track and Bible courses
REACH with power
- Through training leaders who lead through serving
- Through community outreach
- Through giving to missions and church planting
Statement of Faith
We believe in one God who is seen in three persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 3:16,17; John 1:1,14; John 14:9; Genesis 1:2,26; John 4:24, John 10:30; John 14:16-20)
We believe in God the Father, Creator of all things visible and invisible.
(Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24-28; Hebrews 11:3)
We believe Jesus was born fully human and fully divine, conceived of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary.
(Philippians 2:7,8; John 1:14; Romans 5:15-17; Colossians 2:9; I John 1:1; Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:26-38).
We believe that mankind was meant to have fellowship with God, but through Adam’s disobedience, sin separated us from God, our source of life.
(Isaiah 59:2; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12)
We believe that hell is a place that was made for Satan and his demons. Those who do not accept salvation will be thrown into the Lake of Fire without another chance for repentance.
(Matthew 25:41,Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 19:20; Hebrews 6:1,2).
We believe that Jesus suffered and was crucified to pay the price for our sins and to undo the works of the devil.
(I John 3:8; Galatians 3:13 Colossians 2:14,15).
We believe Jesus was buried and resurrected in bodily form on the third day.
(Luke 23:44-24:8; John 20:24-29; I Corinthians 15:3-8)
We believe that salvation and forgiveness of sins is only received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
(Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:17; Ephesians 2:8-9; I Peter 1:18-19; I John 1:7-9).
We believe that when someone chooses to give their life to Christ, their spirit nature is made new and they receive eternal life.
(II Corinthians 5:17; John 3:3-5; I John 5:12,13; John 3:16; Romans 10:9,10)
We believe that water baptism is an outward expression of the inward work of salvation.
(Romans 6:4; Matthew 28:19; Colossians 2:12)
We believe that Jesus ascended into Heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Father.
(Luke 22:69; Acts 1:1-9; Colossians 3:1).
We believe that Jesus will return to the earth to judge both the living and the dead.
(Matthew 24:36-42; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:10-11, 10:39-42; I Peter 4:5; I Thessalonians 4:16,17).
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who indwells every Christian.
(John 15:26; John 16:5-15; I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19; II Timothy 1:14)
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, an experience that empowers the Christian.
(Acts 1:7-8; Romans 8:26-27)
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, written by men who were moved by the Holy Spirit.
(Mark 12:36; John 14:26, 16:12-15; Acts 1:16; I Corinthians 2:12-13; II Timothy 3:14-16; II Peter 1:20-21).
We believe that the Bible is final authority for all matters of faith and conduct.
(Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18, 24:35; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12).
Honor Code
The Honor Code is a commitment we ask all leaders to make, not because we expect perfection, but because we understand how to walk in the grace of God as examples to the people who are following our leadership.
As an intern at Life Church Charlotte, I realize that I am a representative of the church and the Lord Jesus Christ. I agree to continually develop the relationship that I have with God through prayer and Bible study. I commit to care for my personal wellbeing – spirit, soul, and body. I will also nurture my family relationships, giving them priority over my ministry responsibilities.
I commit myself to Life Church Charlotte by regularly attending church services, praying for church leaders and church needs, speaking only life-giving words about the church and its leaders, and giving my tithes and offerings to the local church.
I agree to give attention to the development of relationships with other believers. I will be a team player and work together with others in unity. I will keep my attitude positive and uplifting. I will not be argumentative, opinionated, or allow strife and offenses. I will be quick to repent and quick to forgive.
I agree to keep myself accountable to the person in church authority over me. I will be careful not to be offended by instruction, but rather yield to my overseer with my heart surrendered to God’s care. I recognize that I am not alone, and if I see that I need help, I will contact the person in authority over me in ministry.
In leading others, I will serve people with humility and honor. I will build relationships with them to earn their trust through God’s love that is in my heart. I will take responsibility to help them fulfill God’s plan for their lives.
I will not repeat information given to me in confidence unless that information is causing harm to the individual or another person. In that case, I will notify the person in authority over me so they can take the appropriate action.
If I see that someone is in error, even if it is someone in authority, I will first go to them privately. If the matter is not corrected, I will consult someone on the Pastoral Care Team. At all times, I will demonstrate God’s love by not repeating the matter to anyone other than the church authority I have entrusted.
I will be faithful to keep my word, to be prompt, honest and hardworking. I will not gossip, criticize, or complain. I will not respond to criticism or make negative comments about other ministers or ministries.
I will abstain from illegal drugs, drunkenness and all behaviors which could influence a weaker Christian to fall away from their faith.
I will keep my personal business separate from ministry. I will not use my church relationships to get personal favors or to profit myself financially, but rather to serve others selflessly.
For my own reputation and the reputation of the church, I will respect the opposite sex with my speech, appearance, and conduct. I will avoid being alone with someone of the opposite sex so as not to give the appearance of wrongdoing. I realize that I need to guard myself from temptation in any form, not putting myself in any sort of compromising situation.
I will treat my brothers and sisters in Christ with equality, not giving preference to anyone based on their age, race, or gender.
I realize that in living a holy lifestyle before God and others, I have freedom to know the blessings found in the life of God. In keeping the Honor Code, I understand that I am not being restricted, but liberated to know true joy and peace that Christ purchased for me at the cross.