The Creation of Two Distinct Genders
We believe that God created humanity in two distinct and complementary genders—male and female—as a fixed and intentional part of His good design (Gen 1:27; Mt 19:4). Biological sex, sovereignly assigned by God in the womb, is a gift to be received and is not subject to self-definition or alteration (Ps 139:13–16; Mt 19:4–6; Isa 45:9; Rom 9:20; 1 Cor 6:19–20).
The distinctiveness of male and female is not merely a social construct but reflects God’s wise purpose, with complementary attributes and callings that promote human flourishing (Gen 2:18–24; 1 Cor 11:11–12; 1 Pet 3:7). We therefore reject all ideologies and practices that blur, redefine, or deny the God-given distinctions between male and female, including cross-dressing and attempts to present as the opposite sex (Deut 22:5; Rom 1:24–27; 1 Cor 6:9–10).
The Creation of Distinct Roles
We affirm that men and women are equal in dignity, value, and worth, both bearing God’s image and equally redeemed in Christ (Gen 1:27; Gal 3:28). We also affirm that God has designed men and women with distinct, complementary roles rooted in creation, not culture—which reflect His wisdom, order, and glory (Gen 2:18–24; 1 Tim 2:12–13; 1 Cor 11:8–9).
In the home, husbands are called to loving, sacrificial leadership and wives to intelligent, willing submission (Prov 31:10–31; Eph 5:22–25; Col 3:18–19; 1 Pet 3:1–7).
The Institution of Marriage and Sexuality
We believe that marriage is ordained by God as the exclusive, lifelong covenant union of one man and one woman. We therefore reject all counterfeit definitions of marriage, including same-sex unions, polygamy, polyamory, and any arrangement that does not conform to the one-man/one-woman pattern established by God (Gen 2:24; Mt 19:4–6; Eph 5:31–32; 1 Tim 3:2).
Sexual intimacy is a gift from God to be enjoyed solely within the covenant of biblical marriage (Heb 13:4; Prov 5:15–20). Any sexual behavior outside of God’s design—including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual acts, incest, bestiality, pornography, and any form of sexual immorality—is sin and dishonors God. Cohabitation that treats sexual union as something other than the marital covenant contradicts Scripture’s standards of holiness (1 Thes 4:3–5; 1 Cor 6:9–11, 18–20; Rom 1:24–27; Lev 18:6–23; Mt 5:27–28).
Marriage is not merely a human contract but a sacred picture of Christ and His Church, displaying covenant love and faithfulness (Eph 5:22–33). For these reasons, we uphold and will only recognize, teach, and celebrate biblical marriage as defined above.
Pastoral Care and Gospel Hope
We commit to speak the truth in love and to extend Christlike compassion to all, including those experiencing sexual temptation, same-sex attraction, or gender dysphoria (Eph 4:15; Gal 6:1). We believe that the gospel offers forgiveness, cleansing, and new life to all who repent and believe, and that growth in holiness is possible by the Spirit’s power (1 Cor 6:9–11; Acts 3:19; 2 Cor 5:17; Gal 5:16–25).