The Heart of Renovation
Renovation is a non-denominational family of believers who aim to be transformed by the love of Christ, fully equipped in Him, and leveraging every part of lives for the advancement of God’s kingdom.
Not perfect people. Not performance-driven people. Not consumers. Not spectators. But disciples of Jesus Christ who ‘know God and make Him known.’
Together, this is who we are becoming. We invite you to explore our beliefs and join in the Kingdom mission.
Vision
We’re becoming a family of believers transformed by the love of Christ, fully equipped in Him, and leveraging every part of our lives for the advancement of God’s kingdom.
Mission
To See All People Come to
‘Know God and make Him known.’
Strategy
To move people forward in their faith by Reaching those who are far from God. Equipping believers to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and Sending disciples into the world to make disciples.
Renovation’s Core Beliefs
We invite you to explore our beliefs and join in the Kingdom mission to ‘Know God and make Him known’.
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We believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God, written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We believe Scripture is without error in its original writings and is the supreme and final authority for faith, doctrine, and daily living. Though challenged throughout history, God’s Word has remained true, trustworthy, and unchanging.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; John 17:17)
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God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. We believe there is one God, that the Father and the Son and the Spirit are each God, and that the Father and the Son and the Spirit are each a distinct person
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 2:9; Acts 5:3-4)
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We believe the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, in order that he might reveal God, fulfill prophecy, and redeem sinful man. We believe he accomplished our redemption through his substitutionary sacrifice on the cross, his burial, and his bodily resurrection. We believe our redemption and salvation are guaranteed by his literal, physical resurrection from the dead and that he is the only means of salvation.
(John 1:1-14; John 1:18; Luke 1:35; Romans 3:24-26; Romans 4:25; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:5-8; 1 Timothy 2:5)
We believe that Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, the creator and sustainer of heaven and earth, and the head of the church. We believe the Lord Jesus Christ is now in heaven, exalted to the right hand of God where, as high priest to his people, he serves as our advocate and intercedes for us.
(Colossians 1:15-19; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 7:23-25; 1 John 2:1-2).
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We believe God the Holy Spirit is a person who restrains evil in the world and convicts men of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He dwells in all who believe in Jesus. From the moment of belief in the Son, the Spirit baptizes believers into the body, seals them for salvation, regenerates them to new life, bestows spiritual gifts on each one, and is fully present to continually fill (control and guide) his own
(John 16:7-11; John 3:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 1 Corinthians 12:13; John 14:16-17; Ephesians 4:30; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19)
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We believe man was created innocent and in the image and likeness of God, but that man sinned, bringing both physical and spiritual death to himself and his posterity (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:19). Man can do nothing to merit God’s favor, and as such, is in need of salvation (Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 6:23). We believe that mankind’s sinful nature is rebellious toward God and his good design for life and worship (Romans 1:20-24; Ephesians 2:1-3). Mankind’s rebellion causes confusion about good and evil, and harm to people, ultimately ending in judgment, despair and death (Genesis 1:31; Galatians 5:16-21; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; James 1:13-15).
We believe God created mankind in his image, forming each person in the womb from conception (Psalm 139:13-16; Isaiah 44:2; Isaiah 49:5; Jeremiah 1:4-5) until the point of death when they breathe their last (Genesis 25:8; Luke 23:46); and assigning gender to his people, male (man) and female (woman), as he created them sexually and biologically different, but with equal personal dignity and value (Genesis 1:26-28).
We believe that God ordained marriage as a lifelong union between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:18; Matthew 19:4-9; Ephesians 5:31-33). Those who accept and live within God’s design for sex, biological gender, and marriage experience the blessing of his good design (Psalm 1:1-3; Psalm 128:1-4), and decisions to change, alter, or modify God’s will in marriage, sex, or gender are part of man’s brokenness and lead to despair (Romans 1:21-22; James 1:13-15).
We believe that God loves and pursues mankind despite our rebellion. (Romans 5:8) He offers forgiveness, healing and abundant life to anyone who turns to him in humility (John 3:17; John 10:10; Titus 3:3-7; 1 Peter 5:6-7).
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We believe salvation is a gift of God and is received by man through personal faith in Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for sin. We believe man is justified by grace through faith apart from works (Acts 13:38-39; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 1:4-5; Ephesians 2:8-10). We believe that Jesus Christ is the only means of salvation and that no one is saved apart from a conscious and personal decision to trust in Christ as his or her one and only Savior (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-10). We believe all true believers elect of God, once saved, are kept secure in Christ forever (Romans 8:1; Romans 8:29-30; Romans 8:38-39; John 10:27-30).
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Baptism is symbolic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Once we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, baptism is a way for us to publicly declare our new life in Christ. It is also a step of obedience based on God's commands and allows us to follow the example of Jesus, who submitted Himself to baptism.
(Romans 6:3-4; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41; Colossians 2:12; Matthew 3:13-17)
We believe that infants of believing parents may be dedicated to the Lord but should not be baptized until they can personally articulate their faith and the purpose of baptism.
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We believe the Lord’s Supper (Communion) is a memorial of Christ’s sacrificial death and a proclamation of our faith in His promised return. It is to be continually practiced by believers in obedience to Christ’s command. We believe every believer has the privilege of participating in the Lord’s Supper, while also recognizing that Scripture calls us to approach it with reverence and careful self-examination.
(Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32; Matthew 26:26-29)
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We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures. His resurrection confirms His victory over sin and death, validates His claims as the Son of God, and secures the hope of eternal life for all who place their faith in Him. We also believe in the future resurrection of all people, with believers raised to eternal life with Christ and unbelievers facing eternal judgment.
(Matthew 28:5-7; Luke 24:6-7; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22; John 5:28-29; John 11:25-26)
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We believe every person was created for eternal existence and will live forever either in the presence of God or separated from Him. Because of sin, humanity stands separated from God, but through faith in Jesus Christ we can receive forgiveness and the gift of eternal life. Those who reject Christ will experience eternal separation from God in hell, while those who trust in Him will dwell eternally with God in heaven. We believe heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16-18; Matthew 25:46; John 14:1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9; Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 21:1-4)
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We believe repentance is a response to the grace of God in which a person turns from sin and turns to God in faith. Repentance is more than feeling sorrow for sin; it is a change of heart and mind that results in a transformed life. While repentance does not earn salvation, it is an essential response to the gospel and accompanies genuine faith in Jesus Christ.
(Mark 1:15; Acts 3:19; Acts 20:21; 2 Corinthians 7:10; 2 Peter 3:9; Ephesians 2:8-9)
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We believe the Church is the Body and Bride of Christ, made up of all people who have been born again through faith in Jesus Christ. The Church is not a building or organization but a spiritual family united by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We believe that believers are joined into the Body of Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit, who unites us together as one people for God’s glory.
(Ephesians 1:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Acts 2:1-4)
We believe the local church is a gathering of believers who willingly join together for worship, the teaching and study of God’s Word, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, prayer, fellowship, discipleship, and service. God has designed the local church to equip believers to grow in their faith and steward their lives for the advancement of His kingdom through fulfilling the Great Commission.
(Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 1:1-2; Ephesians 4:11-13; Matthew 16:18; Matthew 28:19-20)
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We believe God, in his own time and in his own way, will bring the world to its appropriate end. According to his promise, Jesus Christ will return personally, visibly, and gloriously to bring the full realization of his kingdom and the final defeat of sin and death. At his coming, the dead will be raised, and Christ will judge all people in righteousness. The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. Those made righteous by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ in their resurrected and glorified bodies will enjoy unbroken fellowship with him, reigning with him, serving him, free from sin, sorrow, and death because he has made all things new. Then the eager expectation of creation will be fulfilled, and the whole earth shall proclaim the glory of God. Until this time comes, we believe the souls of believers in Jesus Christ, at death, immediately pass into his presence and remain with him until he accomplishes all his purposes on the earth, while the souls of unbelievers remain after death in constant misery in Hades until Christ’s final judgment.
(Isaiah 46:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Peter 3:9-10; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Daniel 7:13-14; Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46; John 5:28-29; Revelation 20:11-15; 1 Corinthians 15:50-57; Revelation 21:1-5; Luke 23:43; Philippians 1:21-23).
The 10 Marks of Our Family
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The gospel is not merely the doorway into Christianity. It is the foundation of the entire Christian life. We believe everything begins with the finished work of Jesus Christ. His life, death, resurrection, grace, mercy, and lordship shape everything we do. We do not build on performance, legalism, self-righteousness, or religious striving. We build on the gospel. The gospel saves us, sustains us, humbles us, transforms us, and sends us. We want every sermon, ministry, relationship, and conversation to continually point people back to Jesus.
(2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 15:1-8)
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We believe the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. God is forming a family, not just individuals attending services. We want to be a church where people are known, loved, challenged, encouraged, prayed for, and cared for. A church where authentic relationships flourish, burdens are carried together, and life is genuinely shared together through both joy and hardship. We want to reflect the unity Jesus purchased through His blood.
(Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Romans 12:4-5; Acts 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:25)
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People are not projects. They are souls. We believe the church should lovingly shepherd people toward Jesus with truth, grace, patience, care, accountability, and compassion. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we want to reflect His heart. We desire to be a church that walks with people through suffering, discipleship, repentance, healing, growth, restoration, and spiritual formation. We are not called merely to gather people. We are called to care for them.
We also believe biblical shepherding includes lovingly guiding people through the leadership and care of pastors and elders. Scripture teaches that leaders are called to watch over the souls of the church, and believers are called to walk in humility, teachability, trust, and biblical submission as they are shepherded toward Christ.
(Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:1-4; John 10:11)
A family transformed by the love of Christ.
These marks shape who we are as a people.
Fully equipped in Him
These marks shape how we are formed into mature disciples of Jesus.
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The Word of God is our foundation. We believe Scripture is authoritative, sufficient, living, active, and necessary for spiritual growth. Culture does not define truth. God does. We want to be a people shaped more by Scripture than by culture, politics, trends, emotions, or opinions. The Bible forms how we think, live, lead, parent, serve, worship, and engage the world. We are committed to faithfully teaching, studying, obeying, and applying God’s Word.
(Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:22)
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We believe apart from Jesus we can do nothing. Prayer is not a formality or a last resort. It is dependence upon God. We do not want to build ministry through human strength, charisma, strategy, or talent alone. We want everything we do to flow from intimacy with God and dependence on His power. Prayer aligns our hearts with God, deepens our faith, strengthens the church, and invites the power and presence of God into everything. We want to be marked by desperate dependence upon God.
(Acts 1:14; Philippians 4:6-7; Luke 5:16; John 15:5)
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Christianity is not merely behavior modification. It is spiritual transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit. We believe the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live holy lives, boldly share the gospel, grow in spiritual maturity, walk in obedience, serve the church, and produce spiritual fruit. We do not want dead religion. We want vibrant, Spirit-empowered lives that reflect the character and power of Jesus Christ.
(Romans 8:14; Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:16-25)
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Disciples grow. We believe spiritual maturity matters deeply. Our goal is not simply attendance but transformation into the likeness of Christ. We want people who move from spiritual infancy into maturity. Believers who are built on Scripture, walk in wisdom, pursue holiness, live with conviction, serve faithfully, and disciple others. Maturity means becoming more like Jesus in every area of life.
(Colossians 1:28; Colossians 2:6; Ephesians 4:11-16; 2 Peter 3:18)
Leveraging our lives for God’s Kingdom
These marks shape how we live on mission and purpose in the world.
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We believe generosity reflects the heart of God. God has generously given us grace, mercy, salvation, provision, gifts, time, and resources. In response, we want to live open-handed lives. We believe we are stewards, not owners. Everything we have belongs to God and should be leveraged for His glory. We want to be generous with our time, finances, gifts, hospitality, service, and compassion for others. Generosity is not merely about giving money. It is about surrendering our lives to God’s purposes. We desire to be a generous church because we serve a generous Savior.
(2 Corinthians 9:6-7; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Acts 20:35)
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We believe every believer is called to live on mission. Mission is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or church staff. Every follower of Jesus has been sent into the world to make God known. We want to help people see their homes, workplaces, schools, relationships, and everyday lives as opportunities for gospel impact. The church does not merely have a missions department. The church is a missionary people.
(2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Matthew 28:19-20)
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We do not want to merely gather and consume. We want to raise up and send. We believe healthy churches send disciples, leaders, church planters, missionaries, and servant-hearted believers into the world. We want to equip people not just to sit in church, but to live for the kingdom beyond the walls of our church building. Our desire is multiplication. Not bigger crowds alone, but more disciples making disciples for the glory of God.
(Mark 16:15; Romans 10:13-15)