The Priesthood of the Believer
Baptists find identity in Soul Freedom, the freedom and responsibility of every person to relate directly to God without imposition of creed or control by clergy or government.

The Authority of the Bible
Baptists find identity in Bible Freedom--the authority of Scripture. We believe the Bible, under the Lordship of Christ, is central in the life of the individual and the church. We affirm the freedom and right of every Christian to interpret and apply Scripture under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

Religious Liberty
Baptists find identity in Religious Freedom. We believe in freedom of religion, freedom for religion, and freedom from religion. We support the separation of the church and state.

The Autonomy of the Local Church
Baptists find identity in Church Freedom. We believe in the autonomy of every local church. We believe Baptist 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 and called for ministry, and to participate as they deem appropriate in the larger Body of Christ.

Believers Baptism
Baptists find identity in Believers Baptism. We believe that the decision for baptism rests with the individual it cannot be made for him or her. To us the event of baptism is very important. It comes when one is old enough to understand that baptism by immersion in water symbolizes the forgiveness of sins and new life in Christ. It is the mark of Christ, an outward expression of the inward change of heart.