Key Biblical and Theological Convictions of Village
The topic of alcoholic consumption is one of considerable concern within the evangelical church, especially within the context of the past century. There are basically three positions on the issue: prohibition, abstention, and moderation...
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. What people hear is often impactful, but what they both hear and then see demonstrated before their very eyes impacts them all the more. Water baptism is just such a picture. This...
In the beginning, man and woman were created by God for His glory and for our greatest joy. By design, our greatest delight and truest satisfaction were to be found in trusting and treasuring God...
As a church initiated and sustained by God, the organization has a mandate to conduct all of its affairs decently and above reproach both in the sight of God and man...
The discussions surrounding the "definition of marriage" during the Obergefell v. Hodges case highlighted the ongoing struggle between different perspectives within the United States...
Theology is a part of our life every day. How we understand God, how we understand ourselves, how we understand the world is doing theology...
THIS STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE expresses what we believe true Christians must affirm. It is not meant to represent all that Christians should believe but includes the essential truths that we believe authentic Christians must not deny.
Believing that God has called us to be overseers of His church, which He purchased with His own blood, we make this covenant together.
Oh Jesus!...Grant that I may become detached from all things and in all things seek you alone. Grant that I may direct my knowledge, my whole capacity, and all my happiness, and all my exertions, to please you, to love you...Amen. Thomas...
Giving cheerfully and sacrificially of our finances is part of our worship. A believer labors not to accrue personal wealth or possessions, but to steward God's resources...
Who would have thought twenty years ago that any church, let alone Village Bible Church, would need to publish a paper regarding the guiding elders’ thoughts...
Membership is an important step of commitment that should be carefully considered. Membership involves a mutual relationship between an individual and a local body of Christian believers. Membership of Village Bible Church family have committed...
SUBMIT AN ELDER RECOMMENDATION DIGITALLY. Proper biblical government by elders strengthens the church, and the biblical norm for church leadership is a plurality of God-ordained elders. (This is the only pattern for church leadership given in the...
This document outlines the core values of Village. We value worship, theology, prayer, grace, the leadership of elders, family, community, missional living, and cooperation.
While preaching is only one aspect of what must be a comprehensive ministry of the Word of God at Village Bible Church, it is foundational to who we are. We are committed to biblical preaching. The preacher's obligation to communicate...
This guide is the fruit of a vision that began several years ago when my oldest daughter was in 6th grade and was invited to attend a baptism preparation class...
“In the beginning God created….” All human life is created by and from the hands of God and is therefore precious...
Each time the church gathers together in fellowship and worship, we are reminded of the fullness of God's grace and the depth of His love for His people...
At Village Bible Church, small groups are a critical part of our ministry - they are not just "another thing"; they are our main channel for discipleship and care for each person who is a part of our family. We realize that our spiritual needs...
Realizing the importance, privilege and responsibility of the teaching ministry of Village Bible Church, teachers of all age divisions shall agree to the following requirements of Faith and Practice. Faith Have accepted Jesus Christ as...
The VBC Constitution contains our core statement of faith (what we believe as a church) and explains how the church is organized and how it is led.
Our goal in providing counseling is that we may “present everyone mature in Christ” (Col.1:28) - to help you meet the challenges of life...
Why should I connect to the community? Every fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ needs to have strong and vital relationships with fellow believers. There is no such thing as a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ who lives in...
Why should I connect to the community? Every fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ needs to have strong and vital relationships with fellow believers. There is no such thing as a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ who lives in...
Danvers Statement Both Adam and Eve were created in God's image, equal before God as persons and distinct in their manhood and womanhood (Gen 1:26-27, 2:18). Distinctions in masculine and feminine roles are ordained by God as part of the...
Faithfully preparing a young person to follow the Lord in the obedience of baptism and to become a covenant member of a local church is an important responsibility entrusted to Christian parents and to the church...