Who We Are

Missions describes our sending and going to all people. Missions is external to our church, but it is done by our church. We so desperately want the world to hear the good news of Jesus that we will support and participate in missions work locally, nationally, and internationally.

Evangelism is our communication of the gospel. It is the message that we are all sinful and that Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised to life again three days later, and was seen by many witnesses. Our hope in communicating the gospel is that the hearer repents and believes.

Community is this group of believers in Christ called Heartland Church. Our community is the participation and sharing of our lives with each other both inside and outside the walls of a building. In this community we love one another by caring for, encouraging, supporting, teaching and rebuking.

Discipleship is the intentional effort of learning and teaching others how to follow Christ. It includes learning both right doctrine and right practice. Jesus commanded all believers to make disciples. We know we have succeeded in discipleship when the learner becomes the teacher.

Doctrine governs our beliefs and actions. Namely, our doctrine is the inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient Scripture, the 66 books of the Old and New Testament that contain all things pertaining to life and godliness. From it we know Jesus. As a church we adhere to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 as a right interpretation of Scripture in what it contains.

Service is the action of our faith in Jesus. It comes from the joy that salvation brings. It is the willingness to give of one’s time, energy, and money to further God’s Kingdom through help in the mission of the church and to the world around us. All believers have been uniquely gifted by the Holy Spirit to serve.

Prayer is communication from us to God. Through it we praise Him, confess sin, and make requests aligned with His will. Seeking God through prayer demonstrates trust in and reliance on Him. Everything we do, both as individuals and a church, is empowered by prayer. As a church, we make time for personal prayer and corporate prayer.

Worship is our response to God because of His infinite worth. We express it corporately and personally. Corporately, when we come together on Sunday to sing, hear the word preached, serve, and take part in the Lord’s Supper and Baptism. Personally, when we seek God through prayer, intaking His Word, and serving.

Excellence is our commitment to do all things to the glory of God. We will seek His will as a church and follow His lead. We will invest the time to evaluate and improve all that we do as a church.