Statement of Faith

Scripture

We believe the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God. It reveals God’s character, His ways, and His redemptive plan. Every teaching, experience, and spiritual gift is tested against the truth of Scripture, faithfully interpreted in context, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, and discerned within the wisdom of the wider Body of Christ.

God

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, coequal and coeternal in power, love, and purpose.

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. Through His sinless life, atoning death, and bodily resurrection, He offers forgiveness, healing, and new life to all who believe.
We believe Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead and to establish His Kingdom in fullness. We affirm the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the renewal of all things under Christ’s eternal reign.

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, empowering us to live holy, transformed, and fruitful lives. The Spirit gives gifts for the building up of the Church and the advancement of the Gospel.
We believe the gifts of the Spirit continue to operate today as the Holy Spirit wills, for the edification of the Body and the glory of God. All gifts are to be exercised in humility, order, and love, in alignment with Scripture and under spiritual discernment.

Salvation and Sanctification

We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith in Jesus Christ alone. We are called to a life of holiness, set apart for God’s purposes, through the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.
Holiness is not perfectionism, but daily surrender that reflects the character of Christ.

The Church

We believe the Church is the global Body of Christ, called to make disciples of all nations. We honor the diversity of expression within the Church and seek unity around the essential truths of the faith.
We believe the Kingdom of God is both a present reality and a future hope, advancing wherever Christ reigns in hearts, relationships, and systems. God’s redemptive plan restores individuals and transforms culture through Spirit-led, truth-rooted leadership that reflects His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.

Humanity and Purpose

We believe every person is created in the image of God and carries intrinsic worth and purpose. Through Christ, humanity is restored to relationship with God and commissioned to partner with Him in His redemptive work in the world.

Marriage and Human Relationships

We believe God designed marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman, reflecting Christ’s relationship with His Church. We affirm that all believers are called to live in purity, integrity, and love, honoring God with their bodies, relationships, and lives.
We hold these convictions with both biblical faithfulness and pastoral compassion.

Our Posture

We hold Scripture above experience, while recognizing that God continues to meet His people in living and transformative ways. We test the spirit, seek wise counsel, and welcome accountability.
We desire to walk in both truth and power, anchored in grace, guided by love, and devoted to Jesus Christ.

At The Diamond Edge and Rise and Rejoice Ministries, our work flows from these core beliefs, rooted in Scripture, centered on Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring the Kingdom of God into every sphere of life.