Our Beliefs

Helping Vancouver Church stay focused on Jesus, first.

We may use a variety of language and styles to communicate God’s word for today’s culture, but our message is as old as the Bible itself.

What We Believe

We identify with a Movement known as the Church of God (based in Anderson, Indiana) that believes the church must emphasize unity as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are called to live a life of holiness—daily asking the Holy Spirit to make us more like Christ.

What if I don't believe in God?

If you haven’t made a decision to accept Christ, but would like to know more about it, that’s a good thing! That means you’re asking questions about spiritual things and how they might relate to your life. You are welcome to explore answers to your questions here.

Our Beliefs About...

Biblical Christianity

While we don't place creeds on the authoritative level of scripture, we see them as valuable to describe the realm of our beliefs. Therefore, we declare that our teachings are consistent with the Christian Orthodoxy as articulated in the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.

Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried. The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will never end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. He proceeds from the Father and the Son, and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. He spoke through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and to life in the world to come. Amen.