Mission
Loving God, Loving Others... Together
We're a group of people who focus on loving God with our whole selves, and genuinely loving the people around us! Simple as it sounds, we believe it has the power to change people, relationships and our community. You might recognize it from Jesus' words:
"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:30-31).
Values
You may have heard before "Every church is different." So when Court Street Leadership paused to reflect on what makes this church unique, we realized these values shape all that we do.
Gospel
Proclaiming Biblical Truth for Life Change
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Hospitality
Creating environments that welcome all people in Jesus' name
Unity
Uniting with other churches to build God's Kingdom
Generosity
Giving our efforts, abilities, and resources to reach those no one else is reaching
Community
Embracing authentic Christ-centered relationships with others through Small Groups
Service
Living as contributors, not as consumers or critics
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Beliefs
Our Doctrinal Approach
Historically Christian churches have avoided using creeds as tests of fellowship and focused on the simple confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. We affirm this traditional Christian Church slogan:
In the essentials, Unity
Ephesians 4:4-6
In the non-essentials, Liberty
Romans 14:1-22
In all things, Love
1 Corinthians 13:2
Our Essentials
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God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the Universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
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Genesis 1:1,26-27;
Genesis 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2
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Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God who became man to die for the sins of the whole world. He was raised from the dead and ascended back to heaven; He is coming again.
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1 Corinthians 15:1-8
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Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make me aware of the need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian, providing power for doing what is right. He gives Christians spiritual gifts and is the source of spiritual fruit in our lives.
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John 16:7-15, Galatians 5:25
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The Bible
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the only authority for our faith (what we believe) and practice (how we are to live).
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2 Timothy 3:16
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Mankind
People are made in the image of God and have worth as a creation of God, but "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."
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Romans 3:23
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Salvation
Forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life are available to those who trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Those accepting Christ should repent of sin, confess Jesus as Lord, and be baptized into Him.
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John 3:16, Romans 10:9,
Acts 2:38
Meet The Team
Pastoral Staff
If you would like to contact one of the church staff, please email church@courtstreet.org
Church Staff
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Elders
Elected by the church, the elders meet weekly to lead the church through prayer, shepherding staff and financial oversight. They're always available to answer questions.
Our History
Court Street is part of the 19th century American church tradition known as the Restoration Movement. If you would like to know more about the history of this denomination, please talk to one of our pastors.
1913
1924
1949
1967
2008
Ground breaks for Bungalow Christian Church
Education
building is constructed for Bible classes
New sanctuary, the Family Life Center is built
Education building is torn down to make room for new building
Current sanctuary is finished & the first service is held there
