At TENTMAKERS, We Believe:
In one God manifest in the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
In the three foundational and historic creeds of the Christian Faith: The Apostles Creed, The Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.
That salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and that it is a gift of grace, not earned by works.
That the Bible is God’s Word, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and as such is the final authority on all matters of faith and life.
In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
That for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
In the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
In living by The Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39) and in fulfilling The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).
In preparing God’s people for works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up (Ephesians 4:12).
In the Christ-centered lifestyle, understanding that the Christ-centered life is about:
Knowing and loving Jesus the Christ;
Loving and serving others;
Knowing God's forgiveness;
Living out the ten commandments;
Knowing the Word and having a consistent prayer life;
Being in fellowship with the Church; and
Furthering God's Kingdom.
Values that Guide our Christian Leadership Work
Christ-centered
Knowing Christ and love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Matthew 22:37
Value the Individual
Recognizing individuals as each one is uniquely created in the image of God for purpose and responsibility. Genesis 1:26-31:
Community
Building authentic community in which love and truth is experienced and caught, not just taught. John 13:34-35
Intergenerational
Turning the hearts of generations toward each other. Malachi 4:6
Encouraging Environment
Enhancing learning through modeling, discovery and practice of time-tested principles in a team-led, interactive environment of discipline, affirmation and encouragement. John 17:6-8, 13-19
Leadership
Developing leaders with the confidence, skills and character to influence others while bringing out their best. Philippians 4:8-9