Our beliefs motivate our actions. They provide hope, direct our steps, and can even challenge our thinking and convictions. Beliefs also define the DNA of our church. Tower of Praise Church International is made up of people from different church backgrounds or no church background at all.
Our Core Values:
- God wants to do something in us, so He can do something though us.
- We will position ourselves in a place where God can bless.
- We won’t talk church, we will be the church.
- We choose to shape culture, not follow it.
- We will give God our best, not our leftovers.
- We expect God to show up and do the impossible.
- Growing people change. Changed people love.
- It’s about them, not us.
- We give up things we love for things we love more.
- God does extraordinary things through ordinary people.
At Tower of Praise, we believe:
About God
God, the creator and ruler of the universe, eternally exists in three personalities – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
About Humanity
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like God in character and to be in relationship with God. Although people have tremendous potential for good, we are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude separates us from the relationship with God we were intended to enjoy.
About Salvation through Jesus Christ
The only way to restore our relationship with God is by accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, lived a sinless life on earth and voluntarily paid for our sin by dying on the cross to take our punishment. He rose from the dead and will return to earth to rule forever. We will exist eternally, either separated from God by sin or united with God by faith – personally choosing to trust in the gift of God’s grace through Jesus Christ. God’s saving grace – not our human effort – is the way to a Christ-filled eternity.
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, makes people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christ-follower from the moment of salvation, equipping and empowering us for personal growth and service in the church and in the world.
About the Church
The church is the community of people who have made Jesus Christ their Lord and Savior. The role of the church is to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world, to teach Christ’s followers to live out Christ’s teachings and to equip us for service both in the church and in a hurting world.
About the Bible
The Bible is God’s eternal Word to humanity. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for what we believe and the way we live.