While the Church of the Brethren holds "no creed but the New Testament" and seeks to live in
harmony with the scriptures, respecting the individual's search for truth, following are some core
beliefs that typify the denomination and its members' life together:
God exists and relates to us
Jesus Christ is Savior of the world
The Holy Spirit assures and empowers us
Salvation is a personal, redemptive experience in Jesus
Christ that is encouraged in the Christian community, the congregation
The Bible and the Holy Spirit are our guides for faith and life
Discipleship means to live a life imitating Christ
Peacemaking is a core component of our beliefs
Simple lifestyles grow out of Jesus' teachings
All people are valued in God's family
Service and worldwide mission grow out of active discipleship, as Brethren are to be known "by
the manner of their living"
Worship is both a celebration of God's activity in our lives and an occasion to renew our
commitment to God
We continue our relationship with God through Bible Study, prayer, corporate worship, &
fellowship with other Christians
Using the New Testament as our guide, we at the West Shore Church of the Brethren, are
committed to the following:
helping each individual to come to know our Lord Jesus Christ
encouraging individuals to grow in their own faith journey
helping each individual to discover and use his/her gifts
strengthening and supporting families and
being a family to those without one
being a caring Christian presence in our community
