Christ Church is Christ-centered, gospel saturated, winsomely reformed, and passionately missional.

When someone asks what Christ Church believes, there are often different concerns behind the question. Some want to know about our theological distinctives. Others desire greater clarity about what it means to be a Presbyterian Church. Still others are concerned about engagement with the world in matters of evangelism and mercy. While this summary may not answer every question, it provides a helpful launching pad for further exploration!

 Christ Church’s faith and life are anchored in the historic Christian faith as it is revealed in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Together with Christians throughout the ages we affirm the historic Nicene and Apostle’s creeds and such foundational truths as:

The Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures

We believe the Bible is God's Word, completely trustworthy, and without error. It is the ultimate authority for all that we believe and practice in life.

The Trinity

The Bible teaches that one real and personal God exists eternally in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Human Beings

The Bible teaches that human beings are created gloriously in the image of their creator to enjoy God and live out his purposes in this world. Nevertheless, the human race, on account of our first parents, has become estranged from its creator through the overwhelming power of sin. Left to ourselves, we would not fulfill the magnificent purpose for which we were created, but instead perish forever.

The Person of Jesus Christ

Out of God’s sheer love and grace, God the Son took on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ in order to deliver humanity from its lost condition. In so doing, Jesus lived a sinless life, obeyed God's law completely, suffered and died on the cross of Calvary, and then was physically raised on the third day. He did all this to accomplish the salvation of his people.

Faith & Repentance

Each person can receive this salvation by renouncing their former manner of life and believing in Jesus Christ alone. This is not something we earn (by good works), but itself a gift of God’s grace. An obedient life (good works) is lived in the power of the Holy Spirit and evidence of the salvation we have freely received by grace.

The Gospel

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. *Timothy 1:15)

 The gospel is a term that means “good news.” For Christians it is  the good news that God has sent Jesus to rescue us from our sins and make us his children. Further, through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection God has entered history to renew His people and the whole world. We praise God that ultimately the gospel is a declaration of what Jesus has done for us, not what we do for Him. (Jn. 3:16, Rom. 3:23, Col. 1:12-14)

If you’d like to see more of the story, we recommend you watch this short video. 

The Church

The church is the people of God from all ages saved by the blood of Jesus Christ who is the head of the church. The church is also called "the body of Christ." Christians join together in local communities or churches to worship their Lord, to grow together in his likeness, and to enjoy serving him together.

What Does “Presbyterian” Mean?

Presbyterians are a denomination with deep roots in Texas. We stress God’s kingship over all creation, Jesus’ perfect work of salvation, and an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. "Presbyterian" simply refers to the way the church is governed. In Greek, the word "presbeuteros" means elder or shepherd (Titus 1:5; 1 Peter 5:1; 1 Timothy 5:17; Acts 15; Acts 16:4; Acts 20:17; James 5:14). Our pastor is held accountable by other pastors in the region who make up a presbytery.

Finally, as a member of the Presbyterian Church in America, we trace our theological and ecclesiastical roots to the Reformed tradition of Protestantism. The Westminster Standards is a wonderful expression of the Bible’s core teachings and has served as the doctrinal standard for Presbyterians since the seventeenth century.