what we believe

God

We believe in one God who is the Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three equally divine persons:  The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Bible

We believe the Word of God, the Holy Bible, both Old and New Testament is inspired by God and is without error in the original writings.  Therefore, it is to be believed in all it teaches, obeyed in all it requires, and trusted in all it promises.

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one person in two natures.  He was conceived through the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.  Crucified, buried and resurrected and sits at the right hand of God the Father.

Mankind

We believe that God created Adam and Eve in his image, but they sinned when tempted by Satan.  In union with Adam, we are all sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God and under his wrath.

Atonement – Work of Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ, as our representative and substitute, shed his blood on the cross as the perfect, all sufficient sacrifice for our sins.  His atoning death and resurrection constitute the only ground for salvation and justification for those that believe in Him.

Holy Spirit

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person in the Trinity glorifies the Lord Jesus in all he does.  He convicts the world of its sin.  He regenerates sinners.  He indwells guides, equips and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.

Spiritual Gifts

We believe all the gifts listed in the New Testament are still active and useful for the edification of the church and glorification of God.  However, any spiritual gift not used in love is deemed useless and unprofitable.

Church

We believe that the true Church comprises all who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone. They are united by the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ of which he is the head.

Ordinances

We believe that the Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion) which visibly and tangibly expresses the Gospel.  

Christian Living

God commands us to love him and love others. We live this out by faith and sacrificially caring for one another.  With God’s word, the Spirit’s power and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil.  In obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people, always bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed.

Eschatology - Christ’s Return

We believe in the personal, imminent, bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, known only by God, demands constant expectancy and as our blessed hope, motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service as we patiently wait for his return.

Heaven and Hell

We believe in an eternal heaven and an eternal hell. Those who have received by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again by the Holy Spirit and thereby have become children of God and heirs of eternal life spent with him in heaven. Satan and his angels are still working in the world to destroy the souls of men and all who do not receive Jesus Christ as their personal Savior will eternally perish in the lake of fire.  

our pastor

Ken Morgan is the founding pastor of Olive Tree Christian Fellowship.  Ken has been married to his wife, Kim, for 38 years. They have two children and four grandchildren.  

You can contact Ken directly at olivetreechristianfellowship@gmail.com.