Values & Beliefs

Guiding Values

These six value statements capture the heart of who Sugar Creek is. As a diverse and multigenerational church family, we are united around these ideas. Together, these values shape how we pursue our mission to “love and lead all people to life-change in Christ.”

Jesus is at the heart of who we are, what we teach, and how we serve. Every step we take, from worship to daily living, points to Christ as the foundation for all we do.

The Bible is the foundation for everything we teach and how we live. We study Scripture not only to know it, but to practice it as Jesus did, seeking a life marked by both grace and truth. Applying the Bible to daily life challenges us to love, forgive, and serve as Christ did, embodying His message in all we do.

Transformation through faith in Christ is the core need for each individual and the world as a whole. Our hope is to see lives renewed, families restored, and futures reshaped as people grow into the fullness of God’s purpose for them.

Trust anchors our relationships with God, with one another, and with those we serve. We act with integrity, pursue excellence, and give God our best in all things. By removing unnecessary barriers between people and The Gospel, we strengthen trust and reflect God's heart to the world.

Our church family is “of the nations for the nations.” Our region includes every culture and background. We strive to let them all find belonging and purpose here. Our ministries are intentionally inclusive, recognizing that community and family are built across differences.

Every life-stage matters to us. We maintain a purposeful, multi-generational focus that invites every stage of life to engage. The result is a vibrant church family where the wisdom of experience and the energy of youth are equally valued.

What We Believe

Sugar Creek is a Southern Baptist Church and aligned with the Baptist Faith and Message. You can find the entire Baptist Faith and Message at the button below.


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God
God

We believe that God is the Creator of everything and that He exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 3:16–17, Matthew 28:19; John 16:7–15; Hebrews 1:2–3)

The Bible
The Bible

We believe the Bible to be God’s Word, a true and fully accurate account of God’s love for us. Its purpose is to teach us how to have a relationship with Him, worship Him, and bring Him glory. (Psalm 19:7–10; 2 Timothy 3:15–17; 2 Peter 1:19–21)

Humanity
Humanity

We believe that God created us in His image to worship Him and give Him glory. This is true of both men and women, who are equal and complementary partners in God's mission and reflect His beauty, goodness, and creativity. (Genesis 1:26–27, Genesis 2:18; Isaiah 43:7; Psalm 96:9; Matthew 4:10; Galatians 3:28; 1 Timothy 2:11–15)

Sin and Salvation
Sin and Salvation

We believe that sin has kept us from knowing God and worshiping Him but that Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin, was physically resurrected, and now offers a restored relationship with God as a free gift to all who believe in Him. (John 3:16; Acts 2:22–39; Romans 3:21–24)

The Church
The Church

We believe that the church is the body of Christ on earth and a movement of disciple-making disciples. As such, every believer should be identified with a local church for the purpose of mutual encouragement, spiritual growth, and accountability. (1 Corinthians 12:12–31; Ephesians 4:11–16; Colossians 1:18–20, Colossians 3:12–25; 1 Peter 2:9; Hebrews 10:24–25)

Baptism
Baptism

We believe that baptism by immersion is a church ordinance that represents a person’s first public act of confession, repentance, and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. (Matthew 3:6, Matthew 13–17; Acts 2:38-41, Acts 22:16; Romans 6:4–11; 1 Peter 3:21)

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