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 insight into Presbyterianism. Still others are concerned about our world engagement regarding evangelism and mercy. While the following summary may not answer every question, it should provide a helpful launching pad for further exploration. We encourage you to delve deeper into our beliefs and practices or welcome any specific questions.

Christ Church’s faith and life are anchored in the historic Christian faith as 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. Scripture is the ultimate authority for all we believe and practice.

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, because of the sin of Adam and Eve, humanity 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 unfathomable love and grace, God the Son took on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ 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 demonstrate his great love and accomplish the salvation of his people.

Faith & Repentance

Individually, we can receive salvation by renouncing our former manner of life and placing our trust in Jesus Christ alone. Salvation is not something we can earn through our good works, but a gift of God’s grace. The Holy Spirit then empowers us for good works, and our obedience is evidence of the salvation we have 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" means good news. For Christians, the gospel is the good news that God sent Jesus to rescue us from our sins and adopt us as his children. Further, the gospel proclaims that God entered history to redeem his people and the world through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. We praise God that the gospel is the ultimate declaration of what Jesus has done for us, not what we do for him (Jn. 3:16, Rom. 3:23, Col. 1:12-14).

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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 deeply rooted 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). Pastors are held accountable by other pastors in the region who make up a presbytery.

Finally, as a member of the Presbyterian Church in America, our theological and ecclesiastical roots trace back 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.