Statement of Faith

 

 

 

High Croft,
Hoyland
Barnsley
S74 9AF

Service times: 12 pm Sunday

 

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Statement of Faith

 

 

 

 

Our Vision and Atmosphere

We aim to create an environment of peace and healing, like the pool of Bethesda — a place of grace, mercy, and love. It is a place of rest and refreshment, where yokes are loosened and new hope and direction are found.
This will be for a fellowship where both God and people feel welcome — a place to truly meet with the Father's tender heart. Here, people learn how deeply they are loved and begin to discover the vast provision Jesus won for them on the cross. The atmosphere is tangibly different — filled with the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit, who is not unsettled by strife or contention, but finds a place to dwell and be heard.
We envision living, sweet water flowing through each minister, where words are few but full of grace and peace — never condemnation. Like apples of gold in settings of silver, words and songs are vessels of healing, bringing life to the weary and hope to the broken.

1. The Trinity


We believe in one God who exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – equal in power, authority, and glory. God is unchangeable in His holiness, wisdom and love. He is Almighty Creator, Saviour and Who sustains and governs all things according to His sovereign ultimate purpose and for His own glory

2. The Bible

We believe the Holy Scriptures are the inspired Word of God and the New Covenant is authoritative for our Christian belief and practice. We also believe that the Scriptures require spiritual discernment and should not be interpreted by human reasoning alone. Therefore, when questions arise, we seek understanding together through prayer, the leading of the Holy Spirit, and collective discernment. This process may involve Overseers, trustees, and members of the fellowship, so that we may be of one heart and mind in Jesus Christ who is The Living Word.

3. The Person and Work of Christ


We believe in the eternal deity of our Lord Jesus Christ – His virgin birth, atoning death on the cross, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, present reign, and future personal return in glory and power. We believe that when Jesus died, He reconciled the world to God. Through His sacrificial death on the cross, He bore the curse of sin on behalf of all humanity and secured Oneness with Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and every spiritual blessing. The benefits of His redemptive work — forgiveness, healing, peace, and reconciliation — are made available to all, and become reality in the lives of those who awaken and acknowledge the truth of who He is and all He has done for them.
We believe the Church is commissioned to proclaim this Good News of God’s unconditional love to all people, inviting them to recognise Jesus Christ as Lord God and to awaken to the gift He has already won for them. Our mission is to make known the goodness of God and the finished work of Christ, trusting that as people hear and believe, they will enter into the fullness of the life Jesus purchased for them.

4. Salvation

We believe that salvation is a free gift from God, received by faith through Jesus Christ alone. It includes forgiveness, healing, restoration, and eternal life. This new life is marked by a realization of the truth of God’s love and being transformed by the renewing of our mind, to the mind of Christ and consequently His salvation is manifested not only in the spiritual but seen as a transformed life in all aspects of life.

5. The Church

We believe in the one universal Church – the Body of Christ – to which all true believers belong. The local church is called to be a family of worship, discipleship, prayer, restoration, and mission.

6. The Holy Spirit

We believe in the person and work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers believers to live holy lives, grants spiritual gifts for ministry, and leads the church into all truth. The Holy Spirit is the church’s daily guide and helper.

7. Identity and Purpose and sending


We believe each person is created in the image of God, and that in Christ, every believer can come to know their true identity and purpose. We seek to help each person flourish in who God created them to be, healed and restored by His love.
We believe revival is not just about gathering people, but about raising and releasing them — helping them discover their God-given gifts and callings so they may be equipped and sent out to advance the Kingdom of God wherever He leads. Just as Jesus made disciples by both calling and sending them, we seek to do the same — preparing people not only to follow, but to become fishers and healers of men.

8. The Return of Christ
We believe in the future personal return of Jesus Christ to establish His kingdom fully. He will judge the living and the dead and bring justice, peace, and everlasting life to those who are His.

9. The Kingdom Now
We believe that the Kingdom of God is not only a future promise but a present reality. Jesus taught us to pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” and we believe this reflects His intention for the Church — not to wait passively for His return, but to actively advance His Kingdom here and now.

*This Statement of Faith may be updated by the trustees and Overseers through prayerful consensus. Any updates shall remain consistent with the core beliefs expressed here and the authority of Scripture under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.*

Contact

Kate Jergas 07798794946 : Shirley Howitt 07951389403

info@thehoylandchristianfellowship.co.uk