WHAT WE BELIEVE

WHO WE ARE

  • Progressive Baptist Church exists to glorify God by growing authentic community, compassionately communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ, giving generously to the progress of the Kingdom of God, and passionately worshipping Jesus Christ.

  • We envision a church that brings progress to your world. From our multi-generational membership to the community around us, everything we do is designed to encourage the brokenhearted, energize the believer, and enrich the Body of Christ.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • We believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Having limitless knowledge and sovereign power, God has graciously purposed from eternity to redeem a people for Himself and to make all things new for His own glory.

  • We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. Therefore, it is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires and trusted in all that it promises.

  • We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His image, but they sinned when tempted by Satan. In union with Adam, human beings are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God, and under His wrath. Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ can we be rescued, reconciled, and renewed.

  • We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one Person in two natures. Jesus— Israel’s promised Messiah—was conceived through the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father as our High Priest and Advocate.

  • 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 victorious resurrection constitute the only ground for salvation.

  • We believe that the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of its guilt. He regenerates sinners, and in Him, they are baptized into union with Christ and adopted as heirs in the family of God. He also indwells, illuminates, guides, equips, and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.

  • 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. The true church is manifest in local churches, whose membership should be composed only of believers. The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, which visibly and tangibly express the gospel. Though they are not the means of salvation, when celebrated by the church in genuine faith, these ordinances confirm and nourish the believer.

WHAT WE PRACTICE

  • It’s all about Jesus. That about sums up our intent at Progressive. The worship, outreach, discipleship, and giving is done with Christ at the center. If you experience nothing else at Progressive, it is our desire that you experience Christ.

  • At Progressive, scripture is not an option, it is our authority. We hold a high view of scripture and its role in the function of the church. For that reason, sermons are expositional, bible study and Growth Groups build our understanding and love for God, and we are committed to conforming our leadership structure to the highest biblical standards.

  • We believe that everything we do should reflect the character of God—intentional, impactful, and done with excellence. Whether in worship, service, or stewardship, we seek to offer our best, knowing that our work is ultimately for the Lord.

  • Jesus modeled servant leadership, humbling Himself to serve others even unto death. At Progressive, we follow His example by leading with humility, prioritizing the needs of others, and using our gifts to build up the body of Christ rather than seeking personal recognition.

  • The church is a community of believers. The old Cheers theme song is right: sometimes, you want to go where they ‘re always glad you came. We believe that everybody needs a place where they ‘fit,’ are loved, and are cherished. People matter to Jesus. They matter to us too.

  • The Great Commission calls us to make disciples, not just within the church but in our communities and beyond. We are committed to living out our faith in tangible ways—sharing the gospel, meeting needs, and being a light in the world.