What We Believe

The Scriptures  is Inspired - The Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Tim. 3:15-17, 1 Thess. 2:13, 1Peter 1:21-25, Heb,4:12)

One True God Head -the Father, the Son amd the Holy Spirit are eternally self-exsistent, self-revealed and funtion as one entity.(Deut. 6:4, Is. 41:10-11, Mat. 21:19, Luke 3:22)

Man His Fall and Redemption- man crerated welland upright, man by voluntaarly fell and his hope of redemption is Jesus Christ Son of God (Gen. 1:26-31, 3:1-7, Rom. 5:12-21)

The Salvation of Man- Redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ(Luke 24:47, John 3:3, Rom. 10:13-15, Eph. 2:11, Titus 3:5-7)

The Ordinances of the Church - Baptisim in Water (Mat. 21:19, Mark 16:16, Acts 10:47-48, Rom. 6:4), The Lords Supper (2 Peter1:4, 1 Cor.2:26)

The Holy Spirit -  for new birth and believers are encouraged to seek the baptisim of the Holy Spirit to empower them for the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49,  Acts 1:4-8, 1Cor. 2)

The Church - the Body of Christ the habitation of God throught the Spirit. (Eph. 1:22-223, 2:22, Heb. 12:23)

Sanctity of Human Life - all human life is sacred and created by God in His image(Psalm 139)

Human Sexuality - God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of the marriage covenant.  The  only biblically supported marriage is the joining of one man and one woman (Gen. 2:24; Rom. 7:2; 1 Cor. 7:10; & Eph. 5:22-23)

CORE VALUES
  • We value putting God at the center of all that we do. We put His glory and His honor first.
  • We value Christ's model for ministry and leadership that is the role of a servant and expect servant oriented leadership to be the goal of all who serve our church in leadership.
  • We value and are committed to be a fervent witness of the Gospel through evangelizing to the lost.
  • We value a church family that is friendly, loving and welcoming
  • We value excellence in ministry because it honors God and inspires people. 
  • We value and spend time regularly in God’s presence by worshipping him in Spirit and in truth.
  • We value that every believer has a God-given ministry, and are committed to equipping each believer to operate in their ministry.
Church Ordinances & Special Ceremonies

Baby Dedications – At HDC there are many times throughout the year a parent can dedicate their child to the Lord, as well as to make the needed vow and commitment to God themselves that is a part of baby dedication. The baby dedication is inherently linked to the parent serving and living for God faithfully and consistently themselves. They will be the ones who will impact their children for Christ most by their word and example. Click here for the Baby Dedication Packet

Water Baptism – The Baptism in Water is an important of HDC as the individuals declare their new life in Christ. The ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded in the scriptures. All who repent and believe on Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they also have been raised with Him to walk in newness of life. (Mat. 21:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48, and Rom. 6:4) Click here for the Water Baptism Packet

Holy Communion – The Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion) is practiced at HDC on specific times a year chosen by the Pastoral Staff as we want to honor the meaning and not make it a tradition. Holy Communion, consisting of the elements of bread and the fruit of the vine is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4), a memorial of His suffering and death (1 Cor. 2:26); and a prophecy of His second coming, and is enjoined on all believers “till He come”

Marriages – House of Destiny Church and its ministers only perform ceremonies to those associated with House of Destiny Church. House of Destiny Church believes that marriage has only one meaning: the uniting of one biological man and one biological woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only within the confines of marriage. Because marriage is a covenant between one man, one woman, and God, the church has the responsibility, in its sole discretion, to evaluate the readiness of those seeking to enter into the marriage covenant.

In keeping with biblical teaching, the Church requires the following for any couple seeking to celebrate a marriage at the Church:

Faith – Both bride and groom must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 6:14).

Celibacy – he engaged couple must live separately before their wedding day. Sexual intimacy is to be celebrated exclusively within marriage (1 Thess. 4:3).

Man / Woman Monogamy – Marriage is a sacred union of one man and one woman. House of Destiny Church does not recognize, nor will it take part in, any ceremony that does not meet this basic criterion (Gen. 2:24; Matt. 19:4-5).

Premarital Counseling – The engaged couple must participate in counseling program with the length of counseling to be determined prior to the wedding ceremony. Please schedule at least 8 weeks in advance to allow adequate time for premarital counseling. 

  • Church Membership/Attendance – Either the bride or groom or their parents must be members/ regular attendees at House of Destiny Church. Finally, for any weddings celebrated outside the Church, the pastors/ministers/clergy and staff of House of Destiny Church shall only officiate weddings and solemnize marriages between one man and one woman in accordance to the standards set forth. Click here for Wedding Ceremony Packet