WHAT DO MENNONITES BELIEVE?
At the center of Mennonite faith is affirmation of Jesus Christ as the model for life and as One who died and rose so we can live in union with God. Mennonites interpret scripture through the lens of Christ's life, ministry, death and resurrection. And, Mennonites want to keep Christ’s life and ministry alive in the world. This is why we refer to the church as the "Body of Christ." We believe the church is comprised of flawed but forgiven people who desire to follow Jesus’ teachings. We believe Christ asks us to offer each other forgiveness, love, invitations to grow, and a spirit of peace.
Who are the Mennonites?
Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective
SHARED CONVICTIONS: MENNONITE WORLD CONFERENCE
By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:
Adopted by Mennonite World Conference
General Council
March 15, 2006
At the center of Mennonite faith is affirmation of Jesus Christ as the model for life and as One who died and rose so we can live in union with God. Mennonites interpret scripture through the lens of Christ's life, ministry, death and resurrection. And, Mennonites want to keep Christ’s life and ministry alive in the world. This is why we refer to the church as the "Body of Christ." We believe the church is comprised of flawed but forgiven people who desire to follow Jesus’ teachings. We believe Christ asks us to offer each other forgiveness, love, invitations to grow, and a spirit of peace.
Who are the Mennonites?
Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective
SHARED CONVICTIONS: MENNONITE WORLD CONFERENCE
By the grace of God, we seek to live and proclaim the good news of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. As part of the one body of Christ at all times and places, we hold the following to be central to our belief and practice:
- God is known to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Creator who seeks to restore fallen humanity by calling a people to be faithful in fellowship, worship, service and witness.
- Jesus is the Son of God. Through his life and teachings, his cross and resurrection, he showed us how to be faithful disciples, redeemed the world, and offers eternal life.
- As a church, we are a community of those whom God's Spirit calls to turn from sin,acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord, receive baptism upon confession of faith, and follow Christ in life.
- As a faith community, we accept the Bible as our authority for faith and life, interpreting it together under Holy Spirit guidance, in the light of Jesus Christ to discern God's will for our obedience.
- The Spirit of Jesus empowers us to trust God in all areas of life so we become peacemakers who renounce violence, love our enemies, seek justice, and share our possessions with those in need.
- We gather regularly to worship, to celebrate the Lord's Supper, and to hear the Word of God in a spirit of mutual accountability.
- As a world-wide community of faith and life we transcend boundaries of nationality, race, class, gender and language. We seek to live in the world without conforming to the powers of evil, witnessing to God's grace by serving others, caring for creation, and inviting all people to know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Adopted by Mennonite World Conference
General Council
March 15, 2006
Salford Mennonite Church is a member of Mosaic Mennonite Conference, Mennonite Church USA, and Mennonite World Conference.