We believe Jesus is the centre of everything and that our focus on him is the most defining thing about our community. As a people, we seek to be more united around Jesus than we are divided by theological differences. We take our beliefs seriously, but not as seriously as the person and work of Jesus who holds all of it together. We want to go beyond “believing the right things”, to aligning our hearts and lives with the life of Jesus.
Jesus IS Lord
In Jesus we see God most clearly. He guides us to a revolutionary love, one that sees the marginalized, that bring peace to the broken hearted and teaches us to love all those around us. He came to bring us a new way of life that sees each human valued and loved. Jesus came a humble servant, leading from a place of grace. He is our Lord.
*In Jesus we see God most clearly, he is the image of the invisible God. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we see the ways and values of a new life and new Kingdom. A kingdom that sees the marginalized, that brings peace to the broken hearted, that teaches us to love all those around us. This is the kingdom Jesus establishes and reigns over as our Lord.
*In Jesus we see God most clearly, he is the image of the invisible God. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we see the ways and values of a new life and new Kingdom. A kingdom that sees the marginalized, that brings peace to the broken hearted, that teaches us to love all those around us. This is the kingdom Jesus establishes and reigns over as our Lord.
God Is Love
The essence of the Source and Sustainer of the universe is love. Love is relational energy, within and between persons. God is, by definition, always relating within Godself. God is triune, three-in-one, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Everything God does is an expression of who God is, which is eternal, infinite love.
The Holy Spirit Empowers
The Spirit, the breath of God, blows us toward Jesus, grows the fruit of love in our hearts, empowers us for ministry, and distributes gifts among the Church to help build up the Body of Christ. Through the Spirit, we have the mind of Christ, and continue to experience the presence of God at all times for conviction, confirmation, and comfort.
*The Spirit is the presence of God that dwells in His people. He both brings us into new life while also continually transforming us into the people God has created us to be. Just as Jesus is the image of the invisible God so the Spirit is the presence of Jesus in our lives.
*The Spirit is the presence of God that dwells in His people. He both brings us into new life while also continually transforming us into the people God has created us to be. Just as Jesus is the image of the invisible God so the Spirit is the presence of Jesus in our lives.
We Are VAluable
Humans are made in God's image and likeness, made by Relationship for relationship, by Love for love. As the parables of the lost coin, lost sheep, and lost son affirm, we have lost our way through our own sin and are unable to save ourselves. But Jesus shows us a God who values us enough to pursue us, restore us to who we were made to be, and celebrate with us whenever we come home.
*Humans are made in the image and likeness of God in order to be God's representatives here on earth. Although we have lost our way through our own sin and unable to save ourselves, God, through Jesus, sacrificed himself on a cross for us, rising again on the third day, defeating the power of sin and death and bringing new life, through the Spirit, not only for us, but for all creation.
*Humans are made in the image and likeness of God in order to be God's representatives here on earth. Although we have lost our way through our own sin and unable to save ourselves, God, through Jesus, sacrificed himself on a cross for us, rising again on the third day, defeating the power of sin and death and bringing new life, through the Spirit, not only for us, but for all creation.
Something is wrong
The Bible teaches, history demonstrates, and experience affirms that something is wrong with everything. This world is filled with both beauty and horror, and humans amplify experiences of both. The Bible calls the corrosive force that separates us from God, from each other, and from our better selves, “sin.” Jesus came to heal our hearts, save us from sin, and show us a better way.
Saved By Grace
Through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, God brought an end to his own religion (the Old Covenant), inaugurated the New Covenant (a new way of being in relationship with God and one another), and offers us eternal and abundant life now, all as a gift. In this New Covenant, God gives all believers a new heart, a new spirit, and God’s own Spirit to change us from the inside out. This is pure grace, which we receive by simple faith, expressed in following Jesus.
*Through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, God brings about new creation, establishing his kingdom on earth as it is in heaven and offers us eternal and abundant life now, all as a gift. In this new creation, God gives all believers a new heart and God’s own Spirit to change us from the inside out. This is pure grace, which we receive by simple faith, expressed in following Jesus.
*Through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, God brings about new creation, establishing his kingdom on earth as it is in heaven and offers us eternal and abundant life now, all as a gift. In this new creation, God gives all believers a new heart and God’s own Spirit to change us from the inside out. This is pure grace, which we receive by simple faith, expressed in following Jesus.
Faith is Following
To believe in Jesus is to trust Jesus, which is to follow Jesus. Biblical “faith” includes “faithfulness”. Jesus calls us to follow him, through death, to life. Christians pledge their allegiance to King Jesus as Lord, Leader, Messiah, and Master. We are not just believers, but disciples, apprentices of Jesus, learning together how to obey everything he commands. Baptism is not only about our death to and cleansing from sin, but also about us rising again into a new life of faithfulness to and intimacy with Christ.
*To believe in Jesus is to trust Jesus, which is to follow Jesus. Biblical “faith” includes “faithfulness”. Jesus calls us to follow him, through death, to life. Christians pledge their allegiance to Jesus as Lord, Leader, Saviour, and King. We are not just believers, but disciples, apprentices of Jesus, learning together how to obey everything he commands. Baptism is not only about our death to and cleansing from sin, but also about us rising again into a new life of faithfulness to and intimacy with Christ.
*To believe in Jesus is to trust Jesus, which is to follow Jesus. Biblical “faith” includes “faithfulness”. Jesus calls us to follow him, through death, to life. Christians pledge their allegiance to Jesus as Lord, Leader, Saviour, and King. We are not just believers, but disciples, apprentices of Jesus, learning together how to obey everything he commands. Baptism is not only about our death to and cleansing from sin, but also about us rising again into a new life of faithfulness to and intimacy with Christ.
Scripture is Inspired
The Bible points people to Jesus. The Bible, Old and New Testaments, is our God-given window to see Jesus most clearly, and is useful to equip us for living as his disciples. We believe in the divine inspiration and delegated authority of all Scripture and we read and interpret the Bible together, with Jesus at the centre. Most importantly, the Bible helps us know Jesus, and the Spirit helps us interpret, understand, and apply the Bible.
Pursing reconciliation
The Tab believes fervently in understanding shared history, developing, and deepening meaningful, productive relationships with Indigenous Peoples including First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, and taking accountability for constructive actions moving forward. We recognize that reciprocity is the foundation of respectful relations which only occurs within the framework of inclusive dialogue. The Tab is committed to continuing to learn, evolve and grow to ensure we are aligned with Indigenous-led Reconciliation frameworks.
All Genders & Races Equally gifted
God has made all people in God’s image and likeness and grants us all gifts, including leadership gifts, as the Holy Spirit decides. Therefore, all mature and gifted believers should be considered for all expressions of leadership in the Church. We believe the Church is best empowered to join and experience God when fully empowered people are leading together in diversity and mutuality.
The Tab is committed to continuing to learn, evolve and grow to ensure
The Tab is committed to continuing to learn, evolve and grow to ensure
Citizens & Ambassadors
Jesus came to establish his Kingdom and he invites us to live in it now. This Kingdom defines for us a new culture and identity that stand in sweeping contrast to the kingdoms of this world. Christ-followers are ambassadors on behalf of the Jesus Nation to the people of all nations, with church communities functioning as embassies to experience a taste of the Christ Country. Our purpose every day is to experience, express, and extend the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.