All. Only. Always.
Jesus.
Thanks for taking the time to get to know a little more about Vertical Church!
Our church is a family on mission together. We may come from different backgrounds, but we are united around our pursuit of life through a personal and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. When we say we're family, it points to the unconditional love and acceptance we have for one another.
mission, VALUES & Beliefs
FAMILY MISSION »
VERTICAL CHURCH EXISTS TO LEAD PEOPLE TO PURSUE THE PRESENCE OF GOD SO THAT THEY OPENLY DISPLAY HIS LOVE, GRACE, AND POWER THROUGHOUT HAMPTON ROADS.
FAMILY VALUES »
• FORWARD IN FREEDOM
By knowing who we are in Christ, we are empowered to embrace the future He has for us.
• PURSUE THE PRESENCE
When we know how much God loves us, we will pursue a relationship with Him as His son or daughter.
• BETTER TOGETHER
There is always room for more at the table. Together, nothing is impossible.
• BLEED FOR THIS
Jesus gave everything for us, so we passionately give everything for Him.
• LIVE TO GIVE
Our financial resources are God's to be used as He desires.
OUR BELIEFS » THE APOSTLE'S CREED
While there are diverse ideas, backgrounds, and cultures within our church, we focus on the core truths of the historic Christian faith to find agreement. The Apostle’s Creed is the most universally received statement of the Christian faith. It has its origins around the second century A.D. and is attributed to the apostles themselves. It is not exhaustive, nor is it meant to be; rather it is a summary of the essentials of the Christian faith.
Outside of these, we follow the motto of St. Augustine, “In essentials, unity; in matters of opinions, liberty; in all things, love.”
The Apostle's Creed
We believe in God, the Father Almighty,
the Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:
Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
On the third day He arose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
from where He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the one global church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
*The word 'global' refers to the church of the Lord Jesus Christ around the world. This has been changed from the word 'catholic' so as not to be confused with the Roman Catholic Church.
