There's a seat
at the Table.
Opening Our Table
Preparing to open our table in Chico CA on September 14 2025 and we are saving a seat for you!
Meeting people where they are, to share Jesus as He is.
Our Vision
Our Values
Truth.
“Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” ~John 14:6
Trusting JESUS and His word as the absolute truth for living.
Time.
“Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.” ~Colossians 4:5
Making the most of every opportunity and bless others along the way.
Table.
“And they will come from east and west and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.” ~Luke 13:29
Gathering often and inviting anyone to authentically belong.
Transformation.
“Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.” ~Jeremiah 29:7
Following JESUS, our lives and our city are renewed.
Our Beliefs
The third person of God is the Holy Spirit. We believe the Holy Spirit dwells in every Christ-follower. His indwelling presence gives spiritual life to believers and distinguishes them as children of God. The Holy Spirit guides Christ-followers in understanding and applying God’s principles and values. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, Christ-followers are empowered to live Christ-like lives. The Holy Spirit also equips Christ-followers with talents and abilities for the purpose of building up God’s kingdom.
(Titus 3:6; 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7–13; 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians; Ephesians 5:1)
God divinely inspired human authors to write the sixty-six books of the Bible. He communicated through these writers the values, principles, and ideals that please Him and are in our best interests. We believe the Bible is entirely accurate, complete, and reliable. We look to the Bible for the revelation of the character of God and the final authority on all matters of faith and conduct.
(2 Timothy 3:16, 17; Joshua 1:8, 9; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)
Our stance on Apocryphal Books and Print Types (e.g., NIV, ESV, CSB, etc.):
There is a growing interest among younger people in texts like Enoch and other literature, which has sparked debates about which print edition is “right.” – Ian
We believe that male and female—the only genders—are part of God’s creation, equal in dignity, value, and worth. All people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him but became alienated through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3–6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; 3:10–12; Isaiah 59:1–2)
We believe in the local church as part of the universal Body of Christ. It is to be a witness in its local community and extend to the whole world. The local church provides an avenue for the proper use of spiritual gifts and the observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
(Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 12–14; 1 Corinthians 11:27–29; Ephesians 4:11–16)
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his or her life by faith.
(Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8–9; John 1:12 & 14:6; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)
Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is to spend eternity in Hell; to be eternally united with Him is to have eternal life in Heaven. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16; 1 John 2:25 & 5:11–13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15)
The Word of God mandates two ordinances for the church:
- Believer’s Baptism: Symbolizes the individual’s identification with Jesus in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- The Lord’s Supper: A remembrance of His death until His return.
Both are for believers only.
(1 Corinthians 11:17–34; Matthew 3:6; Acts 8:26–40)
We believe that God has commanded that no sexual activity take place outside of a Scriptural marriage.
(Genesis 2:24; Genesis 19:5–13; Genesis 26:8–9; Leviticus 18:1–30; Romans 1:26–29; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8; Hebrews 13:4)
We further believe that the only Scriptural marriage is the joining of one man and one woman.
(Genesis 2:24; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:10; Ephesians 5:22–23)
We believe men and women are equally created in God’s image and are called to serve His Church using their unique gifts.
(Genesis 1:27; Galatians 3:28)
Leadership roles are guided by Scripture, with character and gender qualifications for pastors/elders outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9. Both men and women contribute significantly to the Church’s mission.
(Romans 12:4–8; 1 Corinthians 12:4–31)
We believe that God gives different gifts to His people—as noted in Romans 12:6–7—and that sometimes those gifts are in teaching or leadership, even for those who aren’t pastors. All teachings are guided by the senior pastor and elders to ensure alignment with Scripture and sound doctrine. We believe God calls both men and women to serve and minister within the church, under the authority of the lead pastor and elders.
(1 Timothy 3:8–13; Romans 16:1–2)
We celebrate examples of faithful female leadership, such as Priscilla (Acts 18:26) and Deborah (Judges 4:4–5), and affirm that the Church thrives when all believers serve in unity and humility.