As we seek to understand our role as United Methodists, we at Shawnee strive to

-Become knowledgeable concerning the basics of Christianity and Methodism

-Understand how we relate to the United Methodist Church and its governing structure

-Understand our local church community

-Have a personal relationship and connection with God in Jesus Christ

-Be faithful stewards

-Have a meaningful devotion and prayer life

-Feel connected to each other and the Church universal

-Enjoy harmonious and functional personal and family lives

-Respond to the needs of others inside and outside of the Church

Our Beliefs

United Methodists have a vital Christianity based upon a balanced view in all

matters. Within our congregation you are likely to find people who have a

“conservative” religious view, while others may be very “liberal” in terms of

their orientation to the Bible, revealed religion and how they see organized

religion. The dynamic of so wide a range of thinking makes for a very healthy

congregation. We value each other and our differing opinions on what are not

essentially our core beliefs.

What then are our core beliefs?

We believe in the Bible and We believe in God.

We believe in Jesus Christ and We believe in the Holy Spirit.

We believe people are important!

We believe in the Cross and We believe in forgiveness of sins.

We believe in victory through disciplined living and We believe in the centrality of love.

We believe in conversion, assurance, and scriptural holiness.

We believe in the church and We believe in the Kingdom of God.

We believe in life everlasting and We believe in you and God’s gift of love to all of us.

If you are in agreement, or if you would like to grow into the person God has in

mind for you, all you need to do is love the Lord and join us in participating in

the joy of a new life responding to His love for you.