What we believe

Jesus Christ is the foundation of our values and beliefs

As a diverse family, we believe it’s important to wrestle with the Bible together. Like all families, we interpret the world through a particular lens. For us, that lens is the person, teaching, and work of Jesus Christ.

Centered on Christ’s example and grounded in our history, our values and beliefs prompt us to extend the Kingdom of God in our communities and world.

Core Values

Shaping our identity and moving us to action, our ten Core Values reflect Christ’s call in our lives. Learn more about the Brethren in Christ core values.

  • Witnessing to the world

  • Serving compassionately

  • Pursuing peace

  • Living simply

  • Relying on God

  • Experiencing God’s love and grace

  • Believing the Bible

  • Worshiping God

  • Following Jesus

  • Belonging to the community of faith

Articles of Faith and Doctrine

Summarizing our theological beliefs, the Articles of Faith and Doctrine share our biblical understanding of God and his work in the world.

  • The inspiration and illumination of the Holy Spirit

  • The centrality of Christ in divine revelation

  • The New Testament as interpreter of the Old Testament

  • The scriptural focus on piety and obedience

  • The essential value of community consensus in the interpretive process

Find out more from the Brethren in Christ Articles of Faith and Doctrine page.

Positions

Influenced by our theological traditions, the BIC U.S. position documents express our views on select theological topics.