WHAT WE BELIEVE

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

Poinciana Christian Church belongs to the fellowship of churches commonly referred to as "the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ." PCC is an independent church, bearing no affiliation with any denomination. Our core beliefs would include the inerrancy of Scripture, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and a plan of salvation that includes faith (Hebrews 11:6), repentance (Acts 2:38), confession (Romans 10:9) and water baptism (Acts 2:38).

Because PCC aims for relevance in all her programs and ministries, change is common as new ideas and technologies are incorporated and old, outdated methods are discarded. However, doctrinal purity is an unchanging priority and is never compromised. PCC is committed to offering "the old, old story" in a way that is fresh and exciting.

Specific questions about our beliefs and ministries are welcomed. You may contact us through this website and a member of our staff will respond.

POINCIANA CHRISTIAN CHURCH
“CORE VALUES”

1. Worship (Psalm 89:15)
Why this must be a core value: Worship is central to the Christian life.
What it looks like in the life of the church: Provide opportunities for weekly worship.

2. Truth (2 Timothy 3:16)
Why this must be a core value: The Bible is God’s truth and the only guide we need in matters of faith and practice.
What it looks like in the life of the church: Preaching, classes for all ages, carefully chosen curriculums, church discipline, church governance, the cultivation of unity on essentials.

3. Leadership (Proverbs 11:14)
Why this must be a core value: Christ-centered leadership is critical to the health and growth of the church.
What it looks like in the life of the church: Recruit and develop qualified leaders, regular leadership meetings, retreats, and conferences, accountability, consensus decision making, adherence to biblical qualifications, careful screening.

4. Unity (Philippians 2:1-2)
Why this must be a core value: Unity is a deterrent to strife and an accelerant to ministry.
What it looks like in the life of the church: Adherence to the classic saying: “In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, love.” The philosophical unity of the eldership, respect for the leaders’ authority, acceptance and equal treatment of all people groups, church discipline, efforts to strengthen relationships, marriages, and families.

5. Faith (Hebrews 11:6)
Why this must be a core value: Without faith it is impossible to please God.
What this looks like in the life of the church: A wiliness to do whatever we believe God is leading us to do, regardless of the risk involved.

6. Excellence (2 Corinthians 8:7)
Why this must be a core value: Excellence demonstrates our love for God, maximizes our effectiveness in ministry, and gives us credibility with people.

7. Involvement (1 Peter 4:10-11)
Why this must be a core value: Service is commanded and essential to the growth of both the individual and the church.
What it looks like in the life of the church: Ministry expansion, recruiting, training, gift assessment, people willingly and joyfully sacrificing time, money, and talents.

8. Fellowship  (Acts 2:42)
Why this must be a core value: Everyone in the family is strengthened by fellowship.
What it looks like in the life of the church: Interpersonal relationships nourished and deepened by small groups, Bible studies, youth activities, sports ministry, meal times, support groups, mission trips, and ministry teams.

9. Stewardship  (Luke 16:10-12)
Why this must be a core value: It is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. (1 Corinthians 4:2)
What it looks like in the life of the church: Preaching and teaching on stewardship, seminars such as Financial Peace University, effective ministry fair, well-functioning ministry teams, work days, mission trips, faith promise, leadership that leads by example, building care and maintenance, finance ministry team.

10. Evangelism   (Matthew 28:19-20)
Why this must be a core value: Jesus commanded us to go and make disciples. (Matthew 28:19-20)
What it looks like in the life of the church: Evangelistic preaching, personal witnessing, missions program, community outreach, advertising, discipleship training, sport’s ministry.