The mission of The Field’s Edge is to promote human dignity by cultivating

home for the homeless and empowering a lifestyle of service for the glory of

Christ.

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1. We believe that the 66 books of the Bible are the inerrant and infallible

word of God. The Bible is the supreme and final authority in testing

claims about what is true and right.

2 Timothy 3:15-17, 1 John 5:9, Galatians 1:9, Psalm 19:7, Psalm 119:130

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2. We believe in one holy, living, and sovereign God existing in three coequal

and co-eternal persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 6:4, Romans 11:36, Matthew 28:19

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3. We believe that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born

of the Virgin Mary, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy. His miraculous

birth ensured that He was truly God and truly man, untainted by

inherited sin, and the only perfect sacrifice for the redemption of

humanity.

Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-35, Galatians 4:4-5

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4. We believe that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 3:23

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5. We believe that in His mercy, God sent His eternal and sinless Son Jesus

to be the all-sufficient sacrifice for sin, that he was crucified, died, was

buried, and rose from the dead.

1 Peter 1:19-20, Hebrews 1:2, Romans 8:3, Colossians 1:19, Acts 2:36, Galatians 3:13,

2 Corinthians 5:21, Mark 16:19, Romans 3:25-26

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6. We believe that through Christ’s suffering and death, He obtained

forgiveness of sins and perfect righteousness for all who repent and

believe in Him. We believe that justification is by faith alone apart from

works.

Ephesians 1:7, Romans 3:28, John 1:12, James 2:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:26, Titus

3:3-7, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 6:23

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7. We believe that good works are the fruits and evidences of a true and

saving faith.

James 2:17, 1 Peter 2:11, Romans 6:14, 1 John 3:6

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8. We believe that the commission to make disciples of all nations is the

core of our ministry.

Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:14-15

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Statement on the Sanctity of Human Life

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We believe that all human life is sacred, created by God in His image, and

deserving of protection from the moment of conception. Abortion is not a

choice, but the deliberate taking of an innocent life—an act of murder that

violates the 6th Commandment (Exodus 20:13). We oppose all forms of

abortion, including surgical and chemical abortions, which intentionally end

the life of a pre-born child. We also oppose the destruction or discarding of

embryos, as every human life, regardless of its stage of development, has

inherent worth and dignity. Every human life, from the pre-born to the elderly,

from the physically or mentally challenged to those nearing natural death,

has immeasurable value. We are therefore morally obligated to defend,

protect, and value all human life, especially the most vulnerable among us.

However, we also believe in the power of the gospel to redeem and restore.

There is forgiveness and healing for those who have participated in abortion

or any sin that violates the sanctity of human life through repentance and

faith in Jesus Christ. In Him, there is grace, mercy, and the promise of new life

(Psalm 103:8-12; 1 John 1:9; 2 Cor. 5:17). As followers of Christ, we are called to

speak the truth in love, extending both compassion and the hope of salvation

to all who seek forgiveness. (Gen. 1:26-27, 9:6; Psalm 139; Matt. 9:36, 14:14, 18:1-

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Statement on Biblical Marriage

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We believe God is the Author of marriage. From the beginning, God willed

marriage to be a permanent, indissoluble, and fruitful covenant between one

biological male (“man”) and one biological female (“woman”). Marriage is,

therefore, not a mere societal or legal construct, but rather traces its origins to

God’s design and intention for the human person, ultimately revealing the

mystery of the nuptial union of Christ and His church. Intimate sexual activity

is a physical sign of this loving, covenantal communion and the complete

commitment of oneself to another, making possible a fruitful participation in

God’s work of creation. As such, God intended that sexual intimacy may only

occur within the bounds of the marital covenant. Any form of sexual

immorality disfigures God’s intention for human sexuality, offends God, and

corrupts the integrity of the Christian community. (Gen. 2:18-25; Mark 10:6-9;

Eph. 5:21-33; Matt. 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6).

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Statement on Biblical Sexuality

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We believe God created humanity in His own image as embodied souls. In so

doing, God created two types of bodies as distinct biological sexes: male and

female. He created these two sexes with the capacity for an intimate,

covenantal, and fruitful union. Preserving the real distinction written into these

two sexes by the author of creation is therefore essential to preserving God’s

intention for humanity. (Gen. 1:26-27; 1 Thess. 5:23).

Moreover, the body and the soul do not represent divisible realities. God

creates each person, both body and soul, with intentionality. However,

mankind’s fallen nature has the potential to result in a dualistic rejection of

either one’s spiritual nature or physical body. Rejecting such incomplete

conceptions of the human person, we therefore believe God intended the

human person to possess integrity of being, a unity of material and spiritual

realities. Because this ministry believes that Christ comes to restore all things

and heal the brokenness found in creation, we must only affirm conceptions

of human sexuality that conform with Christ’s restorative work in this world.

(Gen. 2:5-7; Jer. 18:6; Rev. 21:5).

Therefore, we believe that any form of sexual immorality (such as adultery,

fornication, cohabitation, homosexual behavior, rejection of one’s biological

sex, use of pornography, etc.) is sinful and offensive to God. (Matt. 15:18-20; 1

Cor. 6:9-10).

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and

forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

(Acts 3:19-21; Rom. 10:9-10; 1 Cor. 6:9-11).

We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness,

respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed

toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with

Scripture nor the doctrines of the ministry. (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31; 1 John 3:14-

15; Eph. 4:31).

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Statement on Gender

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We believe that God, in His perfect wisdom and sovereignty, created mankind

in His image as male and female, establishing the unchangeable reality of

biological sex (Gen. 1:26-27; Matt. 19:4). Gender is not a social construct but a

divine design, and any attempt to reject or alter one’s God-given sex is a

rejection of His created order.

Because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23), we

recognize that those struggling with sexual sin or gender confusion need the

grace and truth of the gospel. Therefore, we call all people to repentance and

faith in Jesus Christ, who alone can redeem, restore, and transform hearts (1

Cor. 6:11; 2 Cor. 5:17). As Christians, we are committed to speaking the truth in

love (Eph. 4:15), upholding God’s design for gender, and ministering with

compassion to those in need of His saving grace.

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Statement on Unity, Forgiveness, and Dignity

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We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of The Field’s

Edge as a part of the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model

to our members and the community, it is imperative that all persons

employed by The Field’s Edge, members of the Board of Directors,

Chairpersons of Committees, and members of the Missional Community

agree to and abide by this Statement of Faith. (Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:14-

16; 1 Thessalonians 5:22).

We recognize that while believers share unity in primary doctrines of the

Christian faith, there are differences in secondary and tertiary matters. Our

unity is built on the gospel, and we reject theological extremes that hinder our

witness or cause division. We reject hyper-Calvinism, which denies human

responsibility and discourages evangelism, and hyper-charismania, which

elevates spiritual experiences above the authority of Scripture. While we

affirm God’s sovereignty and the work of the Holy Spirit, we hold that all beliefs

and experiences must align with biblical truth and serve to build up the body

of Christ. (Romans 14:1-9; Ephesians 4:1-6; Philippians 2:1-4).

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and

forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

(Acts 3:19-21; Romans 10:9-10; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11). We also believe that every

person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity.

(Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed

toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with

Scripture nor the doctrines of The Field’s Edge.

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Statement of Final Authority on Matters of Faith and Conduct

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This statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible

itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority

concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and

final source of all that we believe. For purposes of The Field’s Edge’s faith,

doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, the Chief Ministry Officer is The Field’s

Edge’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.