OUR BELIEFS
OUR BELIEFS
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
The Father: God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good: He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
The Son: Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we could have life.
The Holy Spirit: His presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.
Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
Humanity is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. We were created to have fellowship with God, but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, we cannot attain a right relationship with God through our own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
The death of Jesus Christ, on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, it cannot be earned through our own efforts.
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. The Church is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands; it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
We believe that upon belief in the Lord Jesus Christ believers are baptized in the Holy Spirit, in whom also we are sealed for the day of redemption. In relation to the unbelieving world, the Holy Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness and judgment. He is the agent of the new birth, and His work among believers includes His sealing, indwelling, infilling, guiding, and teaching them. He graciously equips the Christian for godly living and service and anoints and empowers believers for ministry and witness. We also believe He gifts believers as He will with gifts described in the New Testament; such gifts are designed to testify to the presence of the kingdom and to empower and edify the church to fulfill its calling and mission.
CORE VALUES
We are a church dedicated to serving our community and meeting real, tangible needs. We want to partner with the amazing people who are making amazing things happen.
We believe Jesus is worthy of all of our passion. We pour everything we have into everything we do.
OUR STAFF
Pastor Alan T. Neiman
Lead Pastor
Born & Raised in St. Lucie County Florida.
Founded Lakeside Fellowship Church in 1996.
Married to Jennifer and father to Tyler & Sophia.
Education: Word of life Bible institute – Biblical Studies 1986
Tennessee Temple University B.A. Pastoral Studies 1989
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Master of Divinity 1993
Hobbies: Enjoys beekeeping, aviation, horticulture & is a big fan of The Andy Griffith Show!
Pastor Pedro Monzon
Associate Pastor
Pastor Ralph Fraser
Worship Pastor
Kathy Heckman
Financial Secretary
Scott Stewart
Tech Director
HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS