Pastor Hayden Norris & Family
Graduated The Master's Seminary 2005.
Convictions:
- Expository Preaching - A commitment to preaching the whole counsel of God from the text of Scripture.
- The Centrality of Christ - Jesus Christ is the sum and substance of our preaching, the standard of our living, and has supremacy over all things. Christ is central in Scripture, in the Church, and in our individual lives. “He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature” {Hebrews 1:3}.
- Sufficiency of the Gospel - The gospel is not an add-on to our services or merely an entry point to Christianity. The gospel is the message we preach and the means by which we persevere in the faith. We focus on applying the gospel to every area of living, including marriage, family, work, personal sanctification, evangelism, and Christian community. The gospel is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” {Romans 1:16}.
- Humble Orthodoxy - As a confessional church with an appreciation and conscious awareness of church history, we embrace the orthodox truths articulated throughout the ages. We desire to hold our beliefs with humility and honesty, knowing that whatever we have or have learned is due to God's gracious revelation.
- Robust Orthopraxy - A humble orthodoxy (correct thinking about God) should breed a robust orthopraxy (correct practice of the doctrines of God). The beliefs we esteem (credenda) influence and drive the practice of the church (agenda). A robust orthopraxy means demonstrating the power of the gospel in transformed lives where good works are evident among believers, and the gospel is commended and adorned through loving service with joyful sacrifice.
Book Recommendations:
- John MacArthur - Hard to Believe
- CJ Mahaney - The Cross Centered Life
- CJ Mahaney - Humility
- Jerry Bridges - The Discipline of Grace
- Dave Harvey - When Sinners Say I Do
- Joshua Harris - Stop Dating the Church
- JI Packer - Knowing God