Message From the Elders
June 1, 2025
Vision
The Vision of Hendersonville Church of Christ
The Vision of Hendersonville Church of Christ
with our hearts believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the living God and we solemnly covenant with one another this day that we accept him as our Lord and Master, and the Word of God as our guide; and whatever we know or may learn to be his will we will with diligence strive to do.”
These words were written and commissioned by 18 believers on April 2, 1893, as they signed what is now referred to as the charter for Hendersonville Church of Christ.
Today, over 125 years after the signing of the charter and, in 1977, the congregation’s journey down Main Street to our current building, we continue to believe in Jesus as the Son of God, inviting others to join the journey in following Him.
We begin with the story of Jesus. We then connect with His body, begin transforming into His image and participate in His work. The cycle continues, guiding us ever closer to God.
We are a community of believers who seek to follow Jesus Christ in faith, love, and service. We welcome all people, regardless of background or life experience, to join us in pursuing a deeper relationship with God and one another.
Our beliefs are rooted in Scripture and shaped by grace, humility, and a commitment to growing together in Christ. These statements outline the core values and convictions that guide our shared life of faith.
We believe there is one eternal God who exists as three in one—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2).
We believe that God is the creator of everything, especially human beings, who are made in His image (Genesis 1:26-27). God designed us to be in a relationship with Him and to reflect His character, managing creation in a way that brings Him glory and honor (Psalm 8).
We believe that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human (John 1:1-14). He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life, died on the cross to pay for our sins, and rose from the dead on the third day (Matthew 16:21). He then ascended to Heaven and now sits at the right hand of God (Psalm 110:1) as the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, working to bring all creation back to God (Romans 8:20-21).
We believe the Holy Spirit lives within every believer (Acts 2:38-39), supports us in weakness and prays on our behalf (Romans 8:26), and equips us with spiritual gifts so we can serve the church and community (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).
We believe the Bible is the word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit. It prepares and equips believers for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Bible serves as the ultimate authority for faith, morality, and Christian living. Its truth is eternal and unchanging, standing firm regardless of cultural shifts or current events.
We believe that all people have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23), and that we are made right with God by His grace through Jesus Christ (Romans 3:23-24). This grace is a gift, freely given when someone hears the Gospel—the message of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection—turns from sin, puts their faith in Jesus, confesses him as Lord, and is born again of water and the Spirit through baptism (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9-10; John 3:3-5).
We believe the church is a community of believers who have been saved through the blood of Jesus, adopted into God’s family (Romans 8:14–17), and called to represent Christ in the world (2 Corinthians 5:20). The church is the body of Christ, the temple of the Holy Spirit, and the foundation of truth (Ephesians 1:22–23; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Timothy 3:15). We believe that actively participating in the church is essential for growing in Christ.
We believe that Jesus will return one day to raise the dead, judge all people with righteousness, establish the fullness of God’s kingdom, and reign forever with His people (1 Corinthians 15:50–57; Revelation 21:1–8; 22:5).
To love and glorify God, promote spiritual growth in His family and reflect Jesus by serving and teaching others.
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