We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
We believe that the scripture of the Old and New Testaments is the fully inspired Word of God and is the infallible standard for faith and practise.
We believe in God the Father; the infinite Spirit Who concerns Himself mercifully and with justice in the affairs of mankind. He hears and answers prayer and saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary. We believe in His sinless life, miracles and teachings, that He died on the cross taking the penalty for our sins, that He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. We believe that He is now at the right hand of God interceding for that and us He will personally, visibly return to earth again.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, Who was sent to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement. We believe the Holy Spirit lives in every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding helper, teacher and comforter. We believe the Holy Spirit desires to express Himself in His fullness in every believer; to develop in us godly character, to empower us and to minister through us in the exercise of all His gifts.
We believe that all human beings are sinners by nature and choice and are therefore under God's judgement, that God forgives and transforms by the Holy Spirit those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord. This is what is known as being "born again".
We believe in the universal church, the living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all born again persons are members.
We believe in commemorating our Lord's death by partaking of the bread, symbolizing Christ's body broken for us, and of the cup, symbolizing Christ's blood. This is commonly called communion. Communion is open to all believers.
We believe in the necessity of water baptism as an act of commitment to Christ. This is a demonstration of belief in, and identification with, the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. At SouthSide, we practice baptism by immersion.
We believe that Christ will visibly return to earth a second time and that all believers will be taken up with Him, to be with Him forever. We believe in the final judgement of the world, in eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked. We believe in the eternal judgement of Satan and his angels.
Core Values
1. ENJOYING GOD
Developing an intimate relationship with Him through prayer, reflection, worship, application of Scripture and service
2. EMPOWERMENT
Serving the Lord with our talents and gifts in our area of passion and calling
3. CARING
Care/support groups fostered as a vehicle for life change; caring for each person so that the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of people are met in a relevant and effective way
4. OUTREACH
Extending God's love and hope within our own culture and cross-culturally through the message of salvation
5. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
On-going training, coaching and encouragement of leaders
6. CULTURALLY RELEVANT
In structure, style of worship and teaching
7. PERSONAL HOLINESS
Living a lifestyle that is true to our commitment to Christ as Lord
8. CHURCH PLANTING
Extending the Great Commission to other regions through new churches
9. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
a) contributing to the community in resources and time
b) working together with pastors, church leaders, and fellow believers in our community to foster an attitude of unity and co-operation between churches.
10. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Developing an active role in influencing our culture with Godly values, as well as taking a stand against influences that erode our Judeo-Christian ethic.
