We love Jesus. We love our neighbors. We make disciples who make disciples. We plant churches that plant churches.
Church of the Holy Spirit (Evangelical Anglican) is a “Three
Streams, One River” church. We own, recognize the value of, and practice
three great streams of Christianity:
1. The Evangelical (or reformed) stream.
This stream emphasizes the supreme authority of the Holy Scriptures in faith and life, and the necessity of personal conversion and biblical discipleship. We share its focus on the centrality of the cross of Christ, his atoning death as a substitution for us, and the truth of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. We also share its missionary and evangelistic imperatives. For more on the reformed stream in classic Anglicanism, see the doctrinal statements in the 39 Articles of Religion.
2. The Charismatic (or pentecostal) stream.
This stream emphasizes the present work of the Holy Spirit in miraculous power in the life of the believer and the Church. It upholds the role of every believer as a minister who serves with one or more spiritual gifts, including healing, prophecy, and tongues, all for the building up of the church. The Holy Spirit enables us to hear His voice, to walk our talk, and abide in His love.
3. The Sacramental (or catholic) stream.
This stream emphasizes the role of the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist, and the traditional orders of ordained ministry, in mediating the grace of God. It recognizes that the Holy Spirit has been at work in the church for 2000 years, including in the seven ecumenical councils, and He has given us a deposit of orthodox faith for our benefit and learning.
Along with many other churches and theologians, we believe that these
three great streams ought not to be separated.
Why do you call yourselves "Evangelical Anglicans?" Our evangelical commitments are very important to us.
Consider Alistair McGrath’s Definition of Evangelicalism: (from Christian Theology, p. 111). Evangelicals uphold:
The authority and sufficiency of scripture:
The uniqueness of redemption through the death of Christ on the cross;
The need for personal conversion;
The necessity, propriety, and urgency of evangelism.
“In ecclesiology, the NT does not stipulate any particular form of Church government; Therefore,
Evangelicalism is trans-denominational; There is no inconsistency in speaking of “Anglican evangelicals,” “Presbyterian evangelicals,” or even “Roman Catholic evangelicals.”
Evangelicalism is not a denomination, but a trend within denominations.
Evangelicalism represents an ecumenical movement.
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