These are the core beliefs that guide Bold Youth Ministries and Fort Meade Methodist Church. We hope they help you know what we teach and why we do what we do.
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The Trinity
We describe God in three persons. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are commonly used to refer to the threefold nature of God. Sometimes we use other terms, such as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.
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The Church
We believe that the church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ's life and ministry in the world today.
We believe that the mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
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The Bible
We believe that the Bible is God's Word.
We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice.
We believe that Christians need to know and study the Old Testament and the New Testament.
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Baptism
Through baptism we are joined with the church and with Christians everywhere.
Baptism is an outward symbol of our inward new life and a sign of God's love and forgiveness of our sins.
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The Lord's Supper (Communion)
The Lord's Supper is a holy meal of bread and juice from the vine that symbolizes the body and blood of Christ.
The Lord's Supper recalls the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and celebrates the unity of all the members of God's family.