What we Believe

Building a faith community centered on Jesus and rooted in Biblical truth

Our Core Values

Every Next Step Matters

We believe healthy things grow. Everyone is called to take the next step toward becoming more like Jesus. Whether it’s learning, serving, or connecting, we commit to continual growth in faith and action. (Colossians 1:9-12, Ephesians 4:11-15)

Shaped by Scripture

The Bible is our foundation. It is God’s Word, powerful and true, guiding how we live, think, and love. By aligning our lives with Jesus and His teaching, we experience the abundant life He promises. (Matthew 7:24-27, 2 Timothy 3:16)

Authentic Community

We are created to live in relationships that reflect God’s love. In community, we grow by knowing others and being known, celebrating and serving together. Moving beyond rows into groups creates space for transformation. (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25)

Blessed to Be a Blessing

The church exists to bring God’s love to the world. We live generously, using our time, talents, and resources to remove barriers and share the hope of Jesus with our community and beyond. (Matthew 20:28, Genesis 12, Mark 2, Philippians 2, John 12)

How We Live Out Our Beliefs

Worship Together:

We gather as a community to honor God and grow in faith.

Serve Others:

We believe generosity and service reflect the heart of Christ.

Take Next Steps:

We encourage everyone to pursue a personal journey of spiritual growth and discipleship.

Our Beliefs

McCook Christian Church belongs to the Restoration Movement which began as a church unity movement that is built on the desire to agree on essentials while leaving room for freedom in the many non-essentials that often divide the larger church today.

  • God

    There is one God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and each possesses all the attributes of God. God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe and everything in it.


  • Jesus

    Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is one with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Born of a virgin, He lived a sinless life, died for all sin, rose after three days to conquer sin and death, ascended to heaven, and will return to reign as King.


  • Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit, one with the Father and Jesus, lives within those who trust and surrender to Christ. As our comforter, guide, and advocate, the Holy Spirit provides wisdom, understanding of Scripture, and intercession in prayer.


  • Bible

    The Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for all matters of faith and practice. It is completely trustworthy, providing wisdom, guidance, and encouragement for daily living.


  • Humanity

    Every person is created in God’s image to reflect Him and live in relationship with their Heavenly Father. While we have great potential for good, we also have the freedom to choose sin, which separates us from God. According to Scripture, all have sinned, and the consequence of sin is death, breaking the relationship we were created to have with Him.


  • Salvation

    Restoring our relationship with God requires addressing the penalty of sin, a debt we cannot pay. Salvation is a free gift through Jesus’ sacrifice, received by faith in Him as Forgiver and Leader. Through confession, repentance, and baptism, we are reconciled to God and restored to our purpose now and forever.