What We Believe
At Parkside Christian Centre, our faith is centred on Jesus Christ. We believe that God loves the world, that Jesus came to save, and that the Holy Spirit is still at work today, changing lives and helping people follow God.
We are part of the Elim Pentecostal Church movement and share Elim’s core beliefs, known as the Foundational Truths.
These beliefs shape who we are as a church. They guide our worship, teaching, prayer, community life and mission in East Sheen.
Our Christian faith
We believe in one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe the Bible is God’s Word and the foundation for Christian faith and life. We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully God and fully human, who died for our sins, rose again, and will return.
We believe that every person is made in the image of God and has dignity, value and purpose. We also believe that everyone needs the forgiveness, grace and new life that only Jesus can give.
Elim’s Foundational Truths
As an Elim church, Parkside Christian Centre shares these key beliefs:
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for what we believe and how we live.
The Trinity
We believe in one God who exists eternally as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The Saviour
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We believe in his birth, life, teaching, death on the cross, resurrection, ascension, ongoing work for his people, and his promised return.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is God and is active today. The Holy Spirit draws people to faith, helps believers grow, gives power for Christian living, and equips the Church for worship, service and mission.
Humanity
We believe every person is made in God’s image and has great value. We also believe that humanity is affected by sin and needs the saving grace of God.
Salvation
We believe that salvation comes through repentance towards God and faith in Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, we can be forgiven, made right with God, and given new life.
The Church
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all who put their faith in Jesus. As a local church, we are part of that bigger family of believers.
Ministry
We believe God gives gifts and ministries to the Church so that people can be encouraged, equipped and built up in faith.
The Ordinances
We believe in baptism by full immersion in water for those who have put their faith in Jesus. We also share Communion, remembering Jesus’ death and looking forward to his return.
The Commission
We believe the Church is called to share the good news of Jesus with the world and to serve people with compassion, prayer and practical care.
The Coming King
We believe Jesus Christ will return personally, visibly and in power and glory.
The Future State
We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the final judgement, and eternal life with God for those who belong to Christ.
Living out what we believe
For us, faith is not only something we talk about. It is something we seek to live out together.
At Parkside Christian Centre, we want our beliefs to be seen in the way we worship God, welcome people, pray for one another, care for our community, and help people discover the hope found in Jesus.
Whether you are new to faith, exploring Christianity, or looking for a church to call home, you are very welcome at Parkside Christian Centre.