RHCC doctrine and mission guide
Know what we confess, understand why we exist, and put those convictions into practice.
The sources and their roles
Scripture is our final authority. The supplied Statement of Faith records RHCC’s doctrinal commitments. The Mission Statement Reference supplies the current mission and Believe, Belong, Become language. The older MVP transcript is historical context for pastoral voice and ministry philosophy. Its earlier mission and five-M pathway do not establish the present curriculum.
Our shared purpose
For His Kingdom; For His Glory. We exist to advance God’s kingdom and magnify His glory in all we say, do, and become.
Believe in Christ. Belong to Christ and His people. Become like Christ, being transformed and sent. These connected dimensions shape the whole course. The mission reference identifies 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Matthew 6:33 as anchor passages. Read them in their biblical contexts; the first concerns God-honoring conduct that considers others, and the second kingdom priority amid anxiety about daily provision.
Doctrinal coverage
| Statement article | Modules | Teaching emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| God’s Word | 2 | 66 books; God-breathed, given without error, preserved, final authority. |
| Trinity | 3 | One God eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. |
| God, the Father | 3, 7 | The Father’s love, sending of the Son, and adoption into His family. |
| God, the Son | 5, 10 | Eternal deity, virgin birth, sacrificial death, bodily resurrection, preparation for believers, physical return to reign. |
| God, the Holy Spirit | 8 | Confession of Jesus, indwelling, understanding Scripture, empowered godly living. |
| Creation and Marriage | 4 | God as Creator; marriage of man and woman; sexual intimacy within marriage. |
| Satan | 4, 10 | Created rebel, enemy, limited power, certain eternal punishment. Human responsibility for sin remains real. |
| Salvation | 5, 6 | Universal sinfulness; repentance and trust in Christ alone; eternal life as gift. |
| Security | 6, 7 | Believers eternally safe in Jesus; good works evidence genuine faith. |
| The Church | 9, 12 | Christ’s living body since Pentecost; local assemblies; worship, gospel witness, Christlike maturity. Christ’s promise does not guarantee numerical growth of every local congregation. |
| Heaven | 10 | Blessed eternity with God for believers; eternal judgment for unbelievers. |
| Choice | 6, 12 | God’s sovereign choice, His love for the world, the genuine offer of life, and the call to respond. Read this alongside salvation through Christ alone; sincere seeking is not an alternative means of salvation. |
Use the sources carefully
The supplied statement’s Trinity reference contains a typographical error: Matthew 29:19 should read Matthew 28:19. The original PDF is preserved unchanged. Explanations in the course clarify the statement rather than claiming to revise the church’s adopted wording.
The statement does not settle every question about spiritual gifts, baptism and Communion practice, church offices and qualifications, or end-times sequence. The MVP transcript describes a historical governance model; confirm current practice with the pastor and current governing documents before teaching it as policy. An omission is not proof that RHCC has no position.
The MVP transcript is an unedited delivery record. Retain its concern for hospitality, equipping, generosity, unity, and gracious conversation. Do not treat every rhetorical statement as a doctrinal definition. God’s love does not depend on creation; grace is undeserved; pastors both equip and shepherd; small groups are a practical setting for growth; confidentiality and reporting serious harm must not be suppressed in the name of unity.
Holding RHCC’s convictions does not require describing every distinctive as necessary for salvation. Discuss differences honestly and charitably. The assigned BibleProject and BiblicalTraining resources support the teaching; their positions do not automatically become RHCC doctrine.
Bring conviction into life
After each lesson, explain one conviction from Scripture, name one concrete response in your words, actions, or character, and discuss what you learned through practice. At the final meeting, assess the proposed next step by its biblical faithfulness, contribution to RHCC’s mission, care for people, and fit with present readiness and responsibilities.