About Us

Beliefs

The Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, without error, and the primary means by which God changes lives. The Bible is the supreme authority and only infallible source for all of our doctrine, life, and church practice.

We believe that there is only one true and living God, who has eternally and unchangeably existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; we believe that the three persons of the Trinity are equal in power and glory, and are each fully and truly God; we believe the character and nature of this one, true God is put on display in the natural realm and clearly revealed in the pages of Holy Scripture.

All people are sinners and totally unable to save themselves from the power of sin and the judgment of God except by His mercy. 

Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. In his sovereign freedom God chooses to call to Himself all those He will save. We believe His choice is based on His grace, not on any human individual merit, or foreseen faith. There is no salvation apart from faith in Jesus Christ.
God is gracious and faithful to His people not simply as individuals but as families in successive generations according to His Covenant promises.

The church is the covenant community of God and the sphere within which the grace of God is made available through the preaching and teaching of the Bible and the administration of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. It is the responsibility of Christians to be united to a local congregation of believers.

Jesus will return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and to receive His people to Himself.

Every dimension of our lives is to be lived to the glory of God under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

In addition to these beliefs, the elders and deacons of Lakeside Presbyterian Church subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Larger, and Shorter Catechism. We believe the Westminster Standards are the best summary of the historic Christian faith that is found in Scripture.

Values

Biblical Fidelity &
Expository Preaching

An unyielding commitment to the inspiration, inerrancy, authority, sufficiency, and efficacy of Scripture for worship, faith and practice, and an unbending dedication to expository preaching that by the Holy Spirit informs the mind, transforms the heart, and stirs the affections (Isa. 55:10-11; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Titus 1:9; 2 Pet. 1:21; Rom. 10:17; Acts 2:14-36, 42; 20:27; Rom. 10:14-15; Heb. 4:12; 2 Tim. 4:1-5; see also: WCF I; WLC Q. 3-6; 35; 155-160).

Gospel Driven &
Christ Exalting Ministry

A sincere passion to proclaim the gospel of grace in all we do, always with the aim of exalting Christ in the hearts, minds, and affections of God’s people (1 Cor. 1:23; 2:2; 15:3-4; Eph. 3:8; John 21:15-19; Phil. 1:21; 3:8; see also: WCF VII; VIII; WLC Q. 32; 36; 42-56).

Earnest Prayer &
Godly Leadership   

A fervent resolve to practice personal and corporate prayer, which undergirds all that we do and is the foundation for godly leadership in the home and in the church (Matt. 6:5-13; 1 Thess. 5:17; Acts 2:42; Eph. 1:15-23; Acts 12:5; Acts 20:28; 1 Tim. 3:1-13; 4:12; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; see also: WCF XIV; XVI; XXI; XXVI; WLC Q. 178-196).

Confessional Integrity &
Presbyterian Polity
A resolute and joyful adherence to the Westminster Standards coupled with a strong commitment to biblical Presbyterianism (Jude 3; Heb. 10:23; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; Acts 15:1-21; 2 Thess. 2:15; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 2:1; see also: WCF XXXI).

Reformed Worship & Vibrant Community    
A joyful commitment to, and humble confidence in, the ordinary means of grace and the elements given to us in Scripture for Lord’s Day worship, in concert with welcoming, nurturing, and loving Christian fellowship (Ex. 20:1-11; Deut. 4:2; Ps. 100; Acts 2:42-47; 20:7; Rom. 12:10; 1 Cor. 11:17-34; 12:12-31; John 13:34; see also: WCF XXI; WLC Q. 153-196).

Intentional Evangelism &
Personal Discipleship      

A purposeful commitment to bold evangelism, coupled with a dedication to serious, deliberate, faith-maturing discipleship (Luke 9:1-6; Acts 7:1-60; 8:26-40; 2 Tim. 2:2; 4:5; Matt. 28:19; Luke 9:23-24; Col. 1:28-29; see also: WCF III; VIII; X; XII; XIV; XV; XVI; XIX; XXVI; WLC Q.30; 67; 72-76; 91; 97-149).

Missional Clarity &
Church Multiplication  

A fervent and undistracted commitment to make disciples of all nations through the preaching of the gospel and the planting and strengthening of biblical churches (Matt. 28:16-20; Acts 14:7, 21-23; 15:35; Rom. 10:14-17; Titus 1:5-9; see also: WCF XXV; XXXIII).

Cross-Generational &
Cross-Cultural Engagement  

A deep commitment to welcoming and engaging all generations from varied cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds that reflects the heavenly, eternal worship of the church (Deut. 7:9; Ps. 45:17; 71:17-18; 78:1-8; 89:1; 145:4; Gen. 12:3; Ps. 67; Rev. 7:9-10; 22:1-5; see also: WCF VII; XXV; XXVI).

Worship

At Lakeside, we are committed to worshiping God as he desires - according to his invitation and direction in his Word. As such, every part of our worship is chosen and planned according to God's Word. In each worship service we seek to read God’s Word, sing God’s Word, pray God’s Word, hear God’s Word, and see God’s Word.

We read God’s Word in our Call to Worship, Benediction, Assurance of Pardon, and Corporate Reading of Scripture.

We sing God’s Word in our joyful congregational singing of Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Our music is not designed to appeal to a particular market audience, but to assist and encourage the people to sing praise to the Lord.

We pray God’s Word in our various prayers through the service. We offer up prayers of praise, thanksgiving, confession, and petition.
We preach God’s Word through expository preaching through whole books of the Bible. The clear preaching of God’s Word is the means by which God produces faith in the hearts of unbelievers and conforms his people more and more to Christ (Romans 10:14-17; John 17:17). The proclamation of God’s Word is meant to teach, train, correct, and encourage.

We see God’s Word through the proper administration of the sacraments. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are signs and seals of the grace of God. They are visible pictures by which the Lord builds up his church and confirms his promises to the church.

In each of these elements, the whole church worships together - therefore, "worship" is not limited to a time of music and singing but is a term that embraces the whole service.
Thanksgiving at Lakeside
November 15th 6pm
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