Our Beliefs

Our beliefs aren't just statements on a page – they shape who we are and how we live as a church family. Each of our core beliefs has real-world implications for how we worship, grow, and serve together.


  • The Bible

    What We Believe: The Bible is God's perfect Word to us – inspired, without error, and our final authority for life and faith.


    Why It Matters: This means that in a world of shifting opinions and changing values:

    • We look to the Bible to guide our decisions and direct our steps
    • Our teaching is rooted in Scripture
    • We help each other understand and apply Scripture to daily life
  • God

    What We Believe: There is one God who exists in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is the Creator and Ruler of everything.


    Why It Matters: This shapes our entire approach to life and ministry:

    • We worship a personal God who wants relationship with us
    • We experience God's presence in our gatherings
    • We rely on His power and authority
  • Jesus

    What We Believe: Jesus is fully God and fully man. Through His death and resurrection, He provides the only way to be reconciled with God.


    Why It Matters: This changes everything about who we are:

    • We approach God with confidence because of Jesus
    • We extend grace to others because we've received grace
    • We live with purpose because Jesus gives life meaning
  • Holy Spirit

    What We Believe: The Holy Spirit lives in every believer, transforming us and empowering us for service.


    Why It Matters: This impacts how we live daily:

    • We expect God to work in and through us
    • We rely on His guidance in decisions
    • We use our spiritual gifts to serve others
    • We experience real transformation
  • Salvation

    What We Believe: Salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone – not by our own efforts.

    Why It Matters: This shapes how we share our faith:

    • We share the hope we have found
    • We help people understand God’s invitation to relationship
    • We celebrate every story of life change
  • The Church

    What We Believe: The church is God's family – not just an organization but a living community of believers.


    Why It Matters: This affects how we do life together:

    • We prioritize relationships over programs
    • We care for each other in practical ways
    • We serve together to impact our community
  • The Future

    What We Believe: Jesus will return and make all things new, establishing His eternal kingdom.


    Why It Matters: This gives us perspective for today:

    • We live with eternal purpose
    • We invest in what lasts forever
    • We face challenges with hope
    • We work urgently to share the Gospel
  • Religious Liberty

    What We Believe: God alone is Lord of the conscience. Church and state should remain separate, with each having distinct roles and responsibilities ordained by God.


    Why It Matters: This shapes how we engage with our world:

    • We rely on spiritual means, not political power, to advance the Gospel
    • We respect governing authorities while maintaining our spiritual independence
    • We advocate for religious freedom for all people
    • We serve our community through love rather than force
  • What about...

    For more information, including more detailed explanations of the beliefs above, please see the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message.


Frequently Asked Questions


  • What is a Sunday service like?

    You can expect services to last 65 minutes, with modern worship music and a sermon that explains the meaning of a Biblical text and how it should apply to your lfie.

  • What do I wear?

    On Sundays at Third Coast, you'll find people in jeans, tshirts, fishing shirts, dresses, cardigans, golf shirts, hats, and shorts. You can dress casually or like you are going to the office and you are going to fit in either way.

  • How do my kids take part?

    We provide kids ministry during both services for newborn babies all the way through 5th grade. You are also welcome to bring your children with you to worship. It is common for children to be in worship with their parents and we love to have their energy in the service!

  • Will I be singled out as a visitor during the service?

    No, we do not make visitors stand or raise their hands or anything like that. But we would love the opportunity to meet you and so our staff hang out in the lobby before and after services.

  • Do you offer communion?

    We celebrate communion together as a church on the First Sunday of each month.

  • Can someone pray for me?

    Yes, we would be glad to pray for you! You can find a staff member or another leader who will pray with you. Or you can submit a prayer need below.

  • Do you livestream your services?

    Yes! You can find them on YouTube.

  • Are you a part of a denomination?

    Yes, we partner with Texas Baptists through the cooperative program. We give along with

    churches across Texas to enable missions work in the state, across the country, and

    around the world.