The Bible teaches that the Christian life is lived together as the church - a local body of believers coming together as God's covenant community.

Boundaries around spiritual care and protection.
Distinction between outside and insiders.
Basis for accountability.
Context for carrying out the "one anothers" of the NT.

Gather for worship (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Disciple each other (Matthew 28:19-20)
Guard the church's doctrine (Galatians 1:8-9)
Follow & support their leaders (Hebrews 13:17)
Serve the body (John 13:14-15)

First Hewitt affirms the New Testament offices of pastor and deacon, who lead within a framework of the congregation’s authority to guard the church’s membership and doctrine.

Teaching, shepherding, overseeing.
1 Peter 5:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; Acts 20:28

Practical needs, church unity, member care.
Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Affirming members, guarding doctrine.
Matthew 16:18-19, 18:15-20; Galatians 1:8-9

Our vision is to equip every member of First Hewitt to participate in the Great Commission by serving Jesus locally and globally, inside and outside the church walls.

Use our gifts to build up the local church.
1 Corinthians 12; 1 Peter 4:10; Galatians 5:13; Philippians 2:3

Spending our lives for the good of our community.
Matthew 22:39; Jeremiah 29:7; Galatians 6:10

Carry the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Romans 10:14-15