Statement of Faith
This statement of faith forms the foundation of the ministry done through Thrive Kids Canada and serves as the guideline for publications, programming and staffing, and partnerships.
- We believe in the external existence of one God, existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We believe that Jesus Christ, begotten by the Holy Spirit, came to earth as Son of God and Savior, being wholly God and truly man.
- We believe the Bible’s Old and New Testaments are inspired by God, and are of supreme and final authority in faith and life, when correctly interpreted.
- We believe that all people were created in the image of God and therefore have inherent value regardless of race, religion, etc. As a result, He accepts everyone with love and expects His church to do the same.
- We believe that through humankind's will, sin entered the world, resulting in separation from God, and that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.We believe that through receiving Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, our relationship with God is eternally restored. This is a process of grace and not of works, nor of religious format/actions.
- We believe in salvation as a journey and a developing relationship, and that restored relationship with God is shown by His character being developed in us through the power of the Holy Spirit.We believe that Christian leaders should be actively pursuing living out the character of Jesus.
- We believe in the creation of the world through intelligent design by God (simply: In the beginning, God) and that God set humans as stewards of that creation.We believe that the example of Jesus prioritizing children should be followed by His church and that it is our duty to see children as a priority in ministry.
- We believe that the Holy Spirit’s power is demonstrated in and through us for the accomplishment of Christ’s last commandment, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation”.
Thrive Kids Canada is not a standalone church, but rather an interdenominational partner of outreach with Christian gospel-oriented churches. Therefore, Thrive does not support the teaching of denominationally diverse lifestyles and doctrines with its child care program hours