Historical Creed

SDM is "Orthodox" in our theology meaning (Other people have and are), drawing from the foundations of early Apostolic and Church Fathers. We embrace without reservation the great creeds of the historic Christian Church including the Apostles Creed of 390 A.D., the Nicene Creed of 325 A.D., and others.

SDM is "Reformed" in our doctrine accepting the reforms of the 16th and 17th centuries through Luther, Calvin, Zwigli, and the Puritan writers. 

SDM is "Catholic" (Universal) meaning that the Church can be established anywhere Jesus is present, and our conviction is that the Church of the Lord Jesus is one Holy and Apostolic Church. 

SDM is "Evangelical" in our adherence to the authority of Scripture, the deity of Christ, and Salvation through faith in the atoning work of Christ. 

SDM is "Charismatic" in our worship and ministry, partaking of the power of the Holy Spirit. 

SDM is "Christological" in our belief that the Lord Jesus Christ is central in our worship and Christian practices. He is Lord of our lives, Head of His Church, and King of His Kingdom. 

SDM is "Incarnational" in our theology, not that we are Christ, but that Christ is in us, and we are in the world, continuing His work and demonstrating His Kingdom on earth. 

SDM is "Covenantal", believing that accomplishing God's purposes on earth is possible only through our response to His covenant. His covenant was dramatized in the Old Testament through human experience with his people and is fully ratified in the New Testament through the atoning work of Christ. 

SDM is "Restorational" in our practical theology knowing that the central work of God is restoring man, the earth, and the Universe back to God's original plan and purpose. 

SDM is "Kingdom" in our theology, believing that the central issue and concern of God in Scripture is His righteous rule in Heaven and Earth. Since the Kingdom of God was the major subject preached and taught by Christ during His earthly ministry and after His resurrection, the church therefore, is the embassy of the Kingdom of God and must proclaim Christ as both Savior and Lord of All.