Statement of Faith

Dear Friends,
What do you believe? What drives you? When you apply for jobs at a Christian institution, you are asked to provide a Statement of Faith. I recommend you write yours. Here's mine:

I have recited the Apostles Creed since I could first use words. John 3:16 was written on the wall above my crib. I first memorized Questions and Answers 1 and 2 of the Heidelberg Catechism in the sixth grade. My parents believed; I believed. Throughout my life, this belief has taken hold, and sometimes taken over, through the challenges and fires that come with life. Belief has become faith…

I know that God is the creator of heaven and earth. Creation points to the creator and I am in awe! I am learning what it means to be created in God’s image and that He created me. I know that humankind fell into sin and that sin has corrupted both man and creation. I am sinful and in need of salvation. I know that Jesus, through His death, resurrection, and ascension has provided salvation for those that He loves. I am so overwhelmed by the love of God for me that every fiber of my being wants to praise Him. I am committed, now and always, to live for Him, in gratitude and celebration! As I seek God’s heart, aware that He delights in justice, mercy, and righteousness, I pray that I will demonstrate these attributes in my life.

My faith is personal but I haven’t forgotten that the seeds of my faith were nurtured by my parents, my Sunday school teachers, my Christian school teachers, and other “saints.” God works through people, His people. I want Him, by His Spirit, to work through me so that my faith is dynamic as I join with others to build His Kingdom at home, at school, in our community, and in the world.

B.J. Huizenga