Pastor Bella is an ordained minister with the National Association of Christian Ministers in the USA. Below is the NACM Statement of Faith and Values.

1. Authority of Scripture
   We hold all 66 books of the Bible as the only inspired Word of God; acceptable and sacred Holy Scripture. We do not acknowledge the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, Gnostic Gospels, Book of Mormon, or any similar texts as divinely inspired.
   2 Timothy 3:16; Galatians 1:8
2. The Nature of God
   God is the creator of all; omnipotent, omnipresent, imminent, immutable, omniscient, holy, impeccable, incorporeal, and infinite.
   Acts 14:15, 17:28; Jeremiah 32:17; Ephesians 3:20; Psalm 139:1–4; 1 Samuel 2:6–9; Psalm 24:1, 90:2; Isaiah 6:3, 40:28; 1 Kings 8:27; Hebrews 6:18; James 1:17; Revelation 4:8
3. The Trinity
   God is one, revealing Himself through the three persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Each person is fully God.
   Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1; John 4:24; Acts 5:3; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 6:44, 8:6; Hebrews 9:14
4. Virgin Birth of Christ
   Jesus was literally conceived and born as flesh and blood through the virgin womb of Mary.
   Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26–33; John 1
5. Humanity’s Need for Salvation
   All humanity has fallen short of God’s glory and is in need of salvation, which is why Jesus came to the earth.
   Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Romans 5:8; John 14:6
6. Sinless Life of Christ
   Jesus lived a sinless life, qualifying Him to forgive our sins through His blood.
   1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5
7. Salvation Through Christ Alone
   Salvation is in none other than through the name, person, work, life, literal death, resurrection, and grace of Jesus Christ alone.
   John 14:6; John 3:16; John 10:17–18; Romans 1:4; Romans 5:8
8. Eternal Judgment
   Those who die refusing God’s salvation spend eternity separated from Him.
   Psalm 9:17; Psalm 73:12–19; Daniel 12:3; Matthew 25:46; Luke 16:23–26; John 12:48; 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9
9. Eternal Life for Believers
   Those who belong to Christ will inherit eternal life.
   Daniel 12:2–3; Matthew 25:46; John 3:16; John 17:3; 2 Corinthians 4:17; 2 Timothy 2:10
10. Christ’s Return
    We earnestly await Christ’s return to gather His people, both the living and the dead.
    Matthew 24:30–36; John 14:1–3; 1 Corinthians 15:21–23; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
11. Worship
    Worship is the foundation upon which all Christian rites stand.
    Exodus 20:3; Matthew 22:38; John 4:23; Revelation 4
12. Water Baptism
    We baptize with water as a testimony of faith and obedience to Jesus Christ.
    Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38–41
13. Communion
    We observe communion (the bread and the cup) to remember our Lord.
    Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24
14. Christ’s Supreme Authority
    Christ holds supreme authority above all people, governments, nations, and laws.
    Philippians 2:9; Colossians 1:18, 2:10; Ephesians 1:22; Hebrews 1:4
15. Christ as Head of the Church
    Christ alone governs His Church.
    Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18, 2:10
16. Servant Leadership of Ministers
    All ministers of Christ lead by His example of a servant, not as dictators.
    John 13:3–16; Philippians 2:3–8

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Ministry Values

• Authority of God’s Word: We value the Word of God as the highest authority by which to govern our lives.
• Advancing the Gospel: We value the advancement of the Gospel for the perpetuation of Christianity. Matthew 28:18–20
• Unity Among Believers: We value the pursuit of unity at the foot of the cross among all believers. John 17:21; Ephesians 4:13
• Calling of Men and Women: We value God’s calling of both men and women to ordained Christian ministry. Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 2:17; Galatians 3:28
• Ministerial Independence: We value the independence of ministers to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in ministry governance. Acts 8:29; 10:19; 11:12; 13:2–4; 16:6–7; 20:22, 21:4
• Servant Leadership: We value leadership that duplicates the servant heart of Jesus Christ. Matthew 20:27; John 13:14
• Fellowship Among Ministers: We value fellowship for strength, encouragement, edification, prayer, and support. Romans 14:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Ephesians 2:21–22; Philippians 4:8

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