1. We believe in THE HOLY SCRIPTURES:
Accepting fully the writings of the Old and New Testaments as the very Word of God, verbally inspired in all parts and therefore wholly without error as originally given of God, altogether sufficient in themselves as our only infallible and authoritative rule of faith and practice. (Matthew 5:18; John 10:35, 17:17; II Timothy 3:16; and II Peter 1:20-21).

2. We believe in THE ONE TRIUNE GOD:
Who is personal, spirit, and sovereign, perfect, infinite, and eternal in His being; holy, love, infinitely wise, and omnipotent; absolutely separate from, and above the world as its Creator, yet everywhere present in the world as the Upholder of all things; self-existent and self-revealing in three distinct persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; each of whom is to be honored and worshiped equally as true God. (Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4, 33:27; Psalm 104; Matthew 28:19; Mark 12:29; John 4:24, 14:9; II Corinthians 13:14; and Acts 5:3,4).

3. We believe in THE LORD JESUS CHRIST:
Who is the second person of the Triune God, the eternal Word and only begotten Son, our great God and Savior; that without any essential change in His divine person He became man by the miracle of the virgin birth, thus to continue forever as both true God and true man, one person with two natures; that as man. He was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin; that as the perfect Lamb of God, He gave Himself in death upon the cross, bearing there the sin of the world, and suffering its full penalty of divine wrath in our stead; that He rose again from the dead and was glorified in the same body in which He suffered and died; that as our Great High Priest He ascended into heaven, there to appear before the face of God as our Advocate and Intercessor. (Isaiah 53:5,6; Matthew 1:23, 20:28; Luke 24:36-43; John 1:1,14, 3:17, 8:46, 20:25-28; Romans 9:5; Galatians 3:13; Colossians 2:9; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 4:14,15, 13:8, 9:24; I John 2:1; and Revelation 22:16).

4. We believe in THE HOLY SPIRIT:
Who is the third person of the Triune God, the divine Agent in nature, revelation and redemption; that He convicts the world of sin, regenerates those who believe and indwells, baptizes, seals, empowers, guides, teaches, and sanctifies all who become children of God through Christ. (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30; Matthew 28:19; John 3:5; 14:16, 16:8-11, 17, 26; Acts 5:3,4; Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 2:10, 6:19, 12:13; and Ephesians 4:30).

5. We believe in THE CREATION AND IN THE FALL OF MAN:
That man was the direct creation of God, spirit, soul and body, not in any sense the product of an animal ancestry, but made in the divine image; that by personal disobedience to the revealed will of God, man became a sinful creature and the progenitor of a fallen race, who are universally sinful in both nature and practice, alienated from the life and family of God, under the righteous judgment and wrath of God, and have within themselves no possible means of recovery or salvation. (Genesis 1:26-28, 2:7, 3:1-24, 5:3; Matthew 19:26; Mark 7:21-23; Romans 1:18, 3:19,23, 7:18; Ephesians 2:3, 4:18; and I Thessalonians 5:23).

6. We believe in SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH:
That salvation is the free gift of God, neither merited nor secured in part or in whole by any virtue or work of man, but received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in whom all true believers have as a present possession the gift of eternal life, a perfect righteousness, sonship in the family of God, deliverance and security from all condemnation, every spiritual resource needed for life and godliness, and the divine guarantee that they shall never perish; that this salvation includes the whole man, spirit and soul and body; and apart from Christ there is no possible salvation. (John 3:16, 5:24, 6:28, 29, 10:27-30, 14:6; Acts 4:12, 16:30, 31; Romans 1:16, 3:24, 4:4, 5, 6:23; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 1:3, 2:8,9; I Thessalonians 5:23,24; II Peter 1:3; and I John 5:13;).

7. We believe in RIGHTEOUS LIVING AND GOOD WORKS:
Not as the means of obtaining or securing salvation in any sense, but as its proper evidence and fruit; and, therefore, as Christians we should seek the things which are above, walk as He walked, be careful to maintain good works, and especially accept as our solemn responsibility the duty and privilege of bearing the Gospel to a lost world in order that we may bear much fruit; remembering that a victorious and fruitful Christian life is possible only for those who have learned they are not under law but under grace, and who in gratitude for the infinite and undeserved mercies of God have presented themselves wholly to Him for His service. (Acts 1:8; Romans 6:14, 12:1-2; II Corinthians 5:19; Ephesians 2:8-10; Colossians 3:1; Titus 3:8; and I John 2:6, 3:9-11, 4:19, 5:4).

8. We believe in THE EXISTENCE OF SATAN:
Who originally was created a holy and perfect being, but through pride and unlawful ambition rebelled against God. He is the great adversary of God and His people, and the deceiver and god of this present world. He is the leader of the vast world of demons and engages believers in spiritual warfare. (Isaiah 14:13/14; Ezekiel 28:13-17; Ephesians 6:10-18; I Peter 5:8,9).

9. We believe in THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST:
That His return from heaven will be personal/ visible, and glorious—and the time is always imminent. When He comes He will first remove from the earth His waiting church, then pour out the righteous judgments of God upon the unbelieving world,—afterward return with His church to establish His glorious and literal kingdom over all nations for a thousand years. (Acts 1:11; I Thessalonians 4:16-18; and Revelation 1:7, 19:11-18).

10. We believe in a FUTURE LIFE, BODILY RESURRECTION, AND ETERNAL JUDGMENT:
That the spirits of the saved at death go immediately to be with Christ in heaven, where they abide with Him until the time of the rapture of the church, when their bodies shall be raised from the grave and changed into the likeness of His own glorious body, at which time their works shall be brought before the Judgment Seat of Christ for the determination of rewards; that the spirits of the unsaved at death descend into Hades where they are kept under punishment until the final day of judgment, at which time their bodies shall be raised from the grave, and they shall be judged according to their works and cast into the place of final and everlasting punishment. (Luke 16:19-31; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:20,21; and Revelation 20:11-15.)

11. We believe in THE ONE TRUE CHURCH:
The Body and Bride of the Lord Jesus Christ which He began to build on the day of Pentecost, and will complete at the rapture of the church. All members of this spiritual body are exhorted to assemble themselves together in local churches for worship, prayer, fellowship, teaching, united testimony, and the observance of the ordinance of baptism of believers by immersion and the Lord’s Supper, commemorating the Lord’s death until He comes. (Acts 2:47; Ephesians 4:4, 5:25-32; I Thessalonians 4:16,17; and Hebrews 10:25).

12. We believe in THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS:
That Christ is our Great High Priest and through Him every born-again person has direct access into God’s presence without the need of a human priest; that the believer has the right and responsibility to personally study and interpret the Scriptures guided by the Holy Spirit. (John 14:6; Ephesians 3:11,12; Hebrews 4:16; II Timothy 2:15; and I Peter 2:1,5,9).

13. We believe in THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST:
That He alone is Head of the Body of Christ, that total obedience to Him is fully expected, that He is to be acknowledged by every believer as Sovereign Lord and that believers are called to live holy lives apart from this present world. (John 17:14-16; Romans 10:9,10; Titus 2:11-13.)

Scottsdale Baptist Church
2500 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85257

Our mission at Mountain Valley is simple…we’re committed to partnering with you wherever you are on your spiritual journey to help you become all God created you to be. Whether you’re exploring Christianity, returning to church, or have been a follower of Christ for years, we’re here to help you take next steps in becoming more and more like Him.

YOU’RE WELCOME HERE
It doesn’t matter if you’re skeptical or a long-time believer, young or old, rich or poor, single, married, or single again – you are welcome at Mountain Valley.

OUR COMMUNITY
We believe that God works thru the local church to transform hearts and accordingly, transform lives. A key component of our overall vision is to positively influence the culture and the community in which we live. We believe that happens by how we live our lives everyday outside the walls of the church, not just on Sunday mornings inside the church.

We pledge to be a church that is externally focused on having a redemptive impact throughout the community and in the lives of the people living next door to us. Likewise, we are called to take God-inspired risks rather than play it safe. We want to be on the leading edge of what God is doing in the Northeast Valley and will go outside of the walls of the church to reach people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

OUR SERVICES
Our services are designed to create an environment where we learn about our faith and most importantly how to apply it to everyday life. Knowledge is wonderful, but life transformation happens when what we know changes how we live. We also realize that going to church for the first time can be a little intimidating. Because of this, we have a come as you are culture and our service style is casual. We use culturally current music, video, and drama to help you connect to our message topics. You’ll hear transformational teaching that will help you grow in your faith and apply biblical truths to daily life.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Regardless of where you are now on your spiritual journey, we want to help you grow. Whether you are exploring faith, new to faith, growing in faith, stalled in your journey, or living a life that is fully Christ-centered, we want to partner with you to take next steps. Part of that partnership involves assisting you with the tools you need to grow and mature in Christ. Through personalized spiritual growth assessments, life groups, serving opportunities, and compassion related serving, Mountain Valley will come along side of you and help you to develop a plan for your continued spiritual growth.

HOME AND FAMILY
We place high value on the home and family life at Mountain Valley. We recognize that the home is the primary context (for better or worse) of our past and future spiritual formation. Therefore, we are committed to partnering with individuals and families in creating stronger homes that are deeply rooted in a vibrant and active faith. This value will be played out through ministries that are specifically designed to strengthen and partner with families.

SERVING
We also believe strongly in helping people get involved in serving and leadership according to their spiritual giftedness. We set high priority on helping people not only discover their spiritual gifts, but finding opportunities to serve and lead in ministries both inside and outside the church.

OUR BELIEFS
The leaders of Mountain Valley Church affirm the historic Christian faith as summarized by the early church fathers in the creeds. We come from a variety of denominational backgrounds and respect the rich heritage each tradition brings to our spiritual formation.

Our Offices & Worship Center:
17800 N. Perimeter Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Phone: 602-531-5432
email: info@mvcwired.com

Descriptions of What to Expect at Desert Life Church
Service times:
1st 8:30AM – 9:30AM
2nd 10:00AM – 11:15AM

Balance & Blend
:
Desert Life Church services blend casual style with contemporary music and has a multicultural and multigenerational dynamic.

During a Typical Service:

Included in the service is a time of welcome from one of our pastors, worship through song, prayer and a time to meet-and-greet. This is usually followed by video announcements, a time of teaching, and worship through giving. We traditionally partake of communion once a month. There is always an opportunity for individuals to pray with a pastor or another church leader after each service.

Spanish Interpretation of Services:
Translation headsets are available at welcome booth – Invite a Spanish-speaking friend!

Getting Acquainted:
For individuals seeking to learn more about us, we offer an orientation class on the first Sunday of every month after the 10:00AM Service. It is especially designed for newcomers, but all are welcome. Childcare and a lunch are provided, no registration reqired.

For more information about these services or any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Desert Life Church
15650 N. 83rd Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Telephone: 480.926.6752
Email: info@desertlifechurch.com

Our Mission
At CCS it is our mission to WIN people to Jesus Christ, TRAIN believers to become disciples, and SEND disciples out to impact the world.

This mission comes from Jesus himself.
Notice his last words in Matthew 28:19-20: (The Great Commission)
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

We simply believe that a great commitment to the ‘great Commission’ will build a great church!
Our doors are open and we want to encourage you to look further into our website and learn more about CCS or contact us directly with your questions and comments. Visit our wide variety of ministry areas, ask questions, and find out how we can meet your needs. If you are seeking to grow in your relationship with God or looking for a church home, CCS is the place for you.

15020 North Hayden Rd, #103
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Phone: 480.367.0400
Fax: 480.367.0401
Email: info@ccscottsdale.com

“Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” – Helen Keller

Following God is about living a life of spiritual adventure. It isn’t about fitting into a mold, conforming to a set of rules, it’s about encountering God’s value, love and passion for your life. Someone once asked, “has the church done to people, what the zoo does to animals. Do we put them in cages?” That is a good question. If you have ever seen a whale in the ocean in it’s natural beauty, or an eagle soaring in the wide open blue skies this comment makes sense. God created us to spread our wings and soar into the plans and purposes he has for us. God’s desire is that we would quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. He created us to be free from fear, to find every excuse to celebrate everything we can and to quit playing defense and discover his purpose for our lives.

E3 is an honest community of faith. The people are real, and are working hard to live in the light of God’s acceptance, favor and grace. Discovering God’s love and value are a lifelong journey. Church isn’t a what, it’s a who! It’s about you, it’s about me, it’s about us! We are the church. Church can become the most difficult place on earth to be honest, because we have this idea that God loves the perfect version of ourselves. Nothing can be farther from the truth. He loves the real you. E3 Church is one of the best kept secrets in the city of Scottsdale dedicated to discovering our identity in who God has made us to be, developing authentic relationships by doing life together, and opening our eyes to the moral and spiritual dilemmas of our day: poverty, human trafikking, unclean drinking water, unreached areas of the world with the gospel.

Ministries include: men, women, married couples, children, outreach, missions, media, marketplace

E3 Church meets at the Scottsdale Studios near the 101 and Via Linda every Sunday at 10AM.
→ Friendly people
→ Relaxed atmosphere
→ Passionate worship
→ Relevant truth from God’s Word

E3 Church gets it’s name for three “E” words that we are passionate about:

Engage – We are passionate about engaging our world with the unconditional love of God. We want to change the way the world sees God. He isn’t a dictator in the heavens waiting to strike us down with a lightning bolt. He is an amazing father, who believes in us, cares for us and desires for us to discover life beyond our wildest dreams.

Experience – God is not information on a page. He is real and desires to have a relationship with us. He wants us to experience him as we compassionately use our gifts to serve others, build others, and encourage others. He wants us to enjoy fellowship with other people and in so doing experience a real relationship with him.

Elevate – As a result of encountering God’s love for us, we start to become less judgmental of others and we start to be more accepting of our own faults and flaws. We stop living in the past and start moving into the vision that God has for us. We stop attaching significance to the events of the past, and the hurts of others, and we start seeing ourselves the way that God sees us. As a result, our lives get transformed, and things get better.

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We believe in multicultural and multigenerational ministry. We have built our foundations on the timeless traditions of our spiritual forefathers. And we have rejected those fleeting fads, which leave little impact upon a generation. We are committed to three keys to life giving ministry: biblically literate, culturally relevant, and spiritually sensitive.

We are passionate about church planting, church life and church growth. We revel in big crowds and are committed to small groups. We find the Kingdom in both. Our hands are in the dirt, putting broken things back together, like families, communities, cities, and nations. We have big dreams. We serve a good God. The nations are His dwelling and our lives are His vessels.

We minister to the abased and the exalted. We feel compassion for the poor. Our doors are open to the rich. We believe God wants to prosper those who ask and believe. We have learned to maintain our souls in the rhythm of abounding and abasing, direction and uncertainty, words and silence. We are comfortable with oxymorons. We have made peace with paradox. We celebrate humanity. We worship Deity. The God we adore is deeper than our thoughts and greater than our vanity.

We haven’t checked our brains at the door, but we have rejected cynicism and skepticism. We aren’t too deep, so as to keep you from finding the bottom, nor are we intellectual snobs. We talk about things that matter to people: their doubts, fears, longings, families, relationships, goals, careers, failures, and successes. We are committed to fleshing out the Gospel as long as it may take us. We attend church consistently, even though we know that the true church is but people. We love to worship and pray and believe and receive. We are committed to integrity and transparency. We are irreverent, adventurous, conservative and serious.

We believe in a bright, colorful, positive, church culture. We abide by faith, hope and love. We are building a church that the unchurched are attracted to, filled with light, life, supernatural happenings, vision, purpose, loving people, great music and life-changing teaching.

We are City of Grace.
9610 E. Cactus Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
T/480.661.9209