We are a bilingual (Dutch/English) church, with passion for the bible, a commitment to the spread of the Gospel, and a determination to live for the glory of God.
- One God:
We believe that there is One God, the Creature of Heaven and Earth, eternally perfect in all ways, loving, holy and worthy of all honor, praise and worship
- One God, three persons:
We believe that God is three Persons in one, uniquely revealed as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
- The authority of the Bible:
We believe that the Bible is the inspired and written word of God. Therefore, we hold on to the Bible as the final authority in answering all theological questions. We always hold on to the teachings of the Bible above every opinion of all men and in all places.
- Jesus as revealed in the Bible:
We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible. We believe that He is God the Son who became a perfect man for the purpose of atoning for the sins of humanity. We believe in the biblical account of His miraculous birth through the virgin called Mary. We believe that he went about doing good works, healing the sick, raising the dead, and preaching the Gospel. We believe that the Lord Jesus died by crucifixion, that he was buried and that He literally rose again from the dead on the third day by the power of God and that He ascended into Heaven. We believe that He is coming back again.
- Salvation by grace through faith:
We believe that all sinners can receive salvation by grace, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that true, deep repentance from all known sins, and a conscious and active faith in Jesus Christ are necessary for salvation. We believe that salvation is not possible through “Good works” alone. We believe, according to the scriptures that all men have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. We believe that there is no salvation in any other name, but in the name of Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God.
- Holiness and faithfulness required for final salvation:
We believe that everyone that accepts the Lord Jesus Christ need to live godly in order to enter Heaven. We believe that those who turn away from the faith will lose their salvation, unless they return to the Lordship of the Lord Jesus Christ and spend the rest of their lives in obedience to God’s word. We believe that sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit, which takes place in the Believer after yielding to God fully to God. It is the result of walking in the fear of the Lord, and in absolute obedience to the word of God. We believe that, by the grace of God, all true believers can be transformed into the image of Christ.
- The Baptism of the Holy Spirit:
In addition to water baptism, we believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a specific experience in the Believer that empowers him or her to live as a strong and faithful witness of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that this baptism is characterized, among other things by speaking in tongues, spiritual boldness, a deeper fear, love and hunger for God, and an unquenchable desire to preach the fullness of the Gospel, lead sinners to the Lord, and promote God’s purpose in this world.
- The gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit:
We believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are numerous, and that they are still relevant to us. We believe that the true indication of existing spirituality is not only in the gift of the Holy Spirit that can be seen in a person’s life, but in the fruit of the Spirit that is visible in the lifestyle. We consider spirituality in the believer by observing the walk, work, character and the anointing in a person and not just in the talk, gifts, talents and other unique abilities. We encourage believers to long for spiritual gifts and to walk in the footsteps of the Lord Jesus.
- The absolute victory of the believers:
We believe that all true Believers have access to victory in all areas of their lives, through the grace and the power of God, working in us through the Holy Spirit and the word of God in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- General prosperity of the believer:
We believe, according to the word of God, that it is the will of God for all of His children to thrive in all areas of their lives in the same way that their souls prosper. We believe that God wants His children to grow in wisdom, in holiness, in health, in wealth, in finances, in influence, in power, in patience, and so on. We believe that God enjoys seeing His people prosper.
- Miracles for today:
We believe, according to the Bible, that we serve a God of miracles, and that God still performs miracles in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, through true Believers. We believe that God loves to heal people to demonstrate His reality and love towards them, and to glorify His name.
- God’s mandate on believers:
We believe that Christ’s mandate for the Disciples to go and make disciples of all nations should be carried out by all true Believers today. We believe that all believers have the potentials and the provisions for living up to God’s plan for them in this present life. Therefore, we encourage all believers to be fruitful.
- The Local Church:
We believe that the Local Church is a distinct body of Believers in a given locality. These believers are fully committed to teaching and living by the word of God, united in true love, with a clear leadership and a visionary that is responsible for the health and direction of the church. We believe that every true believer has a place in a healthy local church and that every true believer should be a faithful member of the church, that they should submit to godly leadership and pursuing the plan of God. We believe that true believers should live up to their membership commitments and give their parts in building up the church for fruitfulness in the kingdom of God.
- The Rapture:
We believe that when the Gospel has been preached to all nations, the trumpet of God will sound, and that those believers who, by the grace of God have prepared themselves to be spotless and have stayed faithful to the Lordship of Jesus Christ will be caught up in the air to meet with the Lord, together with those true believers that died in Christ. We believe that no man knows the day or the hour in which this will take place, and we encourage all believers to walk humbly before God in true holiness and to obey Him in reaching out to Sinners.
- Eternal Judgments:
We believe, according to the word of God, that we shall all, both sinners and believers, rich and poor, appear before the judgment seat of Christ. We believe that all dead people will be raised, whether they are believers or unbelievers. We believe that we shall all be judged according to the life that we have lived in this present life. The godly shall spend eternity with God and the ungodly shall spend eternity in the Lake of fire.
HOW SHOULD I DRESS?
We do not enforce a dress code. However, most of the members dress formally when coming to our Sunday services and at other special events and they tend to dress more casually when attending prayer meetings.
DO YOU OFFER CHILD CARE?
We offer childcare and hold special classes for children in our Sunday services.
HOW LONG DOES THE SUNDAY SERVICE LAST?
Each Sunday service lasts for about an hour and half (1 hour,30 minutes). When necessary to take care of specific needs, the services may go slightly longer but guests are not obliged to stay. Please feel free to leave quietly if you must go.
WHAT STYLE OF WORSHIP SHOULD I EXPECT?
We are used to expressing ourselves openly when praying to God, and during our times of praise and worship. Guests are free to use their preferred approach.
WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS WAYS TO GIVE IN THE CHURCH
Attendants have the possibilities to give in cash and through their banks. We have bank authorization cards available in our services for those who wish to give through their banks.
ARE DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes. The church is ANBI-approved. This means that donations to the church are tax-deductible, subject to applicable thresholds by the Tax Office.
ARE THERE FREE PARKING SPACES NEAR THE CHURCH?
Yes, there are free parking spaces near the church. The best way to access the parking area is through the back of the building. See the information below or visit the “Contact Us” page.
WHICH PUBLIC BUS MAY I USE TO COME TO THE LOCATION?
From Tilburg Central Station (Tilburg CS), take Bus 6 “Noord Heikant”. Step out in about 14 minutes at the “Wagenaarstraat”. Simply walk for about 6 minutes to arrive at our location.
Here are our required ANBI publicatons:
Publicatieplicht
Doelstelling
Beleidsplan
DCI Constitution
2023
DCI Publicatieplicht 2023
DCI Kolomenbalans 2023
DCI Jaarekening 2023
2022
DCI Kolomen 2022
DCI Jaarekening 2022
2021
DCI Publicatieplicht 2021
DCI Kolomen 2021
DCI Jaarekening 2021
2020
DCI Kolomen 2020
DCI Jaarekening 2020
2019
DCI Kolomen 2019
DCI Jaarekening 2019