Through the arts we will Worship God, Love People, Share the Gospel, and Make Disciples of Jesus Everywhere We Go!

• We will be Salt and Light in the world using our lives to glorify God and to be a blessing to others Matthew 5:13-16
  
• We will use dance as a ministry tool to reach those who do not know Jesus Matthew 28:18-20
• We will use dance in ministry to worship God while reminding followers of Jesus of His immense love for them, to draw closer to Him, and to use their own gifts to worship Him. John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11,  Hebrews 10:19-25, Psalm 30:11-12, Psalm 149:3-4, John 4:23-24, Romans 12
• We will use dance as a tool to disciple, teach, bless, and encourage the young while they develop their gifts in dance Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 11:18-19, 

As a Christian ministry we agree with the historic Apostles' Creed of the Christian Church.  We believe that this statement is in accordance with the teachings of the Bible and is accepted interdenominationally.

Apostles Creed

"I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord.  He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.  He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.  He descended to the dead.  On the third day He rose again.  He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.  He will come again to judge the living and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen"

Statement on The Christian Bible

We believe the Christian Bible to be the inspired and only infallible authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world.  It is our handbook for Christian living and our final authority on all spiritual matters.  John 17:17, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Statement on Evangelism and Discipleship

We believe that Jesus sends His redeemed people into the world as the Father sent Him. We believe that the ministry of evangelism, the sharing and proclaiming of the message of salvation only possible by belief in Jesus Christ, and discipleship, helping followers of Jesus to grow in maturity with their faith, is the responsibility of all followers of Jesus.  We believe that our mission as ambassadors of Jesus Christ is to share His message of salvation, love, and forgiveness in order to fulfill the Great Commission. Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:9-15, 1 Peter 3:15

Grace

We believe that we are all imperfect Jesus followers and attempt to flee from immorality through our faith in Jesus and living by the teachings of the Bible and it's commands. (Matthew 22:36-40, Exodus 20:2-17, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Hebrews 13:4, ) We believe that every person must be shown love, compassion, kindness, respect, and dignity and we will treat all people in a loving Godly manner.  We love because God first loved us. (Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 7:12, 1 John 4:19, Mark 12:28-31, Luke 6:31). We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17)

These statements do not exhaust the extent of Paradosi Christian Ballet's beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, what we believe, and the proper conduct of mankind.

*catholic, little "c", refers to the wholeness of the entire church in all times and not a specific denomination. 

Paradosi Ballet Company shares broad-based mainstream Christian teachings which we, as Christians, hold as "Common Ground" across most denominational lines that are built around Jesus Christ's unconditional love, understanding, forgiveness, and acceptance.  As an interdenominational ministry, the individual members refrain from practices that are specific to their denomination during programs and events.  

We believe that the Body of Christ is one body of believers and intentionally choose not to align the ministry with one Christian denomination to allow the ministry to work more freely with different Christian churches and ministries in order to have a greater impact on the kingdom.  

As believers it is important to remember that Jesus did not assign denominational titles to His church.  We as believers may choose labels for the churches in which we attend but Jesus never assigned denominational designations. As it is written, Jesus prayed: "Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, even as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be in Us; that the world may believe that You sent Me."

I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." (John 17:20-21)

Jesus said, "All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of Him who sent me. This is the will of my Father who sent me, that of all He has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day. This is the will of the One who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son, and believes in Him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day." (John 6:37-40) 

The Body of Christ is made up of "whoever will call on the name of the Lord" (Acts 2:21) and the gospel of salvation by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) unites believers despite denominational differences.  Heaven will forever be filled with believers from "every tribe, language, people, and nation" (Revelation 5:9-12) purchased by God through the blood of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:17-19) and we will worship the same Lord as one forever.