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What We Believe

Paradosi Ballet Company is an interdenominational Christian ministry that includes dancers, volunteers, board members, and staff from many different Christian traditions. Each member of the ministry is a follower of Jesus who believes in the Holy Trinity, seeks to live by the teachings of the Bible, has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and attends a Christian church of their own choosing.

Together we set aside denominational differences in order to worship God in unity and to share the love and hope of Jesus through worship and personal witness.

Our Core Beliefs

1. The Apostles Creed

As a Christian ministry, we affirm the historic Apostles' Creed as an expression of the essential truths of the Christian Faith:

"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 Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen"

2. Statement on The Christian Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God. It reveals the love of God to the world, guides our lives, and stands as our final authority in all spiritual matters. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Psalm 119:105, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Isaiah 40:8, John 17:17

3. Statement on Evangelism and Discipleship

We believe Jesus sends His redeemed people into the world just as the Father sent Him. We believe that all followers of Jesus are called to share the good news of salvation and help others grow in their faith. Our ministry embraces this calling through the sharing of our testimonies, proclamation of the Gospel message, worship through dance, outreach, and living out our faith in our daily lives.

Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:9-15, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 5:20

4. Grace and Christian Living

We recognize that all believers are imperfect people who are learning to follow Jesus. We seek to live by the teachings of the Bible, pursue purity, and love God with our whole hearts. Matthew 22:36-40, Exodus 20:2-17, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Hebrews 13:4, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:16-23

We commit to treating every person with love, compassion, kindness, respect, and dignity in a Godly manner. We love because God first loved us. Matthew 7:12, 1 John 4:19, Mark 12:28-31, Luke 6:31

We believe that God offers forgiveness, redemption, and new life to all who turn to Him in faith through Jesus.

Acts 3:19-21, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17

5. The Bible as Final Authority

These statements do not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as God's inspired and infallible Word, speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, what we believe, and the conduct of those who follow Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Psalm 119:105, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 19:7-9

Our Mission

"Through the arts we will worship God, love people, share the Gospel, and make disciples of Jesus everywhere we go!"

Ministry Commitments

1. We will put Ministry First, Dance Second

Ministry is our purpose and dance is the tool God has given us to fulfill that purpose. We pursue artistic excellence as an expression of worship, giving our best to God while keeping our focus on glorifying Jesus, sharing the hope of the Gospel, guiding people to Him, and encourage believers through worship and personal witness. Romans 12:1, John 4:23-24, Psalm 149:3, Colossians 3:23-24, Psalm 33:3, Exodus 35:31-35, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 4:5, John 3:30, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Corinthians 16:14

2. We will be Salt and Light

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

3. We will use dance as a ministry tool

We will use dance as a ministry tool to reach those who do not know Jesus and to proclaim the hope of the Gospel. Matthew 28:18-20

4. We will use dance as worship

We will use dance in worship to honor God while reminding believers of His love, encourage them to draw close to Him, and inspire them to use their gifts for His glory. 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

5. We will disciple and encourage the next generation

We will disciple, teach, bless, and encourage the young as they develop their gifts in dance and grow in their faith. Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 11:18-19

Interdenominational

Paradosi Ballet Company holds to broad, mainstream Christian beliefs that many followers of Jesus share as common ground across denominational lines. These shared convictions are centered on the love, grace, forgiveness, and acceptance found in Jesus Christ. As an interdenominational ministry, our members refrain from practicing traditions that are unique to their particular denomination during programs or events, so that our focus remains on what unites us in Jesus.

We believe that the Body of Christ is made up of all who belong to Jesus. For this reason, we intentionally choose not to align the ministry with a single Christian denomination. This allows us to partner more freely with a wide range of churches and ministries, strengthening our impact for God’s kingdom.

The heart of Jesus for His people is unity. He never assigned denominational labels to His church. Although believers may worship within different denominational contexts, Christ's desire has always been that His followers live as one. Jesus prayed:

“I do not pray for these only, 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)

The Body of Christ consists of whoever calls on the name of the Lord (Acts 2:21) and is united by the gospel of salvation by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8–9). One day, heaven will be filled with followers of Jesus from every tribe, language, people, and nation, all purchased by God through the blood of Jesus Christ (Revelation 5:9–12; 1 Peter 1:17–19). We will worship Him together as one forever.