We believe in holiness, both personal and social. As part of God's sanctifying grace at work in us, we should always be growing more and more in the image and likeness of Christ. And while our relationship with Him is deeply personal, it also must express itself in acts of love and service in the larger social world.

We believe this is lived out in fellowship with our sisters and brothers, being part of a small group, and being in ministry to those in need around us. John Wesley also called this, "holiness of heart and life." ("But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do." 1 Peter 1:15)

John Wesley teaches us concerning the biblical holiness:

Sanctification is that renewal of our fallen nature by the Holy Ghost, received through faith in Jesus Christ, whose blood of atonement cleanseth all from sin; whereby we are not only delivered from the guilt of sin, but are washed from its pollution, saved from its power, and enabled, through grace, to love God with all our hearts and to walk in His holy commandments blameless. ...

It is therefore expected of all who continue therein [in Methodist societies] that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation,

First: By doing no harm, by avoiding evil of every kind, especially that which is most generally practiced. ...

Secondly: By doing good; by being in every kind merciful after their power; as they have opportunity, doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all men. ...

Thirdly: By attending upon all the ordinances of God.