We affirm and believe in:                                              

• The inspiration and revelation of Jesus -- The Bible as our authority.                                              
• The existence of ONE God, in three persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• The Creation of the human race in the image of God.
• The "fall" resulting in a desperate need for God.
• The deity of Jesus, His incarnation, result of Himself on the cross as the ultimate sacrafice, and his resurrection.
• Connection with God by grace alone through faith flowing from His Spirit.
• Priesthood of believers (you and I can go straight to God in relationship)
• One Holy Christian Church, the body of Christ
• The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and the consummation of all creation and reality under Him.

Values Statement for COTE:

It is our desire that every member of COTE grows towards realization of these core values (based upon the Great Commandment and the Great Commission).