Statement of Faith

Faith and Principles

Christianity is central to the purpose and mission of the Pregnancy Center. It is the Center's policy to be staffed, whether by employees or volunteers, with only committed disciples of Jesus Christ. We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of the purposes and mission of our organization, and to provide a biblical role model to the clients we serve and members of the community, it is imperative that all persons working at the organization in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, are to be in agreement with the provisions set forth here and the mission statement and objectives of the Center. Consequently, all employees and volunteers are expected to annually review and affirm his or her agreement with the Statement of Faith and Code of Christian Conduct as a condition of affiliation with the Center, both in terms of doctrinal belief and practical application. Violation of these principles shall constitute cause for discipline up to and including termination. “...set an example for believers (and unbelievers) in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”
(I Timothy 4: 12b) "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” (Phil 1:27)

Statement of 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 catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen.
Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.

Statement of Sanctity of Human Life

We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including all pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect and value all human life.
Psalm 119:73, 139:13, Isaiah 44:2 & 24.

Statement of Principles

The Center for Pregnancy Choices of Meridian (CPC) is an outreach ministry of the Body of Christ and is committed to presenting both spiritual and practical assistance to women with unplanned pregnancies.
CPC counselors provide clients with accurate and complete information about both prenatal development and abortion in a personal, confidential, and non-judgmental way.
CPC counselors do not advise, provide, or refer for abortion or abortifacients.
CPC counselors do not diagnose pregnancy or give legal or medical advice. Ultrasound scans are performed in house, or off-site when available, and read by the center’s Medical Director who is trained to read obstetric ultrasound images and confirm a viable pregnancy. We refer clients to physicians to receive continued care by an OB/GYN of their choice. CPC counselors encourage abstinence as a positive lifestyle choice for unmarried clients.
CPC will not discriminate in providing services because of the race, color, creed, age, or marital status of its clients.

Statement of Marriage, Gender and Sexuality

We believe God's plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of monogamous marriage between a biological male and a biological female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female and these two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God.
Genesis 1:26-27 and 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.

Statement of Biblical Authority

The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe as interpreted and applied by our governing board. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible Word of God and is final authority concerning morality and conduct of mankind. For purposes of the Center's religious foundations, our board of directors in consultation with a Pastoral Advisory Committee is the final interpretive authority on the Bible's meaning and application.