Beliefs
Vintage Church has often used the motto "Modern Art, Traditional Spirituality" on its signage and occasional advertisements. In line with 'traditional spirituality', the church's 'statement of beliefs' gravitates towards the historic orthodox Christian creeds, specifically the Nicene Creed. When questioned about the beliefs of the church, its pastor, Seth Davidson, has stated more than once: "In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, charity." (This statement is a quote from John Wesley, who in turn was referencing a 1627 tract written by Rupertus Meldenius, a relatively unknown orthodox Lutheran theologian of the 17th century. There is no direct tie between Vintage and the Wesleyan or Lutheran tradition.)
Vintage Church has no formal connection with a denomination or overseeing body in regards to its practice or theology. According to leadership of the church, Vintage has a network of relationships with other like-minded churches in the Kansas City area by which the leadership holds itself voluntarily accountable for practice and beliefs.
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