About Us
What We Believe
THE BIBLE
We believe the Bible to be completely true and authoritative in all areas of faith and practice. It is God-inspired and a source of strength, direction, and wisdom for those who apply it to their lives.
(John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
GOD
We believe in one God, who unconditionally loves all people, regardless of their race, gender, or nationality. He eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is fully and completely God, sharing all of the divine attributes in a perfect loving community.
(Matthew 28:19; John 1:14; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4-6)
JESUS CHRIST
We believe Jesus Christ is the perfect revelation of God to humankind. He is fully God and fully man. After voluntarily coming to earth and living a sinless life, He died on the cross as the substitute for humanity’s sin. His resurrection from the grave affirms His victory over sin and death.
(Matthew 1:18-2:12; John 1:1-18; Romans 3:21-26; 1 Corinthians 12; Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 1:15-23; Hebrews 1:1-13; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 1:1-2:2)
HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who indwells the followers of Jesus at the point of salvation. He also equips them with spiritual gifts for serving others, and guides them in the journey to become like Christ as they relinquish control of their lives.
(John 14:15-26; Acts 2:1-33; Romans 8:1-27; Galatians 5:16-23; 1 John 2:20-27)
HUMANITY
We believe God created humans, both male and female, in His perfect image. Because of its rebellion, however, all humanity is alienated from God. As a result, humans are incapable of having a relationship with God based solely upon their effort.
(Genesis 1:26-31; Romans 3:10-18; Ephesians 2:1-3)
SALVATION
We believe that all who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Lord and Savior will receive the forgiveness of sins and the free gift of eternal life. True peace and fulfillment in life is only found in a relationship with Jesus.
(John 3:16, 6:35-40, 10:27-30; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:13; 1 Peter 1:3-9; 1 John 5:11-13)
OUR PASTOR,
SCOTT HUNNICUTT
Scott trusted in Christ and surrendered to pastoral ministry early in life. In 2006, he felt called by God to move from Missouri to California. While at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, CA, he learned what it looks like to serve the “least of these” by doing inner-city ministry in San Francisco.
He later became involved in a ministry that specializes in teaching Christians how to live a life of forgiveness, where he discovered that most believers have a shallow understanding of forgiveness that prevents them from walking in the abundant life Jesus promised. His calling to develop Christian leaders led him overseas, including regular visits to teach at a ministry school in Nigeria. While in Nigeria, he witnessed thousands of believers throughout the country
embracing the unity Jesus prayed for in John 17—a vision that continues to inspire him.
Today, Scott has found a spiritual home at The Avenues Church in San
Francisco. He’s excited about what God is doing—and will continue to do—through this faithful and vibrant community. He enjoys the city’s hiking trails, relaxing at Ocean Beach, and catching a good movie with a friend. But more than anything, he loves the people—especially those at The Avenues Church—who make the unique challenges of living in the City seem insignificant.
Scott would love to meet you so you can see for yourself what God is doing through The Avenues Church—a welcoming community shaped by God’s grace and united in a shared desire to exalt Christ by loving and serving others.
