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Rooted in Scripture. Centered on Jesus.

At Tamarindo Church, our beliefs are grounded in the truth of God’s Word and the good news of Jesus Christ.

We align with historic Christian doctrine and with the EFCA Statement of Faith.

In simple terms

The Bible is our foundation

We believe Scripture is true, trustworthy, and authoritative for faith and life.

Jesus is at the center

Our message, hope, and salvation are all found in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Grace changes everything

We are saved by God’s grace through faith, and transformed by His Spirit.

What shapes us

Our beliefs are not meant to be abstract ideas sitting on a page. They shape how we worship, how we teach, how we care for people, and how we seek to live as followers of Jesus.

Everything we do as a church flows from what we believe about God, Scripture, salvation, the Church, and the hope we have in Christ.

What we believe

These statements summarize core biblical convictions that guide Tamarindo Church and connect us to historic, orthodox Christian faith.

GodOne God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

We believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy and infinitely perfect, eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God has graciously purposed from eternity to redeem a people for Himself and make all things new for His glory.

The BibleInspired, trustworthy, and authoritative

We believe God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged.

The Human ConditionCreated in God’s image, fallen in sin

We believe God created Adam and Eve in His image, but they sinned when tempted by Satan. As a result, humanity fell from original innocence and now all people are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God and under His just judgment. Only through God’s saving work in Jesus can we be reconciled and restored.

Jesus ChristFully God, fully man, our Savior

We believe Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one Person in two natures. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now intercedes for His people as our High Priest and Advocate.

The Work of ChristThe cross and resurrection secure salvation

We believe Jesus Christ, by His obedience and sacrificial death, fully paid the penalty for our sins. His death is substitutionary and sufficient, and His bodily resurrection is the declaration of God’s victory over sin, death, and Satan. Salvation is found in Him alone.

The Holy SpiritConvicts, regenerates, indwells, and empowers

We believe the Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ and, during this age, convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He regenerates sinners, indwells believers, illuminates Scripture, gives spiritual gifts, and empowers God’s people for holy living and ministry.

The ChurchOne body of Christ, expressed in local churches

We believe the true Church comprises all who have been justified by God’s grace through faith alone in Christ alone. The Church is expressed visibly in local congregations, where the Word is preached, the ordinances are practiced, disciples are formed, and God’s people live together in fellowship, worship, and mission.

Christian LivingGrace not only saves us, but transforms us

We believe God’s justifying grace must not be separated from His sanctifying power and purpose. God commands us to love Him supremely and others sacrificially, and to live out the Gospel in holiness, compassion, justice, and faithful witness in the world.

Christ’s ReturnOur blessed hope

We believe in the personal, bodily, and glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ is our blessed hope and has vital bearing on personal life and service. It motivates holy living, sacrificial service, and faithful endurance.

Response and Eternal DestinyRepentance, faith, resurrection, and judgment

We believe God commands everyone everywhere to repent and believe the Gospel by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the just and the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved in the presence of God, and the everlasting conscious punishment of the lost.

We align with the EFCA Statement of Faith (opens in a new tab).

Questions about our beliefs?

We’d love to talk with you, pray with you, or help you get connected on a Sunday at Tamarindo Church.

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Plan your Sunday

What to expect when you come to Tamarindo Church.

  • Sundays at 10 am

    Worship lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Live Spanish translation

    Ofrecemos traducción en vivo al español durante nuestros servicios del domingo.

  • On the main road, 200 m before the Tamarindo airport entrance

    Look for the church sign on the left as you leave town.

  • Taxi or Uber from Tamarindo: $4–6

    2,000–3,000 colones. Ask your driver to pick you up at 11:30 am.

Full directions

From Tamarindo Beach

We are located on the main road in and out of Tamarindo. As you leave town drive about 1.5 miles and keep your eyes out on the left for our church sign. We are located just 200 mts. before the entrance to the Tamarindo airport.

Uber / Taxi Service: If you are staying in Tamarindo, a cab or Uber ride to church should cost only four to six dollars (2,000–3,000 colones). Our worship lasts about 1 hour 15 mins, so you can let your Taxi Driver know they can pick you up at 11:30am.

From Other Beach Areas

As you are driving in on the main road toward Tamarindo, you will see a small entrance for the Tamarindo Airport on your right. Drive past the airport entrance / driving range and you will see our church sign about 200 meters further on the right.

Our worship lasts about 1 hour 15 mins, so you can let your Taxi Driver know they can pick you up at 11:30am.