We are a Protestant Church
The Assemblies of God is a Protestant fellowship. We believe that each person may commune directly with God based on Jesus' death on the cross. This provides a personal and meaningful relationship with Him. While we are less formal in our worship to God than many Protestant denominations, the Assemblies of God is very similar in faith, with the exception of our Pentecostal doctrine. (See Hebrews 4:14-16; 6:20; Ephesians 2:18)
 
We are Trinitarian
Like most Christian groups, the Assemblies of God believes God exists in three persons — the Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit. We believe all three are alive and at work today. We also believe this God of three persons is the one and only true God. (See Matthew 28:9; Luke 3:22; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
 
The Fall of Man
We believe that all people are faced with a sin problem because of the first man's (Adam's) willful disobedience to God. As a result of Adam's fall, all people are born with a sinful nature. While children are covered by Grace until they reach the age of accountability, everyone else needs redemption provided only through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Only by receiving His forgiveness and accepting Him as Lord can people be forgiven of their sins. (See Genesis 1:26-27; 2:17, 3:6; Romans 5:12-19)

Our Pentecostal Distinctive: The Baptism Of the Holy Spirit
The doctrine which distinguishes the Assemblies of God from other churches deals with one of its four cardinal doctrines: the baptism in the Holy Spirit. The Assemblies of God believes the baptism in the Holy Spirit gives believers several benefits as indicated in the New Testament. These include power to witness and serve others; a dedication to the work of God; a more intense love for Christ, His word, and the lost; and the bestowment of certain spiritual gifts. (See Acts 1:4, 8, 8:15-17)

The Assemblies of God believes that when the Holy Spirit initially fills the believer, that person will speak in an unknown language as did the 120 believers in the Upper Room on the day of Pentecost. While this belief is distinctive, it is not more important than other doctrines.

Our Primary Message: Redemption
While the Assemblies of God is noted for its Pentecostal distinctive, the primary message of the Church is Salvation.. A belief that people can find forgiveness of sin through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ who willingly gave His life for us. Because of Christ's love and forgiveness each person can be cleansed from wrong and saved from the real and impending Hell prepared for the devil and those who follow him. By accepting Jesus Christ as Savior and putting Him first in their lives, people are guaranteed an eternal home with God in Heaven. We believe this is the central message of Christianity and the key issue for man today. (See Titus 2:11; Romans 10:9-10; John 3:3-5)

Our Characteristic: Praise & Worship
Worship plays a major role in the Assemblies of God churches and in Orange Hills Assembly. Freedom in worship is accommodated and encouraged. Many will pray and thank God audibly during times of corporate thanksgiving and prayer. Some will pray silently, expressing little outward emotion, while others will weep openly before the Lord communicating their love and adoration in tears. Regardless of style, each sincere expression is welcomed. As these expressions of faith and love blend together in communication to God, each service will develop its own unique worship personality.

Common in most Assemblies of God is the clapping and raising of hands. Hand clapping often occurs during the singing of choruses. It is also used spontaneously in the adoration and love of God. Raised hands during times of prayer is another expression common in the church. To the believer it is an outward sign of surrender to God and His will. These visible expressions are not for show, but rather avenues for communicating with God. (See Psalm 47:1; 134:2)