Certified Biblical Counselors of Yuma affirms the following Statement of Faith as the theological foundation for all counseling, teaching, and ministry practices.

1. The Scriptures

We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, inerrant, infallible, and authoritative Word of God.
Scripture is sufficient for all matters of faith, life, and godliness, and is the final authority in biblical counseling.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 19:7–11; 2 Peter 1:20–21).

2. The Triune God

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—equal in essence, power, and glory.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).

3. God the Father

We believe God the Father is the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and love.
He graciously works all things according to His will and for His glory.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 103:19; Ephesians 1:11).

4. Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life.
Through His substitutionary death on the cross and His bodily resurrection, He accomplished redemption for sinners.
He is the only mediator between God and man and the sole source of salvation.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (John 1:1, 14; Isaiah 53:4–6; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5).

5. The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit regenerates sinners, indwells believers, convicts of sin, illumines Scripture, and empowers believers for godly living and obedience.
The Spirit is essential in producing lasting heart change and spiritual growth.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (John 16:8–13; Romans 8:9–11; Galatians 5:22–23).

6. Humanity and Sin

We believe humanity was created in the image of God but fell into sin through Adam’s disobedience.
As a result, all people are born sinful by nature and choice, spiritually dead, and unable to please God apart from His grace.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1–3).

7. Salvation

We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Salvation is a gift of God, not a result of human works, and results in justification, regeneration, and ongoing sanctification.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 5:1; Titus 3:5).

8. Sanctification and Biblical Counseling

We believe God uses His Word, the Holy Spirit, and the community of believers to bring about progressive sanctification and heart transformation.
Biblical counseling is a discipleship ministry that applies Scripture to the issues of life, addressing both suffering and sin with compassion, truth, and the hope of the Gospel.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (Colossians 1:28; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12).

9. The Church

We believe the universal Church consists of all true believers in Jesus Christ and that the local church is God’s primary means for spiritual growth, accountability, and pastoral care.
The purpose of biblical counseling is to support and complement, not replace, the ministry of the local church.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (Ephesians 4:11–16; Hebrews 10:24–25).

10. The Return of Christ

We believe in the bodily return of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the eternal state.
Believers will enjoy eternal life with God, and unbelievers will face eternal separation from Him.
- Scripture Reference:
  - (Matthew 25:31–46; John 5:28–29; Revelation 21:1–4).