I love being called a “creedal Christian”, even though the term has been used as a dismissive slur here in Utah.

The term “creedal” reminds me that my unity and (c)atholicity with Christians is based on substantially (not superficially) shared beliefs about Jesus. Not belonging to a specific a denomination or tradition (Baptist, Presbyterian, Calvary Chapel, Assembly of God, etc.). This unity holds even in the midst of variegated Christian families and diverse institutional representations.

The “we believe” or “I believe” creedal expressions, expressed in community, are precious.

If anything, we evangelicals need to be more creedal, not less.