Is your church part of a denomination?
We are members of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, a movement which began in 1887 and has now spread to seventy countries. We are propelled by the belief that Jesus Christ is the answer to people's deepest needs -- not religion, not the church, not a creed, but his living person. He brings compassionate healing to every broken area of our lives, and we are eagerly waiting for him to come back as he promised. In the meantime, we are working to help as many people to meet him as possible.
What if I was raised in another denomination?
Our church contains people who come from many different religious backgrounds. That is why we are called an “alliance” church. We seek to maintain cordial fellowship with all churches and Christians who believe in the Christ of the Bible.
Do you believe in the Bible?
We accept the sixty-six books of the Bible as the actual words of God to all people. We figure that if God is able to create everything that we see, then he is also able to tell us what he wants us to know. We see the Bible as a Christ-centered document, leading us to know him personally. We do not teach the Bible as a rule book to use to make ourselves acceptable to God.
Can I visit if I'm not sure I'm a Christian?
Of course! We invite you to come and sample. You will not be pointed out or embarrassed.
Will I be pressured to join?
No. We prefer to present opportunities for involvement, and each member decides how much is enough through prayer and the guidance of God's Spirit. Formal membership is primarily a matter of sharing how you came to know Jesus Christ with our elders. There is a short orientation class for new members.
Are you a Spirit-filled church?
Yes we are. We believe that the primary evidences of the filling of the Holy Spirit are a holy life and a commitment to serve Christ. We think that all of the spiritual gifts are for today since the Bible never said that they would end. The New Testament gives clear guidelines for the manifestation of the gifts.
What kind of music do you use?
Our goal is to provide music for all people to help them worship God from the heart. As a result, our worship music is very wide-ranging. We have electric guitar driven worship music at SuperTeens on Wednesdays. At our Sunday 10:45 AM blended worship service we have everything from traditional hymns to gospel songs to contemporary choruses.
Will I be pressured to give?
We do our best to avoid pressuring people. We believe that giving to the church should be a free act of worship to Christ, and so we do not have fund-raising campaigns. We seek to help each person make a personal response to God in worship through giving. In addition, each year we encourage everyone to pray about what God would have them give to missionary work since we help support 1100 missionaries worldwide.
What do you have for children?
Nursery is provided for Sunday school, morning worship, and evening worship. There are Sunday schools classes for all ages, and children's worship during the second half of adult morning worship. There is a full-fledged teen ministry.
Are you wheelchair accessible? Do you have help for the hearing-impaired?
Our entire facility is barrier-free, and we have a transmitter with individual receivers for the hearing-impaired.
Do you have a political affiliation?
We believe that the mission of the church is far higher than any political party or view. Jesus said his kingdom was not of this world, and so we do not try to build it here. We encourage each individual member to be informed and involved as responsible members of the community.
Are divorced people welcome?
Of course! Jesus accepted all people on one basis only: that they come to him in faith that his death cleanses them from anything they have done wrong and that his resurrection grants them new life. We believe that Jesus is both able and eager to bring healing and wholeness to people who have experienced every kind of wound.
What kind of sermons should I expect?
We believe that the most important thing we can do for our people is to teach them to know God through the Bible, so we do a lot of Bible teaching with clear applications to daily life. The pastor often uses storying to help people connect with the truth of the Bible. You can hear examples of the messages every Saturday on the Break Free! radio program at 10:00 A.M. on 99.7 FM, WZXV, or on the web site at www.breakfree.org.