Our Mission
The mission of the Church of God is to communicate the full gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the Great Commission and the power of Pentecost, while fostering a community of believers committed to worship, service, and outreach.
CORE MISSION ELELEMENTS1. Full Gospel Communication: The Church of God is dedicated to sharing the complete message of Jesus Christ as outlined in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4).2. Community Engagement: The church aims to be a movement that actively engagements in evangelism, discipleship and nurturing ministries, addressing the spiritual and physical needs of individuals and communities.3. Worship and Spiritual Growth: The Church of God emphasizes the importance of worship that brings God's power into the lives of believers, encouraging them to grow in their faith and exercise their spiritual gifts.4. Inclusivity and Love: The church is committed to loving all people and opposing discrimination based on race, color or nationality, reflecting Christ's love in all its programs and ministries. 5. Global Outreach: The mission includes a commitment to preach the Gospel worldwide, utilizing various tools such as personal evangelism, media outreach and literature distribution to reach diverse populations.
VISION FOR THE FUTUREThe Church of God envisions a community of authentic believers who are transformed by the Gospel, actively participating in the mission of Christ and making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
This mission statement encapsulates the Church of God's commitment of faith, community and outreach, guiding its members in their spiritual journey and service to others.
CORE MISSION ELELEMENTS1. Full Gospel Communication: The Church of God is dedicated to sharing the complete message of Jesus Christ as outlined in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4).2. Community Engagement: The church aims to be a movement that actively engagements in evangelism, discipleship and nurturing ministries, addressing the spiritual and physical needs of individuals and communities.3. Worship and Spiritual Growth: The Church of God emphasizes the importance of worship that brings God's power into the lives of believers, encouraging them to grow in their faith and exercise their spiritual gifts.4. Inclusivity and Love: The church is committed to loving all people and opposing discrimination based on race, color or nationality, reflecting Christ's love in all its programs and ministries. 5. Global Outreach: The mission includes a commitment to preach the Gospel worldwide, utilizing various tools such as personal evangelism, media outreach and literature distribution to reach diverse populations.
VISION FOR THE FUTUREThe Church of God envisions a community of authentic believers who are transformed by the Gospel, actively participating in the mission of Christ and making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
This mission statement encapsulates the Church of God's commitment of faith, community and outreach, guiding its members in their spiritual journey and service to others.
DECLARATION OF FAITH
WE BELIEVE: The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.
- In the verbal inspiration of the Bible
- In one God eternally existing in three persons: namely, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
- That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the intecessor.
- That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentence is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.
- That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
- In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ: through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.
- Holiness to be God's standard of living for His people.
- In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.
- In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance that it is the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost.
- In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
- Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.
- In the Lord's Supper and washing of the saint's feet.
- In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living sants to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.
- In the bodily resurrection: eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.