WELCOME TO TEMPLE CHURCH OF CHRIST
We're so glad you're here! Here is where you'll find out more about who we are and what we believe. We would love for you to join us!
STATEMENT OF FAITH
In the Bible, the inspired and infallible word of God, written by Holy men of old, as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
(II Timothy 3:15-16)
In one God, who is infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes, and purposes, as well as omniscient and omnipresent. We believe that he was revealed to us as Father in creation, as Son in redemption, and as Holy Spirit in His comforting grace that never leaves those who trust Him. (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 1:1; Colossians 1:15-17)
That Jesus was both human and divine, and further, that Jesus was God, manifested in the flesh, the eternal father made visible. (Matthew 3:16-17; I Timothy 3:16)
In the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We believe that He ascended on high and has sent His Spirit (the Holy Ghost), which was poured out at Jerusalem over 1900 years ago, and it is this same Spirit that is filling the hearts of those who diligently seek Him today. (Mark 8:31; Acts 1:9; Luke 24:50-52; John 14:26)
In baptism of the Holy Ghost and in baptism in water by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and the baptism of the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. This constitutes the new birth. (Acts 2:4-8; Acts 2:38)
In living a holy, sanctified life. We believe in divine healing, communion, and footwashing. We believe also in the glorious catching away of the saints when Jesus returns in the clouds in glory to take away his people to heaven (the Rapture). (John 11:2; Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 13:26
MISSION STATEMENT
To Serve
Serve wholeheartedly as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does whether he is slave or free. (Ephesians 6:7-8 NIV)
To Share
Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Romans 12:13)
To Worship
God is spirit, and his worsphipers must worship in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24 NIV)
To Win Souls
Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.(1 Corinthians 9:19 NIV)
To Intercede
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you. (2 Thessalonians 3:1 KJV)
To Make Disciples for Christ
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:19-20)
OUR LEADERSHIP
SUFFRAGAN BISHOP RON E. STEPHENS
PASTOR
DORRETTA D. STEPHENS
FIRST LADY