OUR MISSION...
Our Mission
We are at work tirelessly to preserve our ministry for future generations. Since our ministry was inspired from our grandfather, Pastor Joseph Stephen but was birthed by Ruth Degand. Our family and our brothers and sisters in Christ collectively contributed to our ministry for the work of God.
We are at work tirelessly to preserve our ministry for future generations. Since our ministry was inspired from our grandfather, Pastor Joseph Stephen but was birthed by Ruth Degand. Our family and our brothers and sisters in Christ collectively contributed to our ministry for the work of God.
OUR GOAL...
Our goal is to have a ministry that teaches and preaches. A ministry that feeds and clothes the community.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF BAPTISM...
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF BAPTISM IN THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE?
Baptism is simply an outward expression of a Christian’s faith. Jesus’ example of baptism demonstrated his dedication to His Father in Heaven. Christians show their dedication to God through the biblical practice of baptism.
DOES A CHRISTIAN NEED TO BE BAPTIZED TO BE SAVED?
No. It’s the blood of Jesus that saves us, not baptism. Salvation is a free gift of God. We are saved by grace through faith. The Bible is very clear about how we are saved. Baptism symbolizes salvation but is not a way to earn salvation.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9, ESV).
One story in the Bible that demonstrates this concept is the story of the thief on the cross. As Jesus hung from the cross, there was a thief on the cross next to him. As both men hung dying, they had a conversation.
The thief declared his belief in Christ Jesus as the Son of God. He asked Jesus to remember him. Jesus told the thief he would be in heaven with Him.
“…you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43, ESV).
The physical act of baptism isn’t what changes a person. It’s the Holy Spirit’s work that makes the difference.
WHAT WERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING BAPTISMS IN THE BIBLE?
If we read about the baptisms in the New Testament we find some similarities.
The people believed the good news they heard (Acts 2:41)
Believers were confessing their sins (Mark 1:5)
Baptisms were the result of repentance in the believer (Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:38)
Baptisms in the Bible were joyful events. Each believer who was baptized believed in the good news they had heard—that Jesus was the Son of God and the long awaited Messiah.
They confessed their sins and gave up their own desires to follow Him. And, they desired to be baptized as a result of their repentance.
Baptism is simply an outward expression of a Christian’s faith. Jesus’ example of baptism demonstrated his dedication to His Father in Heaven. Christians show their dedication to God through the biblical practice of baptism.
DOES A CHRISTIAN NEED TO BE BAPTIZED TO BE SAVED?
No. It’s the blood of Jesus that saves us, not baptism. Salvation is a free gift of God. We are saved by grace through faith. The Bible is very clear about how we are saved. Baptism symbolizes salvation but is not a way to earn salvation.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9, ESV).
One story in the Bible that demonstrates this concept is the story of the thief on the cross. As Jesus hung from the cross, there was a thief on the cross next to him. As both men hung dying, they had a conversation.
The thief declared his belief in Christ Jesus as the Son of God. He asked Jesus to remember him. Jesus told the thief he would be in heaven with Him.
“…you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43, ESV).
The physical act of baptism isn’t what changes a person. It’s the Holy Spirit’s work that makes the difference.
WHAT WERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING BAPTISMS IN THE BIBLE?
If we read about the baptisms in the New Testament we find some similarities.
The people believed the good news they heard (Acts 2:41)
Believers were confessing their sins (Mark 1:5)
Baptisms were the result of repentance in the believer (Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:38)
Baptisms in the Bible were joyful events. Each believer who was baptized believed in the good news they had heard—that Jesus was the Son of God and the long awaited Messiah.
They confessed their sins and gave up their own desires to follow Him. And, they desired to be baptized as a result of their repentance.
