To state it simply, "Life is for lifting . . . "
Life's objective (vision) is to 'lift' Christ and 'lift' people. Christ is 'lifted' by everything we say, do and become - to His credit. People are 'lifted' when we care for everyone and anyone just as He did.
It seems like it is almost an 'in' thing to be down on something, someone or everything. A lot of people just seem to be down: down on life; down on God; down on their future; down on religion. That is why Life is so important! Can we give you a lift?
Read on to learn more about our passions and purpose.
The 7 P’s
Our faith includes, among other things, the ‘7 P’s.’ The 7 P’s stand for: Presence; Prayer; Power; Passion; Prosperity; Prophetic; Purity.
Presence - Some call it revival. Some call it renewal. Some call it awakening. After all is said and done, it is the felt and real Presence of God that iluminates His Word and transforms life.
Programs are great, but historical evidence verifies that when God’s Presence increases in the life of His children and I geographic locations, individuals, families and communities are never the same.
Prayer – God draws near when we seek for Him. A praying person is a hungry person: hungry for God and not just for His blessings. Prayerlessness is the height of pride and independence. Prayerfulness is the most powerful posture because it is the posture of humility and dependence on God alone for being our Source for all things of life and righteousness.
Power - In the Bible, we find that God’s Power relates to legitimate, Heaven-endorsed authority and God’s unlimited ability in operation. We are engaged in spiritual warfare even though the forces of darkness were defeated (2000 years ago).
God promised and provided more-than-adequate power (supernatural abilities) to rout and resist all of the attacks and schemes of the enemy. God’s Power heals, breaks addictions and brings the Kingdom of God to bear upon ordinary, everyday life.
Passion - Jesus was passionate about the Father, His Kingdom and people – all people. That continues to be our example and standard. Jesus looked at a greatly varied group of people in Galilee and was moved with compassion. He was not moved with disgust by whom or what He saw: He is color-blind, you know.
Outside the walls of the church, there are no enemies, just people: people who have the right to hear the Good News and experience Jesus’ love, just like so many others have.
Prosperity - The 23rd Psalm is one of the greatest treatises on Scriptural prosperity. Prosperity is not for imbalanced, self gratification but is for the advancement of God’s interests and His Kingdom here on the Earth.
Prophetic – The prophetic anointing is active and continues to function for edification and renewal. The five-fold ascension ministry gifts are relevant and in operation at Life Church.
Purity – A life of devotion to God also involves striving for purity in all areas of conversation, behavior and thoughts. There is a standard in the Bible for the Christian lfie and the standard is purity and holiness.
Our tenets of faith and doctrine can be read on the next page.
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Founding / Senior Pastors Senior Pastors |
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Apostolic Council Apostolic Ministry |
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Associate Pastors Pastoral |
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Elders Pastoral and Care |
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Executive Council Diaconate Ministry |
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Worship and Fine Arts Pastoral |
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Field Directors Small Groups |
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Student Ministries Youth |
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Family Life Pastoral |
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Trustees Fiduciary |