Worship Style:
Contemporary music led by worship team. Either drama or video every service.
Casual dress...come as you are.
Teaching Pastors:
George Doyle
A Florida native, George served for 24 years in the military as an aviator. Three of those years were in the Omaha area. George has been married to Brenda for 39 years. George and Brenda have two grown children and four grandchildren.
George completed his graduate work in counseling before leaving the service. He served two churches in Alabama before coming back to Omaha to be part of a church start. His major responsibilities are in the areas of pastoral care and the teaching ministries of the church.
Darian Knowles A young man that hails from the mountains of Georgia, Darian is new to the pastorate. He has earnestly sought God's will for the last 12 years while digging into His Word. He has spent time in Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina serving all while attending school.
Darian is recently married to Sara. Many of his primary duties fall into the development of our Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry.
Our Purpose:
Our Beliefs:
About God:God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
About Jesus Christ:
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
About The Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13,14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12,3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
About The Bible:
The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160,12:6; Proverbs 30:5
About Human Beings:
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2
About Salvation:
Salvation is God's free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
About Eternal Security:
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25,10:10,14 1 Peter 1:3-5
About Eternity:
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9
The Bible Is Our Sole Authority:
"The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us to do what is right."
2 Timothy 3:16 (LB)
Autonomy Of Each Local Church:
"Christ is the head of his Body, the church. He is the source of the Body's life...."
Col. 1:18 (GN)
Priesthood of every believer:
"Christ loves us, and by his death he has freed us from our sins and makes us a kingdom of priests to serve God...!"
Rev. 1:6 (GN)
"You are...the King's priests... God's own people, chosen to proclaim the wonderful acts of God."
1 Peter 2:9 (GN)
Tithing:
"A tithe of everything you produce belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord."
Lev. 27:30
Immersion:
"For when you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with
Christ."
Col. 2:12 (GN)
Spirit-led living:
(Jesus said) "I am the Vine, you are the branches. If you abide in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; but apart from me you can do nothing."
John 15:5 (GN)
Telling others about Christ:
"...Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have...."
1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)