This page has some basic answers to the questions that we are most commonly asked. For more detailed answers to more questions CLICK HERE for a complete FAQ document.

Question 1: Who is your pastor?

We don't have a pastor. We have a team of Elders (Overseers) (presently there are 4 Elders). The pattern in the New Testament is a missionary pastor (or a group of missionaries) start a church and when the church is established Elders are chosen to lead the church. (See: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-11)

Question 2: Are your Elders Pastors?

The word "pastor" is used in only one place in the whole New Testament. 

Ephesians 4:11-12 "And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ"

Pastor in this context literally means "shepherd" - a person whom God has given the ability to lead people as a shepherd leads sheep with loving guidance and direction. Shepherding gifts lived-out in the life of an individual is something we look for in an Elder. So the answer is: Yes, Elders give pastoral leadership to the body. 

Question 3: What do you believe?

For a document that tells you what we believe CLICK HERE. Approach this document with the understanding that this is not a formal doctrinal statement. It is written in plain language for everyday use. This paper does not use complex terminology.  So if you are looking for words like: grace, salvation, propitiation, sanctification, you will not find them in this document. However, these important concepts are discussed and are defined in context.

Church Family Pictures thanks to Christina Garber