Our Pastors

Ron Campbell

Senior Pastor

Born in the midst of the 'Jesus Movement', Pastor Ron was exposed to all walks of life as his home became the bridge to Jesus for the many who’ve helped to build…

Senior Pastor

Born in the midst of the ‘Jesus Movement’, Pastor Ron was exposed to all walks of life as his home became the bridge to Jesus for the many who’ve helped to build this ministry. With a heart to serve the Lord, spread the gospel and shape culture, Pastor Ron would go on to pioneer several Christian rock bands and own two nationally respected design firms. Today, U! Creative represents some of the most revered and influential brands in the world.

Having served in The Ark since it’s inception, Pastor Ron was ordained an Elder in 2007… Associate Pastor in 2010… and assumed his father’s mantle of Sr. Pastor in 2018. His leadership has also been utilized on the Advisory Boards of Cedarville University, The Modern College of Design, and as Executive Director of the 501c3 HomelessRockstars.org based in Redding, CA. He’s also had the privilege to minister at CBS Studios (Burbank, CA), Bethel Church (Redding, CA), Andrae + Sandra Crouch’s – New Christ Memorial Church (San Fernando, CA), Far Hills Baptist Church (Kettering, OH), SouthBrook Christian Church PROVOKE (Dayton, OH), and various radio programs.

With over 25 years in leadership and ministry experience and a licensed member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Pastor Ron brings a powerful message through a practical gospel relevant to the issues of today. His thrust is to help people find themselves and find their purpose… which can only be found in the person of Jesus Christ. This faith isn’t for the faint of heart and he’s committed to equipping those in earshot with the tools for a successFULL Christian walk. When asked about his upbringing, the journey, and the call… he says “I’ve known this was coming… as I could clearly see the Lord’s hand on my life and hear his voice, ordering the seasons, and training my heart through the challenging terrain… and He NEVER failed me!” From leading neighborhood kids to the Lord in his parent’s garage… to pulling teens toward the cross through music… and leading VP’s into the kingdom around his conference table has all been preparation for such a time as this. Pastor Ron and his wife Heather have been married for over 25 years and with their two children look forward to what the Lord has in store for this new voyage of The Ark.

1 Peter 3:15 / 1 Corinthians 2:9

Rick Thornsburg

Assistant Pastor

Pastor Rick and his wife Merry are two of the original 18 Charter Members that started The Ark on its christening day August 19, 1982. They have been married for…

Assistant Pastor

Pastor Rick and his wife Merry are two of the original 18 Charter Members that started The Ark on its christening day August 19, 1982. They have been married for over four decades and have two grown sons and two grandchildren. A servant from the beginning, he’s driven with a desire to see people set free Spirit, Soul, and Body. Pastor Rick’s testimony has opened the doors to countless opportunities to share the gospel leading readied hearts into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He has ministered to those around him throughout his nearly 35 years at Duke Energy, all the way to sharing “The Power Of What We Believe” at The Arboretum on the outskirts of the Biltmore Estate (Asheville, NC), and he continues to be a willing vessel fit for The Master’s use.

Pastor Rick has been an active and integral part of the leadership of The Ark, along with ministering the Word of God on a regular basis, to teaching foundational principles in the Adult Sunday School class. The heart of a prayer warrior, he has used these gifts to lead the Intercessory prayer group at The Ark throughout the years. He was ordained an Elder in 1991… Associate Pastor in 1999… and Assistant Pastor in 2018. He is also licensed to perform many of the pastoral responsibilities as needed in support of our Sr. Pastor. He holds the unique perspective of bridging both Pastoral administrations, brings valued insight, and is helping to chart the course for The Ark.

His life is proof, that if you apply the Word of God in every area, how you start is most certainly not how you will finish. It doesn’t matter where you came from or the baggage that comes with you… in Christ EVERYTHING is made new. He is truly an example of a life changed, because of the Hope he has in Jesus Christ and he’s just getting started!

Luke 4:18-19 / Jeremiah 29:11

Dr. Dale R. Campbell

Pastor Emeritus

July 4, 1934 – June 26, 2022

He’s been a mentor to many… a friend to the lonely… and a father to the fatherless. His life testimony from a childhood friend was, “All he ever wanted…

Pastor Emeritus

July 4, 1934 – June 26, 2022

He’s been a mentor to many… a friend to the lonely… and a father to the fatherless. His life testimony from a childhood friend was, “All he ever wanted to do was help people… long before he met Jesus!” A recently discovered letter, from his Pastor in the early 70’s stated, “Dale has an undying thirst for the Bible and I think of him as being of superior moral judgments.” Dr. Dale was and truly is a ‘life-coach’ before they even existed. His wisdom is deep and his life is a true compass that has assisted many to find their way to a personal relationship with Jesus.

‘Emeritus’ holds a Bachelor of Theology from Burke Bible College, a Master of Science (emphasis on Counseling) and Doctorate of Religious Education (emphasis on biblical studies) from Lael University. He’s a licensed member with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) as a licensed Temperament Therapist, Clinical Pastoral Counselor as well as a member of the Ohio Association of Christian Counselors & Therapists and the American Board of Psychology. His accomplishments exceed earthly recognition, as they start in this world and continue in the next.

Without question, the foundation of The Ark was built on the faith of one man… his vision… his obedience… and faithfulness for 35 years. “Well done thou good and faithful” is secured and although Audrey his soulmate of 54 years and co-founder of The Ark has went ahead into glory… He’s not done yet! Our church was founded on The Rock of Jesus, and Dr.Dale is as solid as they come. His testimony will live on as he’s been pointing to Jesus since the day he met Him… to God be the Glory!

John 15:13 / Philippians 3:10

Statement of Faith

This Statement of Faith represents our foundational beliefs but does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. We do believe, however, that the foregoing Statement of Faith accurately represents the teaching of the Bible, and therefore, is binding upon all members of The Ark.

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

The Legacy

Every great ship started with a great captain, The Ark had two. Our Founders, Dick & Audrey Campbell gave their lives to Jesus in 1964 on their daughter’s deathbed. That single decision would forever change their life and everyone who met them thereafter. Their insatiable hunger for the things of God triggered an appetite, that three church services a week could not satisfy, leading to a weekly Bible study in their home. The ministry of The Ark Church was birthed out of a supernatural Bible study occurring the summer of 1982. Dick & Audrey have had a selfless love for helping people that is beyond words! Forever on call, their door was always open and their phone was always ringing all hours of the day and night for those in need. The legacy is a place of ‘Safety in the Storms’ for many generations to come. Their story is a Legacy of Love! Their love for one another… their love for Jesus!

First Sanctuary

First Sunday Service, August 19th, 1982

Read "How it All Began"

Watch "Their Legacy of Love"

Their Legacy of Love

Statement of Faith

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

WELCOME TO THE ARK

We are a Non-Denominational, FULL GOSPEL, Bible preaching church, devoted to the praise, worship, and lifting up of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Come ready to experience a multi-cultural, multi-generational service, hear dynamic praise and worship, and powerful teaching from our Pastors that will challenge and strengthen your faith. If you are visiting The Ark for the first time, we pray that from the minute you enter our campus, you’ll feel the Spirit of God in the midst and a place you can call home. Come as you are, you’ll see everything from jeans, to khakis, to shirt and tie. God is not interested in your attire but in your heart. We can’t wait to see you at The Ark!

Get Directions

The Ark is located in Montgomery County, 15-20 minutes south of Dayton in Historic Miamisburg.
Since 1982 The Ark has been serving local Miami Valley communities such as Centerville, Germantown, Franklin, Miami Township, Middletown, Moraine, Springboro, Washington Township and West Carrollton.

CAMPUS

The Ark Campus is currently comprised of three buildings sitting on a sprawling five acres. That being said, it’s not difficult to get turned around so this map will assist with your visit. Keep in mind, as new ministries spring forth, things will change from time to time to best suit the needs of our body.

Campus Map

Statement of Faith

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

Statement of Faith

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

Our Beliefs

The Ark strives to spiritually prepare and equip each member (through the study of God’s Holy Word) to meet the challenge of a world in need of a Savior. We stand on the verse from 2 Timothy 2:15 which says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.”

That being said, we believe in the whole word of God in that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16) Our assembly acknowledges Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and Head of our Body. All matters of faith, doctrine, morals, and discipline are based upon God’s Word, the Holy Bible. We accept the same as final authority in making decisions on all Church matters. (Ephesians 1:22)

Statement of Faith

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

Know Jesus

Know God

I come in contact on a daily basis with all sorts of people, from all walks of life. Some have been dealt some real dirty cards through life, while others have “had it all” yet, are still unhappy. When it all comes down to it, we are all just spending our lives trying to fill some kind of void that’s inside of us. We try to fill it with cars, clothes, money and even relationships… yet they only temporarily satisfy.1 Before long, it’s on to something bigger and better.

Know Jesus, Know God

Remember the classic Beatles’ song “Can’t buy me love?” Although the Beatles weren’t prophets, they did have a point. From the greatest of us to the least, we’re all looking to be loved and accepted and that will never be found in “things.” Has it ever dawned on you, that all this “stuff” we accumulate down here can’t be taken with us? You never see a U-Haul following a funeral procession. So you ask – why am I here and why do I have this void?

Good question. The answer though is even better…it’s supposed to be there. That’s right, God has put that void in each and every one of us, as He’s the only one that can fill it. The answer to your life is as simple as a lesson we learned as children… you can’t put a square peg in a round hole. Translation: God is love and nothing else is.2 God made you and loves you so much that He sent His only son Jesus to die for your sins so that you could have a relationship with Him.3

However, God isn’t going to force Himself on you, He loves you enough to give you a choice. Although many times people go through their whole lives making the wrong choice. How many people do you know that fell in love with the wrong person and it turned out to be hell? The same thing applies spiritually, if you don’t choose Jesus, there’s “hell to pay.” Many of you are saying “if God so loved me, why would He send me to hell?” That’s just it… God doesn’t send anyone to hell; if that’s the path you’re on it’s because you chose to be there by rejecting His son Jesus.

We have all seen the news enough to know that if someone commits a crime many times the punishment is life in prison, sometimes even death. You can’t think the judge in the courtroom wanted the crime to occur, but justice must be served. God is just and your crime is the sinful nature you were born with. Getting rid of your sin is as easy as accepting Jesus Christ. He’s right now reaching out His hand to you. The Bible says that He’s standing at the door of your heart and knocking. If you ask Him to, He will come in.4 Placing Jesus in that void I mentioned earlier will give you the happiness you’ve been searching for.

If you’d like to ask Jesus into your heart, pray this simple prayer:

Jesus, I confess that I don’t have all the answers and have sinned against you. I give you my life. Come into my heart, take away all my sins and wash me in your blood. In Jesus name, Amen

If you’ve just made this commitment for the first time, we’d love to hear about it… Godspeed!

Ron Campbell

Senior Pastor

Matthew 6:19-21
I John 4:8
John 3:16
Revelation 3:20

Statement of Faith

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

Missions

Wetumpka, AL

Sacramento, CA

Dayton, OH

Huntington Beach, CA

Grand Rapids, MI

Statement of Faith

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

Giving

DEBT FREE FROM DAY ONE… AND WE’VE NEVER PASSED AN OFFERING PLATE!

Rather, we trust the Lord to lead His people in tithes and offerings to support His work. The Joash Chest (II Chronicles 24) is located in the foyer as you exit the sanctuary. We are truly thankful for your continued offerings and your willingness to tithe. May God bless you and your family abundantly!

“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” Luke 6:38

ON-SITE
Please complete a tithe envelope in the back of the pew if you desire credit for money given. IRS tax laws require a written record of contributions.

MAILING
Make checks payable to:
THE ARK CHURCH
8500 South Union Road,
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The Ark is a 501c3 religious organization. All donations are tax-deductible according to IRS guidelines. A giving statement will be mailed to you for income tax purposes at the end of the year.

Statement of Faith

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

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Statement of Faith

The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Phil. 2:6, Matt. 3:16-17).
- FATHER: God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent One. He is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 1:14, John 14:28, and John 16:28)
- SON: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and as such shares in the divinity and deity of God. He is the One Begotten. (John 1:1, John 14, John 18, John 10:30).
- HOLY SPIRIT: He proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26) We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and, that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling them unto the day of redemption. (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:9; I Cor. 12:12-14; II Cor. 3:6; Eph. 1:13-14).
The Scriptures

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pet. 1:21).
Creation

We believe that God created the universe. We reject evolution as an unscriptural theory of origin. (Genesis 1-2, Ex. 20:11).
Man, His Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. We believe that Satan is the author of sin, and the cause of the fall of man; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and, that he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Job 1:6-7; Is. 14:12-17; Matt. 4:2-11, Matt. 25:41; Rom. 3:9-10, Rom. 3:23, Rom. 5:12; I John 3:8; Gal. 3.13,14, Rev. 20:10).
Salvation

“All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) We believe that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (John 1:12, John 14:6, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-10; I Pet. 1:18-19).
The Church

We believe that the Church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up of born-again persons. (I Cor. 11:2, I Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 1:22-23, Eph. 5:25-27). We believe that the establishments and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. (Acts 14:27, Acts 20:17, Acts 28-32; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
Water Baptism

All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. This is a declaration to the world that they identify with Christ in His death and have been raised with Him in newness of life. (Matt. 23:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Rom. 6:4).
Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4).
Laying on of Hands
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, and is our grounds for baby dedication instead of baptism.
- Laying on of hands for divine healing, which was provided for in the Old Testament, and is an integral part of the Gospel. (Ex. 15:23-26; Ps. 103:1-3; Is. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 5.22,23,41, 28-31; Acts 5:16, Acts 28:8, Acts 19:11,12; Jas. 5:14-16).
- Laying on of hands to confer office. (Acts 6:2-6).
- Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost. (Acts 8:16-18).
- Laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools. (I Tim. 4:14).
Communion - The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His sufferings and death and a prophecy of His second coming. It is enjoyed by all believers until He comes. (I Cor. 11:26).
- The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body. (Is. 53.5; I Cor. 11:24).
- The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God. (Hebrews 9; I Cor. 11:25).
- We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it for if we receive it unworthily, without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Cor. 11:27-30).
marriage

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD, MARRIAGE IS INSTITUTED BY GOD AS ONLY BETWEEN ONE MAN (male) AND ONE WOMAN (female). This Church defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. (Gen. 1:22).

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