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The information below will assist you in understanding my
values and what distinguishes us from many other
ministries.
We are a New Beginning
Take a
bold step and start your life over again at Mt. Beulah. At
the center of the Gospel is the message of Hope and
Reconciliation. Many times people feel there is no hope
for the future, and depression and other problems set in. Today, there is hope. No matter
who you are, no matter where you are, and no matter what
you have done in the past, there is hope. Despite
loneliness, feelings of desperation and perhaps suicidal
thoughts you will find hope, peace and a new beginning
at Mt. Beulah. We are a Church of second chances. So
many of us falter and have weaknesses that hold us down -- personal faults, habits, and
temptations that continually knock us down, but we
minister a Gospel that offers not only hope but
deliverance.
Jesus Christ, He who first loved us and gave his life for
us, desires that we ALL be made whole by the power of
the Holy Spirit. The soul cleansing power of the Holy
Spirit, the acceptance of Jesus Christ prepares each of
us for a NEW BEGINNING with ourselves, friends and
family as well as our new relationship with God
Almighty.
We are made Whole
The love of our Eternal Father in heaven makes us not only
spiritually whole, but mentally and physically as well.
God wants to heal the mind and body of all his
children. God wants to supernaturally touch you and
heal you of affliction. The Lord wants each of us to
enjoy good health as well as serving as a living
testimony of his greatness through His healing power.
Just as any parent seeks attention for their children in
a time of crisis, hurt or sickness, God extends His
mercy to each of us by offering healing if we would
simply have faith. However, we must not forget that
when we were born the second time around (Salvation) we
became eternal beings and too often we put our focus on
the things of this earth, including healing. Healing,
wealth and success can all be enjoyed by many on earth,
but for others, healing, and the others desires of life
may come as we are glorified with a new body.
We are Family First
At the heart of our ministry is family unity in Christ. We
believe that the continual demise of the family is
destroying our nation. We feel it is vital that we, the
church, begin to address issues that will assist parents
in preserving their own relationships while
strengthening love and discipline toward their children
that they, too, will grow in the knowledge of God's Word
and lead healthy and productive lives as they mature.
To combat many domestic issues we offer counseling and
support along with Bible-based Christian family
workshops. Bible-centered education on marriage and
divorce is much needed since statistics tell us that 3 out 5 marriages end in divorce.
The single parent brings to the church many special needs as
well. We feel that the church, not the government,
should be the center of strength and support for that
individual and their children. We will strive to convey
God's perfect love, Bible-centered education, and
assistance to those that are in need of direction and
support.
Another way to help families is by supporting fellowship in
small peer units. Though the church is instrumental in
a family’s spiritual welfare, a personal walk with God
is determined by the time that is given to Him privately
in prayer, Bible study, and meditation. Many churches
have services or special programs nearly every night of
the week; but we believe that families are better
strengthened when they spend quality time at home
together along with the regularly scheduled church
services. Families should be encouraged to worship
together, too, instead of being segregated by age or
gender as many programs in the church seek to do.
Parents should always be respected as the authority over
their own children.
We are Community Minded
We are open to any person regardless of race, creed, or
color. All mankind are descendents of Adam and Eve
making each of us Brothers and Sisters in God's sight.
We believe the church to be an asset to the community,
not a stumbling block nor a haven for those with bigotry
in their hearts.
We are Mission Minded
We believe in the spreading of the Gospel by those that are
called of God into the mission field. It is necessary
to support missionaries that labor for the Kingdom
through their calling. They should be uplifted in
prayer as well as supported financially.
We are Evangelical
We believe it is the purpose and will of God for each
individual to be a witness to the lost. We believe in
the spreading of the Gospel to a lost and dying world
through example, preaching, and teaching. Salvation is
through faith alone and not by any work or sacrament of
the church.
We are Fundamental
We believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired and inerrant
Word of God. It is relevant to all issues of life. The
Word of God must be lived up to, not made ineffective by
watering down or by discarding chapters and verses of
text to meet the needs of pagan, backslidden, or sinner
man. The wisdom and knowledge of God found in
Scripture, not only addresses, but gives a clear answer
to ALL of mankind's questions.
We are not bound by religious rhetoric, doctrinal
indifference and traditions; rather we search God's Word
for direction, inspiration and revelation. We believe
God's Word never changes and all wisdom and knowledge
can be searched and found in the Holy Bible. We believe
the Word, coupled with faith, to be the master weapon in
defeating our adversaries.
We are Spirit Filled
We believe that God is only limited by His own Word -- not
time, dispensation, or any other manner. Therefore, we
acknowledge the moving of His Spirit in the local church
as well as the lives of each Christian. God still heals
the sick, delivers the addicted, calms the fearful,
protects the helpless, relieves the burdened,
strengthens the weak, and gives peace to the confused
through and by the power of His Spirit working alone or
through the gifts and manifestations of the Holy Ghost.
The Church today has a clear mandate to continue teaching
and ministering in the Power and Might of the Holy Ghost
as we fully express faith in God through Christ Jesus
our Savior. No gift or manifestation of the Holy Ghost
has been cancelled or suspended for this age or
dispensation of Grace. The gift of the Holy Ghost
Baptism is for all Christians (those who are Born Again)
at their request.
We are Holiness
We believe Holiness to be God's standard of living.
Garments, cosmetics, and jewelry do not define
Holiness. Holiness is simply the meek and humble
expression of righteousness we exemplify to others,
which we have obtained through Jesus Christ and HIS
Righteousness only. We believe that through the
sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost, Christians that
will yield to the Lord will make changes in their
lives that personify the character and person of
Christ.
As we pursue a life that seeks to emulate the person of
Jesus Christ, the transition from worldliness and the
carnal desires of our flesh must be replaced by a life
of holiness unto our Lord. This process is known as
sanctification.
We are the Body of Christ
We believe that God has called all sinners to repentance and
that their time, talent, and tithe is to be used for the
building of the local church. God expects and commands
each saved soul in the church to find their place in the
Body, that he or she may seek after fulfilling God's
will through means that God has gifted them with.
Discipleship training is the thing which EVERY new believer
should embark upon. There are initial fundamentals of
the Faith that should be learned very quickly. There
are initial questions that should be answered very
soon. There are practical truths found in God's Word
that will strengthen, encourage and give insight into
how to live, react, and deal with adversity, temptations
and trials.
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