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Every church has its own vocabulary. If a word on this site or on Sunday is new to you, here is what we mean by it. Ask a pastor after service about anything not here.
An emphasis on the Holy Spirit’s active presence, power and spiritual gifts today. We believe He comforts, guides, heals and gives gifts to believers.
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Worship may run longer when people need prayer. Some people lift their hands or stand; others sit quietly. A pastor may ask whether you would like prayer. Join in or simply watch; both are welcome.
Seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance in worship, ministry and everyday decisions, always under the authority of Scripture.
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Services are planned, with room left for prayer. No sense of leading is followed if it contradicts the Bible.
The King James Bible’s name for the Holy Spirit. Same Person, older English.
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You will hear it in Scripture readings and in our pastors’ stories.
A believer receiving the Holy Spirit’s power for life and service (Acts 1:8; Acts 2).
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Ask a pastor after service if you would like prayer.
We believe God still speaks through people today to strengthen, encourage and comfort His people (1 Corinthians 14:3). A claim to have heard from God does not make a message unquestionable: every word is weighed against the Bible and tested by the pastors.
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A pastor may ask whether you would like prayer and share a short word of encouragement. You can say no thank you. How prophetic ministry works here
A title for someone the church recognizes as called to this kind of ministry, under the authority of Scripture and accountable to other leaders.
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Pastor Micah serves as pastor and prophet; Prophetess Lauren as prophetess and co-pastor. Meet them
Charismatic language for a timely message believed to be from God for a particular situation. Calling something “rhema” does not prove it came from God, and it never adds to or overrides the Bible.
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Weighed by the pastors against Scripture before anyone acts on it.
Building someone up spiritually.
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One of the three purposes of prophecy in 1 Corinthians 14:3, and part of the test for any word shared here.
Encouraging or urging someone toward faithful action.
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The second purpose of prophecy in 1 Corinthians 14:3.
Consoling someone in grief or difficulty.
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The third purpose of prophecy in 1 Corinthians 14:3.
Someone who prays on behalf of others.
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Prayer requests you share with us are prayed over by our pastors.
A relationship of spiritual oversight, counsel and accountability. For our pastors, it means senior leaders who pray for them, counsel them and hold them accountable.
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Pastor Micah and Prophetess Lauren were ordained as pastors in 2024 under Apostle and Prophet Keith and Errica Ellison of The Liberation Church and serve under their covering.
Helping believers grow in biblical understanding, character and skill so they can serve others, not just attend.
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Bible Study, the six New Member Classes, monthly leadership training, and serving on a team.
Learning to follow Jesus in everyday life, with teaching, practice and help from other believers. It is a continuing process of growth, not a single class.
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Bible Study, the New Member Classes, and serving alongside other believers.
Understanding who you are through your relationship with Jesus.
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A frequent theme in Pastor Micah’s preaching.
Responsibility and authority that come from Christ and are exercised under His teaching, never to control or pressure anyone.
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Our pastors exercise it under Scripture and their covering. We reject guilt, manipulation and control.
Growth and restoration across spiritual, emotional, relational and physical life.
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We love you into who you are in Christ, whole in spirit, soul and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). We pray with people and walk with them; we do not promise that every difficulty will disappear.
Caring responsibly for what God has entrusted to you, including time, money, abilities and relationships.
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One of our core values (2 Corinthians 9:7).
There is only one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and through the Holy Spirit. Jesus is God manifested in the flesh.
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Stated in full on our About page.
We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). Many churches use the words “Father, Son and Holy Spirit”; we follow the pattern recorded in Acts.
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Talk with a pastor if you want to be baptized.
Trusting Jesus Christ for forgiveness and new life (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–13).
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Ask a pastor after service, or use our Connect page.
Placing a hand on someone’s shoulder or head while praying for them, a practice found throughout the New Testament.
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A pastor will ask whether you would like prayer first.
Giving as an act of worship.
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Taken during service. Guests are not expected to give and are never asked personally.
