WHAT WE BELIEVE

 
The Bible is the infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and contains every answer to man’s problems.  2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21
 
There is one God, existing eternally in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.  John 10:30; John 14:26; Philippians 2:5-7
 
God is Love and He loves all people. It is His desire to reach out to those who are poor, oppressed, widowed or orphaned, and to heal the brokenhearted.   Psalm 68:5,6; 1 John 4:16
 
Man is created in the image of God but separated from God by sin. Without Jesus we cannot have a relationship with God.  Genesis 1:26; 1 Timothy 2:5
 
We can have a personal relationship with God through salvation, God’s free gift to man. It is not a result of what we do, but it is only available through God’s unearned favor. By admitting we have sinned and believing in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, and accepting Him as Lord, we can spend eternity with God.  Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 5:1; Romans 3:24

We believe in water baptism, as taught and demonstrated by Jesus, as the way for believers to identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.  Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Matthew 3:13-17

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a gift from God. He helps empower the believer to develop the character of Christ and live every day in God’s will. Matthew 3:11; Acts 2:4

God gives all believers spiritual gifts. They are for the strengthening of God’s people (the Church) and proof of God’s existence and power to unbelievers. The gifts of the Spirit are active and relevant today.  1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 1 Peter 4:10

Sanctification is the ongoing process of allowing God’s character to be developed in us.  Romans 6:19; Galatians 5:22-25

Divine healing is active in the lives of people today through Jesus, who is the Healer. Healing includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual restoration.  Luke 9:11; Matthew 9:35; Acts 10:38; Matthew 10:1

The Bible describes hell as a real place. It is a place of suffering and a place of permanent separation from God for those who die without accepting Christ. God’s desire is that no one be separated from Him for eternity, which is why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth.  Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:12-15; John 3:16-18

Jesus will return and take all those who have accepted Him as Savior to heaven for eternity.  Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; Hebrews 9:28

 

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

A Word church, reaching out to the spiritual, physical, emotional, economic, and social needs of the total man.  A ministry based on the Holy Word of God, worshipping Him in spirit and in truth.  Unconditionally, sharing genuine Christian love as God has given to us.  We are not perfect; only forgiven as every man can be in the eyes of God.

 

THE VISION OF THE HOUSE

God gave Apostle Barnett a four-fold vision that includes:  a facility/outreach ministry, SJPWC Preparatory Academy (Est. 2003), Resurrection House, and an Assisted Living Facility for the elderly.  The agenda of the vision has been progressing and proliferating since its conception.

SJPWC’s beautiful facility and outreach ministry has classrooms, a kitchen, a full gym, a parsonage, a baptism pool, and a temple that seats approximately 300.  The first of its kind in the region, SJPWC’s facility is truly a testament to the faithfulness of God.

The SJPWC Preparatory Academy was established in 2003, and is a private, Christian school where the core curriculum is supported by the ABEKA educational model.  SJPWC Preparatory Academy emphasizes reading, writing, mathematics, and excellence.  The Preparatory Academy is built upon biblical foundations and the love of Jesus.  As part of the daily paradigm, the Word of God is intricately interwoven within the curriculum, all students participating in chapel and biblical studies.

Resurrection House is a 90 day post treatment center for individuals who are struggling with chemical dependencies and for those who need a hand up as opposed to a hand out.  The genesis of Resurrection House began in 2008 with a program called BRIDGES.  The agenda of BRIDGES is to infiltrate the paradigm of individuals struggling with the spirit of addiction (in general) through the teaching of the Glorious Gospel of our Lord Jesus, the Christ.

The Assisted Living Facility’s agenda began in 2001 with congregants advancing the Kingdom by visiting and ministering in area assisted living facilities and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.  Apostle Barnett’s ministry is truly making an impact in the world on behalf of the Kingdom!  God is using the Kingdom initiative that He gave Apostle Barnett to perpetuate lasting change in the lives of people.  To God Be the Glory!