Our Christian beliefs are biblically based.
We believe:
That God exists in three persons, but as one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (the Trinity)
In the Virgin birth
In the Sinful state of man
In the need for man to be redeemed from sin
In the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our atonement (forgiveness and reconciliation)
In Baptism by total immersion for those confessing faith in Christ
In the gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit given to individuals, and to the church. These ministries include Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Teachers and Pastors
That the bible is the Inspired Word of God
In the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ
That the Church is made up of all, regardless of denomination, nationality or colour, who have truly repented and have made Jesus Christ Lord of their lives.
In a literal Heaven and Hell.
Our Vision
Together for the harvest.
Our Vision is taken from Ezekiel 33
Reaching England with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
7,000 born again, Spirit filled Christians.
A network of other congregations in the heart of England.
To be prophetic and holy in leadership, lifestyle, worship, Word and prayer.
Care and love for each other, according to Matthew 25.
Relevant to all ages including children and youth, changing our community.
A multi-cultural Church in the heart of England.
Training and equipping people for the Ministry from the heart of England
Renewal Christian Centre is affliliated to the Free Method Church of North America and the UK.
Why the Free Methodists?
Dr. David E Carr had served many years with the Pentecostal Church and ministered at various conferences both nationally and internationally. After hearing a word from God which directed David to ‘open up old wells’ David began to embark on a journey of rediscovering real Christianity as practiced by John Wesley. The Free Methodist Church embraced Scriptural Holiness that focused on character and a sense of Christian social responsibility.
Students of the Bible
The inspired, authoritative Word of God is the basis of faith for Free Methodists. They endeavour to live their lives according to its teachings (James 1:22-25). Their churches offer Bible classes for all ages, preschool through adults, so that all may grow in grace and faith.
Devoted to Christ
Free Methodists are among those who have experienced spiritual birth through faith in Jesus Christ, as explained by Jesus to Nicodemus in John 3:1-17. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, described his own conversion by saying that when Christ came into his life, “My heart was strangely warmed.” The life-changing miracle of spiritual birth makes a Free Methodist, or any other believer, “a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an obedient walk with Him characterize Free Methodist Christians.
Seeking to Live Holy Lives
As a people, Free Methodists seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18), exhibit the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and live disciplined lives in accord with the Bible’s teachings. The Bible speaks of being “sanctified,” which has two meanings: set apart and cleansed. Being set apart unto Christ and cleanse and filled by the Holy Spirit is more than a goal. It is a way of life taught in the Scriptures.
Worshipping Christians
Free Methodists seek to worship God “in spirit and truth” (John 4:23). From church to church, and in multiple services of some local congregations, varieties of worship styles may be found. Yet, the heart of worship is to glorify God and receive biblical instruction.
Witnessing Christians
The goal of Free Methodists is to represent Jesus Christ in their daily living. They do this both through the way they live and in sharing the gospel’s good news with others. Not known to be “hard sell” in their witness, they seek to be humble and winsome in showing forth Christ through their lives and lips.
A Belonging People
Free Methodists have planted the church and its Christian witness across the North American continent and around the world in nearly 50 countries. As a Christian denomination, Free Methodists belong to the Lord and to each other, even though they speak many world languages. They also belong to various evangelical interdenominational associations.
Global Christians
Taking seriously the Great Commission of Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20), Free Methodists have gone across the street, into the inner city and around the world with the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. Local churches, followed by the denomination’s Christian colleges, universities and seminary programs, train and equip men and women for Christian ministry at home and abroad.
People with a Mission
“The mission of the Free Methodist Church is to make known to all people everywhere God’s call to wholeness through forgiveness and holiness in Jesus Christ, and to invite into membership and equip for ministry all who respond in faith.”
Want more information?
If you would like more information about the Free Methodist Church you can visit their UK web site on http://www.freemethodist.org.uk/
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