Hi-Point Church of Christ

The First Church of God in Bellefontaine, OH, stands as a cornerstone of the global Christian organization dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and community welfare. Rooted in the teachings of Scripture, this church supports congregations worldwide by offering guidance, resources, and supervision for various ministries that foster faith and bolster communities. Through educational endeavors, leadership training, youth engagement, missions, and charitable work, the First Church of God strives to address spiritual and tangible needs, embodying unity, service, and discipleship. Emphasizing a Christ-centered ethos, the First Church of God in Bellefontaine, OH, endeavors to create an environment where individuals and families can nurture their faith and discover their life's purpose. By championing unity, service, and discipleship, this church is committed to fostering a sense of community and empowerment, allowing its members to grow spiritually and contribute meaningfully to society. Through its diverse initiatives and unwavering dedication to biblical principles, the First Church of God remains a beacon of hope and support for those seeking spiritual fulfillment and community engagement. Generated using this brand's available information

VCF Story The people who formed Christian Fellowship Church ( now Vineyard Christian Fellowship ) began to meet together in 1978. Their desire was to have a church where the Bible was taught, where the Holy Spirit was given freedom to minister, where the worship was directed to God, and where loving one another was central to community life. The church adopted the slogan "Where the Spirit is, There is Love". To this day, the church holds it to be essential that its members seek to fulfill Jesus' commandment "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another ; as I have loved you, that you also love one another." ( John 13: 34 ). The church was incorporated July 18, 1978. The founding elders were Fred Brewster, Phil Heminger, Phil Pollard, and Charles Stott. Charles Stott served as the first fill time pastor until his death in 1980. In September of 1980, the church called Chuck Temple to serve as pastor, and he continues to serve in that position at this time. Until early 1990, the church met in rented facilities. Sunday worship services here held primarily in Western School. The church purchased the present property in 1985. Construction began on the original 8750 square foot worship center in spring of 1988. The first service was held in the new building on the last Sunday of February, 1990. The fellowship hall addition was completed and dedicated in July of 2002. At present, the worship center is a 16, 020 square foot facility fully dedicated to God's glory. God has supplied through His people the full costs of land and buildings, which now totals $722, 740.00. From our inception, the church has been concerned about reaching those outside of Christ with the gospel, both locally and throughout the world. In 1979 the church agreed to send the first $1000 from its Building Fund to help complete the construction of a church building in India. Since 1981, VCF has designated 10% of all tithes and offerings for the purpose of missions funding. This amount plus designated giving through yearly World Outreach Conferences and Faith Goal contributions, has made it possible for the church to participate in helping influence others with the gospel in many places. The church is grateful to have been used of God to supply over $470, 600 to mission efforts during its first 25 years of ministry.

The Church of the Nazarene is a global community of faith committed to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and promoting scriptural holiness around the world. As the largest denomination within the classical Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, it emphasizes the doctrine of entire sanctification, calling its members to a life characterized by holy living and divine love. This faith community focuses on Christian discipleship as a transformative journey, guiding individuals to live according to God's Word through obedience, accountability, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. The ultimate aim of discipleship is to cultivate maturity in Christ, fostering the development of Christian character and reflecting the likeness of Jesus. Generated from the website