Vision

Our vision is to build a Cross-Cultural, Bible-based, Spirit-Filled contemporary church according to the Pentecostal pattern.

The Bible

We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Bible. We believe that the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency.

2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21

One True God

We believe in the existence of the One True God , Elohim, Maker of the whole universe; indefinable, but revealed as Truine God-Father, Son and the Holy Spirit-One in nature, essence, and attributes; Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent.

Genesis 1:1; Matthew 2:16 – 17; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Man’s Depraved Nature

We believe that “all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God” and are subject to eternal punishment, and need repentance and regeneration.

Genesis 3:1 – 19; Isaiah 53:6

The Savior

We believe that man needs a Savior. This has been met in the person of Jesus Christ for the following reasons. His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection, and ascension; also His abiding intercession and second coming to judge the living and the dead.

Matthew 1:21; John 4:42; Ephesians 5:23; Philippians 2:6 – 11

Repentance, Regeneration, Justification, and Sanctification

We believe all men have to repent of, their sins before God, and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit and in God’s gift of Eternal Life to the believer.

Luke 15:7; Acts 2:38; Romans 4:25:5, 16; I Corinthians 1:30; I Thessalonians 4:3

The Ordinances (Sacraments) of the Church

We believe in the following two ordinances for the Church; baptism by immersion, and Holy Communion-The Lord’s Supper. These are commanded by Jesus Christ for His Church.

Matthew 28: 19 – 20; Mark 16:16; Luke 22:1 – 20

Baptism, Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit

We believe that baptism in the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues as initial evidence for believers. Likewise, we believe in the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the bearing of fruits in the lives of believers.

Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; I Corinthians 12:8 – 11; Galatians 5:22 – 23

Divine Healing

We believe that God’s will to heal is revealed in Scriptures. However, we do not oppose the application of medicine or medical technology by qualified medical practitioners for healing purposes.

2 Kings 20:7; Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34; Colossians 4:14

Tithes & Offering

We believe in tithing and in giving of freewill offerings towards the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver.

Genesis 14: 18 – 20; 28:20 – 22; Malachi 3:6 – 10; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20: 35; I Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:1 – 9

The Second Coming and The Next Life

We believe in the Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead, both saved and unsaved; they that are saved, to the resurrection of life, and they that are unsaved, to the resurrection of damnation.

Mark 13:26; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28 – 29; Acts 1:11, 10:42; Romans 2:7 – 11;6:23

Marriage and Family Life

The Church believes in the Divine origination, institution and ordination of marriage as the holy union between a man and a woman for the mutual help, fellowship and comfort that the one ought to have for the other and also for the procreation of children and their training in love. With regards to the chastity of marriage, the church admonishes all to honor marriage which must be entered into in all solemnity and the fear of God. Divorce is not encouraged and the church does not condone polygamy or any deviant sexual behavior.

Matthew 5:31 – 32; 19:3 – 11; Romans 7:1 – 3; 1 Corinthians 7:10 – 15

Mission

P.I.W.C. exists to bring all people everywhere to the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the gospel, the planting of churches and the equipping of believers for every God- glorifying service. It demonstrates the love of God through the provision of social services in partnership with governments, communities and other like-minded organizations. Our ultimate mission is to win the world for Christ through propagation of the Gospel.

In essence our mission is to accomplish the following:

Outreach

  • Evangelize – Strategically reach out to all peoples, nationalities, young adults and professionals in the community.
  • In the coming years, we want to help our youth grow in faith and develop the skill to understand the word of God through the leading of the Spirit.

Exalting the Lord through

  • Effective praise and worship teams.
  • Full church choirs.

Fellowship: Encourage membership drive through

  • Building positive relationships with the un-churched.
  • Home fellowships, social activities.
  • Support groups, mentor-mentee programs.

Discipleship

  • Edify with the objective of leading people to maturity; effective ministries for children, students, parents, professionals, workers, mentor-mentee program, and visitation programs.
  • Recognition of visitors and follow-up programs.
  • New member orientation programs.

Service

  • Equip members for ministry through effective Christian education programs- bible studies, Sunday school classes, seminars, professional and career guidance.