About Our Church
Get to know our church family, our beliefs, and our mission to serve Christ and our community.
Our Story
Akron Bible Church was founded in 1985 by a small group of believers who wanted to create a welcoming place of worship focused on Biblical teaching and community service.
What began as a small gathering in a living room has grown into a vibrant church family of over 500 members. Throughout our history, we have remained committed to our founding principles of authentic worship, Biblical teaching, and compassionate outreach.
Today, we continue to grow and adapt to meet the needs of our community while staying true to our mission of making disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.
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What We Believe
Our beliefs are rooted in the Bible and centered on Jesus Christ. Our faith is built on these key principles:
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God's Word, inspired by the Holy Spirit, without error, and our final authority in matters of faith and practice.
God
We believe in one God who exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory.
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, and ascended to heaven.
Salvation
We believe salvation is a gift of God received through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by works, and results in a transformed life.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit indwells believers, empowering them to live godly lives and equipping them for service in the church and world.
The Church
We believe the church is the body of Christ, called to worship God, nurture believers, and share the gospel with the world.
Our Leadership Team
Our church is led by a team of dedicated pastors and elders who serve our congregation with humility and wisdom.
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Pastor John Smith
Senior Pastor
Pastor John has served our church for 15 years. He has a passion for Biblical teaching and discipleship.
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Pastor Sarah Johnson
Associate Pastor
Pastor Sarah leads our worship and creative ministries. She has been on staff for 8 years.
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Pastor Michael Lee
Youth Pastor
Pastor Michael oversees our youth and young adult ministries. He joined our team 5 years ago.
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Pastor David Wilson
Outreach Pastor
Pastor David leads our community outreach and missions programs. He has served in missions for over 10 years.
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Pastor Jennifer Martinez
Children's Pastor
Pastor Jennifer oversees our children's ministry programs. She has a heart for teaching children about God's love.
Join Our Church Family
We'd love to have you join us for worship this Sunday and become part of our church family.