WHO WE ARE
OUR BEGINNINGS AND DEVELOPMENT
In 1982, while a student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Dave Mullen received an invitation from Church of the Living God in Farmington, Connecticut to join their staff as an assistant pastor with the responsibility of planting and pastoring a new church in Manchester. Beginning with a small group of people from the Farmington church, services were launched in rented space in a Manchester elementary school in March, 1983.
From the very beginning, Pastor Dave's desire has been to see Church of the Living God be a church that is not only faithful to God's Word but one that also allows the Holy Spirit to move as He pleases. The people of Church of the Living God have come to experience and enjoy a wonderful sense of the living presence of God, an ever-deepening revelation of His love for His people, and a growing intimacy, joy and vibrancy in worship.
CHURCH AFFILIATION
Church of the Living God is formally affiliated with Elim Fellowship of Lima, New York. Elim is a Christ-centered worldwide revival fellowship serving pastors, churches, missionaries, and other Christian workers. Of pentecostal conviction and charismatic orientation, Elim provides assistance to missionaries and overseas outreaches, credentials for ministers, counsel to individuals and churches, and a variety of support ministries to local churches.
VISION AND PURPOSE
The vision of Church of the Living God is to be an "impact church". That is, the goal of the church, its ministry, and all that it does is to present the love and life of God in such a way as to have a life-changing impact on the people who make Church of the Living God their home church. Further, we want to impact the communities in which we live, the society and nation of which we are a part and, indeed, the whole world. This impact is to come through witness, ministry, and outreach that are consistent with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
As a church, we believe that we have a seven-fold purpose. We believe we are called by God and exist:
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To reach the unchurched with the good news of Jesus Christ. |
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To reach the formerly churched and bring them to a place of restoration. |
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To equip those reached to be fully Christian in every aspect of life. |
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To develop a caring fellowship of believers. |
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To prepare God's people for works of service and ministry. |
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To celebrate God's love, life, and presence in vibrant worship. |
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To be a demonstration and instrument of God's love to our community. |
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