WHO WE ARE
The Potter's House Church is located at 226 Capital Ave. N.E. in the Heart of the downtown area of Battle Creek, Michigan. We are a United Pentecostal Church. We are a multi-racial, Spirit-filled group of believers who spread the Gospel by means of many different avenues as directed by the vision of our leaders. We have services on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for all ages. The congregation is led into the presence of God through praise and worship with the choir, the praisers, and the band. Pastor Mark Hopper often uses his talent for drama to present the Word of God in illustrated sermons and powerpoint presentations. Sunday Evenings are Bible Studies with Pastor Hopper and other ministers as the body of Chist come together to learn "life information" at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings our X~Treme 7 Youth Room is filled with the youth of the Calhoun County area. Young people from ages 5 and up gather for X~Treme Church. There are many other ministries that are meeting weekly; these ministries are designed for all ages, all interests. We believe in the Word of God, and its power to transform not only our minds, but also our everyday lives through the faith God plants within each believer, and through the application of the truths as presented by the dynamic preaching of Pastor Hopper and others who come to minister. We are a unique-one of a kind dynamic church!
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God. (II Timothy 3:16)
We believe in the one true God who is revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (John 14:18-27; II Corinthians 13:14)
We believe in the Virgin Birth, The Begotten Sonship, and Deity of Jesus Christ. That He was God and Man. (I Timothy 3:16; Matthew1:23)
We believe in the salvation of sinners by grace, through repentance and faith. (Ephesians 2:8,9; Hebrews 9:12,22; Romans 5:11)
We believe in the necessity of water baptism by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; 10:47,48, 19:1-6)
We believe that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and speak with new tongues. (Acts 1:8, 19:1-6)
We believe that every believer is given power to live a victorious, overcoming life. (I John 5:4)
We believe in the operation of the gifts of the Spirit individually and corporately. (I Corinthians 12-14)
We believe that divine healing through the redemptive work of Christ is available for every believer. (James 5:14, I Peter 2:24)
We believe in the table of the Lord commonly called communion or the Lord's Supper, for believers. (I Corinthians 11:28-32)
We believe in eternal life for believers (John 5:24, 3:16) and eternal punishment for unbelievers. (Mark 9:43-50; II Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 20:10-15)
MISSION STATEMENT
We will find the un-found; we will touch the untouched.
We will help preserve the family unit through marriage, youth & Children's programs.
We will satisfy the hungry with physical and spiritual food.
We will quench spiritual thirst with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We will make every stranger soon feel like family.
We will comfort the sick through prayer and visitation.
We will give the imprisoned hope of a new life through Jesus Christ.
We will help shape our community through involvement with the Mayor, Police Chief, City Council and other Community Leaders.
We will grow a healthy congregation becoming a major influence in our city and around the world.
We will specialize in the use of arts, i.e. drama and music, as a ministry tool.
We will reach out to the business community with involvement programs.
We will teach the Nation "Biblical principles for success,' using television, radio, audio and videotapes, books, World Wide Web (Internet) and printed material.
We will reach, teach and unite all major people groups of Calhoun County through intercultural ministries.
We will oppose prejudices by extending dignity and encouraging self-esteem to people of all ages, race, ethnicity, and gender.
We will encourage Christians to be committed church members and equip every member to be involved in a ministry.
We will provide effective ministries that are age appropriate and relevant to the unique needs of each specific season of life.
We will provide clothing for the naked.
We will send forth, qualified leaders to plan and grow churches, thus extending the vision of this house to other communities of the world.
