VISION STATEMENT
To see Kingwood renewed by a gospel movement that brings personal conversion and transformation, community development, and cultural renewal that spreads to the nations.
MISSION STATEMENT
To delight in Christ, to develop into His image, and to devote ourselves to the Great Commission. (Mt. 28:18-20)
COMMON FAITH QUESTIONS
Nope. Not on your own. But the great news is that you don’t have to try to go it alone!
Although it may sound harsh, the Bible says no one is good enough to go to heaven on their own. According to scripture, even our good deeds are like filthy rags. (Isaiah 64:6) It also says that all men have gone astray (Isaiah 53:6), all have sinned (Romans 3:23), and none are worthy (Romans 3:10).
Which makes the love of God even that much sweeter.
You’re not good enough to go to heaven on your own, but Jesus has prepared the way for you. He lived the perfect life you couldn’t live, and died the death you should’ve died, paying the sacrifice you couldn’t pay.
You’re not good enough to get to heaven on your own, but Jesus is. And he says, “Follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)
Yes. But don’t take our word for it. Because Jesus himself said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Many people try many ways to get to heaven. But only one man lived a perfect life, and paid the sacrifice for you. His name is Jesus. Though there have been a lot of great men and women throughout history, none were the Son of God like Jesus was. So none could live the life He lived, die the death he died, and offer you true life like he does.
We believe you can, but we also recognize that there is a faith step required in that trust.
The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant, infallible word. God has preserved exactly what we need “that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3-4) in the pages of Scripture. The picture that the Bible itself paints is that Scripture is “breathed out” by God, useful for “for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
But to fully trust something, you’ve got to take a step of faith. And trusting the Bible is no different. Read it for yourself. Wrestle with its claims. Live out the truths is calls us to live out. Find out for yourself its trustworthiness.
There are plenty of good translations. We would recommend the original Greek and Hebrew text, however if that is not available we would recommend the English Standard Version (ESV), Christian Standard Bible (CSB) or the New American Standard Bible (NASB).
Yes, it sure is. Jesus talked about it. He said it was a place where the suffering never ends (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:48). It’s a curse worse than “being drowned in the sea.” (Mark 9:42) The pain of Hell will produce “weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 8:12)
Hell is the place reserved for those who reject Jesus in this life.
Hell is a real place, is scary, and is (unfortunately) coming for many people. This grieves us, and motivates us to live self-sacrificially so that others might see the beauty of Christ that we see.
No, you can’t. Here’s what Jesus said:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.” John 10:27-29
Salvation is a gift (Ephesians 2:8) that God doesn’t take away (Philippians 1:6). When someone is living in a pattern of sin, a better question to ask might be, “Was I ever saved?” We know that people saved by God live a changed life. If someone isn’t living a changed life, there’s the real (and scary) chance that they’re not saved. To which we’d reply, “Be saved!”
Salvation is too precious of a gift for God to remove it once given. God gives us His Holy Spirit a deposit guaranteeing His fulfillment. (Ephesians 1:14) When He gives the Holy Spirit, He doesn’t take that away.
Baptism isn’t required for salvation, but is the first step of faith for new believers. The water we use isn’t special. Touching it doesn’t save anyone… it’s Jesus that does that. Baptism is a picture of the work that Jesus has done in a person’s heart.
Be baptized! (see above)
We would also suggest a few other things…
- Let us know! We’d love to meet you and talk about what’s next.
- Find a Bible translation you’re comfortable with. (see above)
- Find community in a Discipleship Group to “do life” with other believers and learn to study God’s Word.
- Pray for opportunities to share your faith story.
THE DISCIPLE-MAKING PATHWAY
Disciple making is intentionally equipping believers with the Word of God through accountable relationships empowered by the Holy Spirit to replicate faithful followers of Christ. In order to grow in spiritual maturity, believers should follow this pathway in the context of a local church.
Discipleship Classes: These mixed-gender groups of 10-20 people are the starting point for learning God’s Word. We offer ongoing classes, as well as, classes covering special topics.
Discipleship Groups: These gender-specific groups of 5-6 people meet for 12 months and measure their success by the M.A.R.C.S. of a healthy group.
The Institute: This fully accredited graduate-level community of faith and learning, allows our members to audit classes or earn a degree right here on our campus.
Evangelism: Through divine appointments and relational evangelism, a disciple engages non-believers with the Gospel by forming intentional relationships.
Service: A disciple should serve both within the church and in the community as Christ exemplifies for us.
Mission Trips: A heart for every nation and tribe to be reached with the gospel is reflected in a disciple’s giving and/or going.
Address
5707 Kingwood Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
Office Hours
8:00am – 5:00pm
Monday – Thursday
Phone
281-361-6800