We are glad you have found our Church!  We hope you will find us to be an encouraging, friendly group of people.  While we don't make any claims to be perfect, we are regularly discovering truths that are changing us individually and enriching our lives as a church community.

In fact, it's so good that we think it's worth sharing!

The people in our congregation are like you - trying to find the time and energy to fit everything in each week and keep life in balance.  To do that we are convinced that we need wisdom and love beyond our own limited capacities.  That is why we set aside time every week to worship God and learn from His Book, the Bible.  In our Bible study time and worship services both young and old learn principles for successful living that work not only on Sundays, but every other day of the week.

Another source of strength and joy is the support that we give each other.  Lots of encouragement comes from being with people from a variety of backgrounds and interests who care about each other!  How helpful it is to listen to the wisdom of older Christians and enjoy the exuberance of our children.  And what a comfort to receive encouragement and support from church friends in time of crisis.

As we worship God, learn from the Bible, and pray for one another, we develop a common bond.  Families coming to church together are strengthened in their commitment to God and as well as to each other.  And we are finding new answers to individual and family needs.

All the benefits that we enjoy at our Church are based on our commitment to Jesus Christ as our Savior, and the Word of God as our guidebook.  When you commit your life to Christ, you enter a special relationship with God that enables you to face life's problems and bear them with his aid and the help of his people.

We sincerely hope you will look further into what makes our Church what it is.  We welcome you to share the joy that we've found.

Pastor Jim Dawson

John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Sunday service at 10:00 am 

Fellowship at 11:00 am

Pastor Jim Dawson was born in Charleston, WV where he grew up in a Christian home and was taught from an early age to love and live for the Lord.   He attended Stonewall Jackson High School where he enjoyed playing on the football team.  After High School he attended Southeastern University in Lakeland FL where he enjoyed an in depth study of the Old Testament.  Jim has a Bachelors Degree in Theology from Ambassador Christian College.  He also attended Berkshire Christian College where he studied religious history.

 In 1990 he married Patricia Dawson also from Charleston WV.  They have been happily married for 28 years and have two children, Raven and Devlin.

 Jim served as an Associate Pastor at the Ohio Street Church of God in Charleston, WV from 1995 – 1997 under Pastor Greg Casto.  He then served as Associate Pastor at Faith Advent Christian Church in Charleston, WV from 1997 – 2001 under Pastor Robert Wilmoth.  From 2001 – 2008 Jim served as an Evangelist Guest speaker as he traveled and ministered throughout WV.  In 2008 Jim and his family moved to Ohio where he served as Pastor at Community Chapel from 2009 – 2014.  And then later they moved to Oregon and spent 3 years at Canyon Creek Bible Fellowship

 Overall James has 19 years of ministerial experience across all ages from children through senior adults.  In addition he has background with nearly any aspect of church ministry: education, administration, senior adults, singles, youth, and preaching.  He has a love for the Lord and a desire to share the Word.

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