Church Ministries
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Whether you are meeting Jesus for the first time, or walking into a deeper union with Him, we aim to not only be there when you are born again, but when your will is married to the Savior’s.
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Worship |
At Christ Gospel Church we are blessed to Worship God in Spirit and Truth (John 4:24). Worship and prayer services are exuberant times of joy and celebration. A visitor of Christ Gospel Church will hear congregants praying in tongues for the edification of their souls (1 Corinthians 14:4), as well as witness congregants shouting, singing, dancing, clapping, raising their hands, weeping, and yielding to the Holy Ghost as He works through their mortal bodies to give Jesus due praise and gratitude. What a blessing to have the Holy Ghost to help us pray, for as the Bible says, “we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26).
For someone unfamiliar with the movement of the Holy Ghost, Christ Gospel services can be surprising, but we encourage all members and visitors to maintain reverence for God’s Spirit by keeping their minds and eyes focused on Jesus’ sacrifice and offering Him whatever love and praise they can. |
Youth Group |
The Youth Department consists of ages 12 and entering 7th grade through age 25.
Sunday school is a time for the youth to be challenged in their understanding and application of the Bible through teaching, discussion, activities, and question & answer times with their Youth Leaders. Youth Convention is hosted in Jeffersonville Indiana each summer. Each year the youth come home renewed in God’s Word with new experiences of His Spirit. It is a great time of fellowship with peers who share their same desire to grow spiritually. Youth events are held around Mansfield and central Ohio and even in different countries! These include: fundraising activities, seasonal outings, Christmas play productions, and Youth Rallies with neighboring Christ Gospel Church youth groups. |
Children's Programs |
Christ Gospel Churches aim is to raise up their children in the Way they should go (Prov. 22.6). We believe that children have a deep ability to bless the Lord and learn His Word. The children’s department focuses on teaching the Truth of God’s Word and growing in sensitivity to His Spirit. Our worship services invite children to communicate their joy and excitement for God’s presence through jumping, singing, dancing, and praying as they learn to express their growing love for God in a way that Blesses His heart.
Sunday school classes for ages 1-12. In these classes children learn: how to apply God’s Word, follow God’s principles of church order and reverence for God’s House, to creatively play, make crafts, foster loving relationships with their teachers and peers as they all work together within Christ’s Body. Children’s Church happens once a month during Sunday night service. Activities such as songs, crafts, games and lessons are all tailored to meet children at their level, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus, and giving them a time to touch Jesus as only a child can. Nursery is provided during the Word portion of regularly scheduled services, for ages 0-3. Older children are encouraged to hear the preaching of God’s Word and learn to participate reverentially in God’s sanctuary with their parents or guardians. |
Lending Library
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Christ Gospel Church of Mansfield offers a Lending Library with literature, and sermon CDs and DVDs for members to borrow free of charge to encourage them in their spiritual education. The Bookstore also provides Literature by Christ Gospel International’s Founder and Director, Reverend B.R. Hicks for purchase. All sales from the bookstore fund missionary work around the world through Christ Gospel Churches International. |