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About the
James Street Church of God
103 James Street
Rossville, Georgia 30741
Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Bradford
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The Pastor, Bro. Lawrence Bradford, and wife Sis. Cleta have pastored James Street Church of God for the last eight years. There is a real annointing upon them as they continuously seek God's divine will in their lives and service unto the Lord. Indeed, God does mighty works through them! We are truly a blessed congregation!
We are involved in several ministries including our "Food Bank", (which ministers to those in our community whom are in need of food and necessaties that God sends our way). We praise the Lord for allowing us to be able to participate in this outreach program.
Our director of the "Music Ministry", Sis. Tonia, is a devoted, spirit-filled young woman of whom is used by God to create a atmosphere of praise and worship. The music glorifies our Lord through a versatile selection ranging from hymnals to contemporary music.
We also have ministries for our youth including "Children's Church", which is directed by Bro. JR and Sis. Tiffani. These are two young adults on fire for the Lord! They are excited about their ministry of reaching children for the Savior!
The "Youth Group" is involved in many activities that minister to the lost and hurting youth in our community. Our youth are involved in many different activites including sports, christian concerts, and special retreats. The youth group has grown tremendously over the last two years and we invite your youth to join us and be involved.
Nursery facilities are available for those that have need of them. Our nursery director, Sis. Brenda and helpers are equipped to lovingly care for your children. There are games and christian video's available for the older toddler. We invite you to use this facility as needed.
All facilities are handicapped accessable and we also have audio available for the hearing impaired. If you have special needs or questions and would like to contact us, please send us email by clicking on the email icon or by clicking:
If you prefer, you may call us at 706-866-7020
We at the James Street Church of God wish to invite you to join us in worship and praise to our Lord and we look forward to meeting you. And always remember...
JESUS IS LORD!
Our church is a group of energetic young people, ages 0 to 100! Our congregation is dedicated to the ministry of reaching those that are lost, ones that may be hurting, or are broken hearted. We believe in teaching and preaching the entire bible from Genesis to Revelation as directed by God's Holy Spirit.
Declaration of Faith:
The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.
We Believe:
In the verbal inspiration of the Bible.
In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.
That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.
That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.
Holiness to be God's standard of living for His people.
In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.
In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.
In the Lord's Supper and washing of the saints' feet.
In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.
In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.
Doctrinal Commitments
The following Doctrinal Commitments represent the core beliefs of the denomination as outlined in Scripture.
Repentance. Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19.
Justification. Romans 5:1; Titus 3:7.
Regeneration. Titus 3:5.
New birth. John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9.
Sanctification subsequent to justification. Romans 5:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 13:12.
Holiness. Luke 1:75; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; Hebrews 12:14.
Waterbaptism. Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9, 10; John 3:22, 23; Acts 8:36, 38.
Baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to cleansing; the enduement of power for service. Matthew 3:11; Luke 24:49, 53; Acts 1:4-8.
The speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance as the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost. John 15:26; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7.
The Church. Exodus 19:5, 6; Psalm 22:22; Matthew 16:13-19; 28:19,20; Acts 1:8; 2:42-47; 7:38; 20:28; Romans 8:14-17: 1 Corinthians 3:16, 17; 12:12-31; 2 Corinthians 6:6-18; Ephesians 2:19-22; 3:9, 21; Philipians 3:10; Hebrews 2:12; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 1:6, 7; Revelation 21:2, 9; 22:17.
Spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:1, 7, 10, 28, 31; 1 Corinthians 14:1.
Signs following believers. Mark 16:17-20; Romans 15:18, 19; Hebrews 2:4.
Fruit of the Spirit. Romans 6:22; Galatians 5:22, 23; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:11.
Divine healing provided for all in the Atonement. Psalm 103:3; Isaiah 53:4, 5; Matthew 8:17; James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24.
The Lord's Supper. Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11 : 2 3 - 2 6 .
Washing the saints' feet. John 13:4-17; 1 Timothy 5:9, 10.
Tithing and giving. Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:10; Luke 11 : 42 ; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9; 16:2; Hebrews 7:1-21.
Restitution where possible. Matthew 3:8; Luke 19:8, 9.
Premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the dead saints and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years. Zechariah 14:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 14, 15; Revelation 5:10; 19:11-21; 20:4-6.
Resurrection. John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 20:5, 6.
Eternal life for the righteous. Matthew 25:46; Luke 18:30; John 10:28; Romans 6:22; 1 John 5:11 - 1 3 .
Eternal punishment for the wicked. No liberation nor annihilation. Matthew 25:41-46; Mark 3:29; 2 Thessalonians 1: 8, 9; Revelation 20:10-15; 21:8.
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