About us
OUR PURPOSE
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GIVE GLORY TO GOD BY SHARING HIS LOVE AND HIS TRUTH WITH OTHERS
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OUR MISSION
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BRING THE CHURCH TO MATURITY BY EQUIPPING THE BODY TO LOVE & SERVE CHRIST IN ALL THINGS
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PROVIDE INSTRUCTION & OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST
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STRATEGIES
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DEVELOP AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
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REACH OUT TO THOSE WHO NEED CHRIST
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BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE BODY
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GROW & MATURE IN THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST
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BE EQUIPPED FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE BODY
What We Believe
The church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue the task of reaching the lost and discipling the saved, helping them become fully devoted followers of Christ.
Ephesians 4:1-16
Since 1994, we have wholeheartedly welcomed members of the greater Pataskala and Etna community to join us in song, service, worship and prayer at One Purpose Community Church. Come and be a part of this thriving and hope-filled congregation.
• The Bible is 100% the Word of God and the final authority in determining all docturnal truths.
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• There is one God that is expressed in three distinct Persons: The Father, The Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 28:19; Matthew 3:16-17)
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• Jesus was born of a virgin.
(Luke 1:34; Isaiah 7:14)
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• Jesus is 100% God and He was 100% man when He was on Earth.
(John 1:1; Isaiah 9:6; I Timothy 2:3-6)
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• We are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus alone.
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16; Romans10:9-13)
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• Jesus died, was buried and was resurrected on the thrid day
(I Corinthians 15:1-4)
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• The Church is the Body of Christ Jesus and has been given the commission to take the Gospel into all the world.
(Ephesians 2:19-22; Romans 12:5; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8)
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• Every Christian is given gifts by God in order to serve and encourage others.
( I Corinthians 12:4-7)
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The Church is the community of those who believe these truths.
Created for a purpose – Building for eternity
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ABOUT PASTOR GARY AND BECKY NELSON
Pastor Gary and Becky grew up in Coshocton, Ohio. They were high school sweethearts who married and made their home in Columbus, Ohio. They have three daughters and seven grand children. Gary has pastored full-time since 1994. He is part of the steering committee of 5 Points G-CAN - Greater Columbus Apostolic Network and serves as its Treasurer. He is also an active member of the Southwest Licking Ministerial Association in Pataskala. Becky has taught Spanish in public and private schools. She is currently teaching at Madison Christian School.