History

At the very core of Word of Life International Church are these principles from the Bible which influence our actions as individuals, and as a family.

Every Person Has What it Takes To Change the World

Jesus' life proved that from a very few people with powerful, intimate relationships, the face of the entire world can be changed. Inside every person is a distinct blend of characteristics that are an essential component in God's plan to restore the world. In essence, you and I matter! We believe that God has equipped us with all of the tools necessary to live the best possible life, and it is a blessing to give all that is in the Kingdom of God to anyone who will receive it.

Generosity

We believe that love is one of the distinguishing characteristics of God, and generosity is the best evidence of love. We cherish the New Testament accounts of the new partners in God's family sharing all of their possessions with one another and changing everything about their lives to uplift their neighbors, and even people in the far reaches of the earth. Central to who we are is a love for God, and love for others. Sharing our wealth, and being generous to our community is our proof that God's love operates within us.

Jesus is Our Leader

We recognize Jesus, the messiah, as the leader of Word of Life International Church, not a person, group, or religious organization. While recognizing the value of associating and cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe every local church should be self-governing and independent from any denominational control. This is consistent with the Assemblies of God stance, called “a voluntary, cooperative fellowship” with us. We are a group of people who seek a deeper revelation of Jesus' teachings and who desire to be free to pursue that journey. Unnecessary religious and legal obligations hinder that spiritual pursuit, and we are proud to be free to worship in a way that is beneficial to our partnership.

Spirit-led living

We believe the only way to live a Christian life is by God’s Spirit within us. We seek to practice to daily become aware of that Spirit, and to exercise powerful change on God's behalf. He has given us the keys to His household as heirs alongside Him, and we strive to act with power and authority to make a strong difference in this world. We are not a social club. We are not irrelevant. We are sons and daughters of the living God, and invite you to join us as such.

Bible as our Ultimate Authority

God's truth is revealed in every facet of this universe. God is all, and is in all. As part of His creation He has specifically revealed Himself in certain ways, and to certain people throughout history. The canonically-accepted documentation of this special revelation – the Bible – serves as the ultimate authority on every matter which it addresses. We practice and encourage daily Bible study, and advocate powerful methods for doing so. The Bible is the basis for everything we believe!