EPHESUS BAPTIST

ABOUT US

The E.P.H.E.S.U.S. Culture

7 Principles that Make Our Church Unique

E = Environment of Acceptance

Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the Glory of God. Romans 15:7

 

P = Priority of Prayer

Then Jesus spoke a parable to them, which men always ought to pray and not to lose heart. Luke 18:1/Mark 1:35

 

H = Hope and Faith Solely in the Finish Work of Jesus Christ

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

 

E = Every Member Striving to be God Centered

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God. Corinthians 10:31

 

S = Small Group Fellowships

And everyday, in the temple and from house to house, they kept right on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ. Acts 5:42

 

U = Unified Body

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the  bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3/Ephesians 4:11-13

 

S = Seeking to Partner With God to Save That Which is Lost

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9/Matthew 28:19-20

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

Together we are a community of believers. What does that mean, the word community? We believe that together in fellowship we grow closer to God and one another. The bible speaks about iron sharpening iron. We believe that together we grow stronger. We are a community of believers. 

OUR VISION

We strive to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. Most churches find it is comfortable to stay within the walls, but we make it an effort to be like the church from the book of Acts, to see our city changed.

OUR VALUES

We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.

OUR STAFF

Larry Schools

Pastor

Pastor Ken and his wife founded out church years ago. He has a true heart for the lost of this city and this area. He wants to see true change in this area and will not stop until that dream is fulfilled.

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Marion Akers

Pastoral Assistant

Lisa Chen is our associate pastor and main assistant to pastor Ken. Anything that gets done around here, you can be sure that Lisa was the mastermind behind it. We are so thankful for her heart to serve the Lord.

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Tummy Suggs

Church Secretary

Pastor Ken and his wife founded out church years ago. He has a true heart for the lost of this city and this area. He wants to see true change in this area and will not stop until that dream is fulfilled.

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Pam Lankford

Choir Director

Lisa Chen is our associate pastor and main assistant to pastor Ken. Anything that gets done around here, you can be sure that Lisa was the mastermind behind it. We are so thankful for her heart to serve the Lord.

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Lois Dawson

Organist

Steve is our youth and young adult ministry leader. His heart for young people is truly amazing, and he wants to see the gospel of Jesus Christ preached in schools and campuses across this city.

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