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The Church of Pentecost is a worldwide Christian denomination headquartered in Accra, Ghana. With a presence in over 170 countries, the church is committed to the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Crawley PIWC (Pentecost International Worship Centre) was established to serve the diverse community of Crawley, West Sussex. Our services are conducted in English and we welcome people of all backgrounds.
We are a family united by faith, driven by love, and committed to making a difference in our community and beyond.
The foundational beliefs of The Church of Pentecost
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. We believe that the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all-sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).
We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim, Maker of the whole universe; indefinable, but revealed as Triune Godhead — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — One in nature, essence and attributes; Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
We believe that "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23), and are subject to eternal punishment (Matthew 13:41,42; Romans 6:23), and need Repentance (Acts 2:38; Matthew 4:17; Acts 20:21) and Regeneration (John 3:3,5; Titus 3:5).
We believe that humanity's need of a Saviour has been met in the person of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:21; John 4:42; Acts 2:36; Ephesians 5:23; Philippians 2:6-11), because of His Deity, Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Atoning Death, Resurrection, Ascension, His Abiding Intercession and His Second Coming to judge the living and the dead.
We believe that all humanity have to repent of and confess their sins before God (Luke 15:7; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 17:30), and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God (Romans 4:25; Romans 5:1). We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Corinthians 6:11) and in God's gift of eternal life to the believer (John 17:2,3; John 10:27,28; Romans 6:23b; 1 John 5:11-13).
We believe in the ordinance of Baptism by immersion as a testimony of a convert who has attained a responsible age (Matthew 3:16; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9,10; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38). We believe in the ordinance of the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion, which should be partaken by all members who are in full fellowship (Luke 22:19-20; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-33).
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for all believers with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues (Joel 2:28,29; Acts 2:3,4,38,39; 10:44-46; 19:1-6); and in the operation of the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:11-18; Romans 12:6-8; Galatians 5:22,23).
We believe that the healing of sickness and disease is provided for God's people in the atonement. The Church is, however, not opposed to soliciting the help of qualified medical practitioners (2 Kings 20:7; Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34; Colossians 4:14).
We believe in tithing and in the giving of free-will offerings towards the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver (Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:6-10; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:1-9).
We believe in the Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead, both the saved and the unsaved — they that are saved, to the resurrection of life; and the unsaved, to the resurrection of damnation (Mark 13:26; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28-29; Acts 1:11; 10:42; Romans 2:7-11; 6:23).
We believe in the institution of marriage as a union established and ordained by God for the lifelong, intimate relationship between a man as husband and a woman as wife. We believe that God instituted marriage primarily for mutual help, fellowship and comfort and for honourable procreation of children (Genesis 2:18,21-25; Matthew 19:4-6; 1 Corinthians 7:1-2).
The principles that guide our life and ministry
It is the presentation of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit with the view that people will come and trust Jesus as Saviour and Lord and serve Him in the fellowship of the Church. Evangelism is the responsibility of every Church member.
Discipleship is training believers to be like Christ. The emphasis is on holiness, righteousness, faithfulness, honesty, sincerity, humility, prayerfulness and the leading of disciplined and responsible lives.
We seek to honour God who gave His best (the Saviour) by maintaining a high standard of excellence in all our ministries and activities (Colossians 3:23-24).
Regular prayer for the Holy Spirit baptism with initial evidence of speaking in tongues. Emphasis is placed on the fruit and gifts of the Spirit in the life of the believer. Services are marked as truly Pentecostal with praise and worship, teaching, exercise of gifts, prayer, and testimony.
We believe in the presence of the person of the Holy Spirit and that the Christian life can be led only with His grace. The leading of the Holy Spirit in all spheres of activity in the Church is paramount.
The dedicated men and women who guide and shepherd our community with love and wisdom.
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Plan Your VisitLeadership development is based on the apostolic foundation. Appointments and callings into leadership positions are based on character and charisma, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Ministry is by both clergy and laity.
Self-supporting attitude, faithfulness and integrity, distinctiveness in prayer, church discipline, fellowship and liberality, respect for authority, mutual respect without discrimination, sacrificial service, and total abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and other hard drugs.
Faithfulness in giving offerings and paying tithes to enhance ministry of the Church is emphasized. The Church and members depend solely on God as the source of financial supply.
The Church believes in communal living with members supporting one another, and participating in communal work. The Church may also help the entire community by providing social needs such as health services, schools, and donating to the needy.
The Church upholds holiness of members unto the Lord in all their endeavours (Romans 12:1; Hebrews 12:14).
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers (Acts 2:42).
Worship (Adoration); Supplication; Intercession (Ephesians 6:18-19; 1 Timothy 2:1-2).
Respect for and obedience to authority. Submission to corrective measures/policies of the Church. Regular fellowship of saints (Acts 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:25).
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