Welcome to Word of Faith - Welcome to Word of Faith Christian Center of Knoxville, Tennessee! We are a family church, and our motto - "Esteeming the Word, Empowered to Serve, Embracing the World" - is expressed in every aspect of our services. Sunday morning services are filled with joyous praise and worship. Our Bible studies will enrich your life with biblical principles sure to uplift your heart with praise and Bible teaching. It is our calling and purpose to minister to the total man: Spirit, Soul and Body. God has equipped us as one of His authorized dealers of His Word, His Power, His Spirit, and His Anointing to have an impact locally and abroad. At Word of Faith Christian Center, we are ready to meet the spiritual and social needs of your family. We invite you to bring your family and friends to a place of fellowship, learning, and love! Why Word of Faith Christian Center... The Vision... What We Believe and Preach... Eleven Point Master Plan... Mission Statement... Why Word of Faith Christian Center... Word of Faith Christian Center is a church that teaches the benefits of "Teaching God's Word." Through the development of learning how to apply the principles for successful living found in the Word of God, individuals discover the true meaning of a victorious life in Christ. This wonderful change results in the individual(s) being "Empowered to Serve." Empowered Citizens leads to strong families, and strong families result in empowered communities. Our mission is to challenge Christians of every race, creed or color to be the "winning edge" in their neighborhoods. "Touching the World" is the love of God being experienced person by person, home by home, street by street, city by city, state by state, and nation by nation! The Vision...
part, "write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may RUN that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Word of Faith Christian Center's vision is to train men and women of every race, creed and color in the successful application of God's Word. Develop leaders to impact the entire city of Knoxville, through discipleship and brotherly love. Establish a family of believers who by the precise knowledge of God's Word, the leading of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, successfully impact the World for Jesus Christ. Write the Vision, Make it plain Short Term –
ample parking.(Terms – free, lease or purchase) • Establish a “Building to Serve” building fund with set goals and weekly updates. • Establish a daily Intercessory group. • Establish a Bible training Center. • S.W.A.T. Soul Winning Action Teams. • Impact community through building relationships through various outreach ministries. • Train Cell leaders for home-to-home Bible study small groups to reach all regions of the greater Knoxville area. • Time-line to accomplish set short term visionary goals – Immediately through 2006 Long Term
As part of a much larger "family" of churches (Word of Faith International Ministries), Word of Faith Christian Center, Knoxville, TN is intimately connected with other churches across the United States including Nashville, TN, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Larry Keith, Sr. is the pastor of Word of Faith Christian Center Knoxville, TN he was commissioned by God while he was assisting Pastor Henry Coles Jr. at the Word of Faith Christian Center Nashville. Pastor Coles is also the founder of Word of faith Christian Center Knoxville. The Bishop of WOFICM is Keith A. Butler and his wife, Deborah. They are founders of Word of Faith International Ministries. What We Believe and Preach... * The Bible is the inspired Word of God. * In Water Baptism and the observance of the Lord's Supper. * All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation. * Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men. * That the infilling of the Holy Spirit is an experience subsequent to salvation, and that it is the will of God that all be filled. * Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Christ and is available to every believer. * The church consists of all those who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. * There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust. * In the personal, visible, imminent return of Jesus Christ. * In the Trinity of God - The Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. ESTEEMING THE WORD... Through the line upon line, precept upon precept teaching, the word of God will guide believers into a living experience with Christ. The value of a daily life in His Word will cause individuals to develop an understanding that the Bible is the most important book in their lives. EMPOWERED TO SERVE... The benefits of a life in Christ with the fullness of His Spirit compels all believers to serve mankind with all our hearts, souls, and minds. This power is an experience that provides a fullness to life personally and as a united community. EMBRACING THE WORLD... The true experience of God's love in His people causes believers to do the works of Jesus. The motive for caring, sharing, and doing good for all mankind becomes the desire of each person. This allows the vision of God for men, women, boys, and girls to receive salvation worldwide to be accomplished. |
About Word of Faith - Knoxville Welcome to Word of Faith Christian Center of Knoxville, Tennessee! We are a diverse family church with a Kingdom of God mindset. Our clear mission is to establish His Kingdom in all the earth through - "Esteeming the Word, Empowered to Serve, Embracing the World" - this focus is expressed in every aspect of our service's and outreach. Sunday morning services are filled with joyous praise and worship. Our Bible studies will enrich your life with biblical principles sure to uplift your heart with praise and illumination through the light of God's Word. It is our calling and purpose to minister to the total man: Spirit, Soul and Body. God has equipped us with the privilege to be an authorized representative of His Word, His Power, His Spirit, and His Anointing to have an impact both locally and abroad. At Word of Faith Christian Center, we are ready to meet the spiritual and social needs of your family. We invite you to bring your family and friends to a place of diverse fellowship, learning, and love! Why Word of Faith Christian Center... Word of Faith Christian Center- Knoxville is an antonymous church that focuses on the importance and benefits of "Teaching God's Word." Through the development of learning how to apply the principles learned for successful living found in the Word of God, individuals discover the true meaning of a victorious life in Christ. This wonderful change results in the individual(s) being "Empowered to Serve." Empowered Citizens leads to strong families, and strong families result in empowered communities. Our mission is to challenge Christians of every race, creed or color to be the "winning edge" in their neighborhoods. "Touching the World" is the love of God being experienced person by person, home by home, street by street, city by city, state by state, and nation by nation! As part of a much larger "family" of churches (Word of Faith International Ministries), Word of Faith Christian Center, Knoxville, TN is intimately connected with other churches across the United States including Nashville, TN, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Larry & Diane Keith are the senior pastors of Word of Faith Christian Center Knoxville, TN. They have served in full time ministry for over 23 years Larry received his masters degree in Theology from Life Christian University, Tampa, Florida. The Keith's were commissioned by God to the Knoxville Region in July of 2004. Pastor Henry Coles Jr. is the Senior pastor of the Word of Faith Christian Center Nashville, and is also the founder of Word of faith Christian Center Knoxville. Pastor Keith A. Butler and his wife, Deborah are founders of Word of Faith International Ministries, located in Southfield, Michigan. What We Believe and Preach... * The Bible is the inspired Word of God. * In Water Baptism and the observance of the Lord's Supper. * All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation. * Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men. * The Holy Spirit upon is an experience subsequent to salvation, and that it is the will of God that all be empowered. * Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Christ and is available to every believer. * The church consists of all those who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. * There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust. * In the personal, visible, imminent return of Jesus Christ. * In the Trinity of God - The Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. ESTEEMING THE WORD... Through the line upon line, precept upon precept teaching, the word of God will guide believers into a living experience with Christ. The value of a daily life in His Word will cause individuals to develop an understanding that the Bible is the most important book in their lives. EMPOWERED TO SERVE... The benefits of a life in Christ with the fullness of His Spirit compels all believers to serve mankind with all our hearts, souls, and minds. This power is an experience that provides a fullness to life personally and as a united community. EMBRACING THE WORLD... The true experience of God's love in His people causes believers to do the works of Jesus. The motive for caring, sharing, and doing good for all mankind becomes the desire of each person. This allows the vision of God for men, women, boys, and girls to receive salvation worldwide to be accomplished. The mandate for Word of Faith Christian Center is founded upon Habakkuk 2:2-3, which says in part, "write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may RUN that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Word of Faith Christian Center's vision is to train men and women of every race, creed and color in the successful application of God's Word. Develop leaders to impact the entire city of Knoxville, through discipleship and brotherly love. Establish a family of believers who by the precise knowledge of God's Word, the leading of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, successfully impact the World for Jesus Christ. Write the Vision, Make it plain Short Term – • Acquire a 5000 sq ft building for a worship center in a convenient location with
• Establish a “Building to Serve” building fund with set goals and weekly updates. • Establish a Bible training Center. • S.W.A.T. Soul Winning Action Teams. • Impact community through building relationships through various outreach ministries. • Train Cell leaders for home-to-home Bible study small groups to reach all regions of
• Time-line to accomplish set short term visionary goals – Immediately through 2006 Long Term
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