Mission and Vision Statements
Healing Hearts.
Restoring Lives.
Serving Christ.
Mission
To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Spirit-led worship, biblical teaching, and ministries of restoration that bring healing to the spirit, mind, and body, preparing believers for service in the Kingdom of God.
Vision
A church where the wounded are healed, the broken are restored, and every life is empowered to fulfill God’s purpose.
Declaration of Faith
We Believe
The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.
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In the verbal inspiration of the Bible
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In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.
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That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.
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That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
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In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.
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Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people.
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In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.
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In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost.
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In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
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Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.
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In the Lord’s Supper and washing of the saints’ feet.
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In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.
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In the bodily resurrection, eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.
A Legacy of Faith
Offerman Church of God is more than a building, organization, or denomination—it is a family of believers who love the Lord and are committed to serving Him faithfully. Our story began in 1918 when the Rev. and Mrs. S.J. Heath brought the Pentecostal faith to the Offerman area, holding the first services in an old stable. From those humble beginnings, generations of faithful men and women weathered storms, fought battles, and remained dedicated to God and His church.
Throughout the years, many pastors and families have faithfully served and helped build the ministry we have today. Among them was Rev. O.V. Brown, whose first pastorate was Offerman Church of God in 1932 and who later returned for his final pastorate in 1961. The church continued to grow through the decades, adding a social hall in 1977, a parsonage in 1987, and a new sanctuary in 1993. Each generation left its mark through prayer, sacrifice, service, and a desire to see the work of God continue in Offerman.
Today, Restoration – Offerman Church of God is led by Pastors Matt and Misty Beecher, building upon the foundation laid by those who came before. Through every season, God has remained faithful, and because of the faithfulness and sacrifice of generations past, the doors remain open and people continue to gather here to worship the Lord. We look back with gratitude, serve faithfully in the present, and look forward with expectation to all God still has in store.