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Churches Directory > United States > Arizona > other areas
New Life Church in Jesus Christ
Duncan, Arizona
Basic Information
- Leader: Pastor Danny Crotts
- Contact Person: Margie Crotts (minister's mother)
- Address of Meeting Place:
Central Ave & 5th St
Duncan, AZ 85534
- Mailing Address (if different):
P.O. Box 561
Duncan, AZ 85534
- Telephone: 928-359-2641
- Website: none
- Email: none
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building
- Size of Congregation: very small (less than 20 people) -- 15 to 20
- Setting: small town
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): independent nondenominational
- Strength of Denominational Identification: none
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: nearly 100% of congregation
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught and emphasized
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: less than 5%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: 5-15%
- Families with Children Older than 12: less than 5%
- People Over 65: more than 50%
- Blacks and Africans: 5-15%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: 30-50%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: 5-15% (Native Americans)
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: independent, "free sonship"
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader says "I believe in the moving of the Spirit and the written Word. I am open minded to hear people's views, but don't allow anyone to dominate or push their views on others."
- Worship Style: "free-flowing, moving of the Spirit"
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, congregational singing, piano, guitar, tambourines
- Frequency of Communion: never
- Politics in Sermons? -- no
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- not practiced; members may donate as much or as little as they choose -- leader says "I believe in tithing, but offerings are by free will"
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- "If they come to worship the Lord in spirit and truth, they are welcome."
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: very important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: somewhat important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: very important
- Charity and Community Service: somewhat important
- Programs for Children and Youth: none
- Does the Leader Offer Home and Hospital Visits for the Sick and Elderly? -- yes
- Does the Leader Offer One-on-One Spiritual Counseling for Members? -- yes
Other Information
- The minister wishes to emphasize that everyone is welcome regardless of race or past religious background.
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