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Churches Directory > United States > Kansas > Topeka area
Home meeting group
Topeka, Kansas
Basic Information
- Leader: none
- Contact Persons: Gary and Linda Kentch, founders; Justin Hamilton, host
- Address of Meeting Place:
3901 SW Canterbury Town Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
- Mailing Address (if different):
5835 SW 26th St
Topeka, KS 66614
- Telephone: 785-273-6395 (the Kentches)
- Website: none
- Email: glkentch@cox.net (the Kentches), guitarprophet@cox.net (Justin Hamilton)
General Description
- Type of Congregation: home-based group for Bible study, praise and worship, supper and fellowship, and discussion
- Size of Congregation: very small (less than 20 people) -- between 8 and 17 people regularly attend
- Setting: suburban
- 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 -- "We openly discuss this but our format is not a structured study."
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: 5-15%
- People Over 65: less than 5%
- Blacks and Africans: less than 5%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: less than 5%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: less than 5%
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: charismatic, deeply spiritual
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- this group encourages open-mindedness, spiritual exploration, and individual conscience on many issues
- Worship Style: charismatic and participatory -- "we sing mostly contemporary but let the spirit lead"
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: congregational singing, guitar -- "we are blessed with 3 guitarists"
- Frequency of Communion: once or twice a year -- "we do this when led by the spirit"
- Politics in Sermons? -- sometimes - conservative -- "We are conservative and discuss issues of current events sometimes but certainly we are openminded."
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- not practiced; members may donate as much or as little as they choose
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- yes, they are completely and unconditionally accepted
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: very important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important -- "More emphasis on relationship to Christ"
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: not a major focus
- Charity and Community Service: not a major focus -- "individual but applauded"
- Programs for Children and Youth: none
- Does the Leader Offer Home and Hospital Visits for the Sick and Elderly? -- no
- Does the Leader Offer One-on-One Spiritual Counseling for Members? -- yes
Other Information
- We have been meeting together since 1993.
- Children are not invited to the meetings.
- Evangelist Stacy Wood comes to Topeka about twice a year to speak.
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