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Churches Directory > United States > North Carolina > Greensboro - Winston-Salem - High Point area
New Temple Ministries
Trinity, North Carolina
Basic Information
- Leader: Bishop Steve Rich
- Address of Meeting Place:
5996 Welborn Rd.
Trinity, NC 27370
- Mailing Address (if different):
PO Box 7411
High Point, NC 27264
- Telephone: 336-434-6561
- Website: www.newtempleministries.org
- Email: ntemplem@aol.com
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in rented space (leased building) with plans to build
- Size of Congregation: small (20-50 people) -- approximately 40 to 50 people per Sunday
- Setting: rural community easily accessible to Interstate 85
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): independent nondenominational
- Strength of Denominational Identification: none
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: more than 50% of congregation
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught and emphasized
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: 5-15%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: 15-30%
- Families with Children Older than 12: 30-50%
- People Over 65: 5-15%
- 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% -- "please note that all are welcome"
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: evangelical, charismatic
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader encourages open-mindedness, spiritual exploration, and individual conscience on many issues
- Worship Style: blended traditional and contemporary
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, choir singing, congregational singing, piano, organ, keyboards, guitar, drums
- Frequency of Communion: never -- "every time you eat of the Word of God and operate in his spirit you are eating his Flesh and drinking his blood"
- Politics in Sermons? -- rarely -- "when I do it is usually pointing out the view of both the liberals and conservatives"
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- "some of the members tithe but it is left up to the people to give as they choose"
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- yes, but they are encouraged to keep their sex life generally private
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: somewhat important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: very important
- Charity and Community Service: somewhat important
- Programs for Children and Youth: child care and children's classes and teen classes and programs
- 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 -- Christian counseling is a vital part of this ministry. Bishop Rich is a member of the American Assocation of Christian Counselors.
- Other Programs and Projects:
- Angel Food Ministry: once a month people can order food valued between $75 to $100 for $25 per month. We order and distribute the food once each month.
- Caring For People God's Way: a comprehensive course from the American Assocation of Christian Counselors designed to train people in Christian Counseling.
- Marriage Works: a course from the American Assocation of Christian Counselors designed to assist families in the strengthening of their family structure.
- We work extensively with drug addicted and alcoholics. Our main goal is to train people how to arise from their Hell by the strength of the principles taught by Jesus. The poor are taught how to arise from their poverty and those who feel as if they have been failures in their relationships and their ability to manage their lives are taught how to work with God to accomplish success.
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