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Churches Directory > United States > Ohio > Cincinnati area
Wings Christian Fellowship
Elmwood, Ohio
Basic Information
- Leaders: Oscar Bowling, chief pastor; council of 5 elders; Ed and Audrey Wilson, founders
- Contact Person: Jim Wilson, associate pastor
- Address of Meeting Place:
318 Maple Street
Elmwood, OH
- Mailing Address: same
- Telephone: 513-459-4532
- Website: none
- Email: jimw@abpspersonnel.com
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building
- Size of Congregation: small-medium (50-100 people) -- about 90
- Setting: suburban
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): independent nondenominational
- Strength of Denominational Identification: none
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: more than 50% of congregation -- about 85%
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught but not emphasized -- openly taught but not every Sunday
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: 5-15%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: 5-15%
- Families with Children Older than 12: 5-15%
- People Over 65: 5-15%
- Blacks and Africans: 5-15%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: less than 5%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: about 5%
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: deeply spiritual
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader focuses on basic Christian teachings and respects members' freedom of conscience on minor doctrines
- Worship Style: blended traditional and contemporary
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, choir singing, congregational singing, piano, organ, keyboards, guitar
- Frequency of Communion: once or twice a year
- Politics in Sermons? -- no
- 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, 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: somewhat important
- Charity and Community Service: somewhat important
- Programs for Children and Youth: children's classes and programs for teens
- Other Programs and Projects:
- "Open Door" fellowship meetings some evenings
Other Information
- They recently bought 10 acres and are getting ready to build a new church.
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