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Churches Directory > United States > Oklahoma > Tulsa area
Redemption Life Center
Catoosa, Oklahoma
Basic Information
- Leader: Pastor Chuck Wallace
- Address of Meeting Place:
28908 E. Admiral
Catoosa, OK 74015
- Mailing Address (if different):
85 S. 289th East Ave
Catoosa, OK 74015
- Telephone: 918-379-0788
- Website: none
- Email: none
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building
- Size of Congregation: small (20-50 people) -- about 20
- Setting: suburban, but almost in the country -- south of U.S. 412, a mile from the end of the road
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): affiliated with Redemption Life Ministries
- Strength of Denominational Identification: nondenominational
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: 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: 30-50%
- Families with Children Older than 12: less than 5%
- People Over 65: 30-50%
- Blacks and Africans: less than 5%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: 15-30%
- 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: pentecostal, evangelical, progressive
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader focuses on basic Christian teachings and respects members' freedom of conscience on minor doctrines
- Worship Style: contemporary -- "a little bit more free, flowing with the Spirit; also some blended with traditional"
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: congregational singing, keyboards, guitar, drums, bass, saxophone; occasionally piano or organ
- Frequency of Communion: not regularly -- "we teach communion as more of a spiritual thing than the bread and wine"
- Politics in Sermons? -- sometimes - conservative
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- tithing encouraged but not required
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- openly homosexual people are welcome, "but we don't agree with their lifestyle"
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: very important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: very important -- "but we don’t knock on doors or anything like that"
- Charity and Community Service: somewhat important -- "we'd like to do more as we grow"
- Programs for Children and Youth: child care and children's classes
- 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
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