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Churches Directory > United States > South Carolina > other areas
Pauline Church of Christ
Leesville, South Carolina
Basic Information
- Leader: Pastor Rick R. Farwell
- Address of Meeting Place:
3036 Fairview Road
Leesville, SC 29070
- Mailing Address (if different):
523 Wagontong Road
Wagener, SC 29164
- Telephone: 803-564-3464
- Website: www.geocities.com/tws490
- Email: Rick_f_29164@yahoo.com
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building
- Size of Congregation: small-medium (50-100 people) -- about 50
- Setting: rural
- 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: 30-50%
- Families with Children Older than 12: 5-15%
- People Over 65: 15-30%
- 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: conservative
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader focuses on basic Christian teachings and respects members' freedom of conscience on minor doctrines
- Worship Style: somewhat traditional
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: choir singing, congregational singing, piano, organ
- Frequency of Communion: once or twice a year; and "we have a regular meal that we count as this"
- Politics in Sermons? -- rarely - conservative
- 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, but only if they are actively trying to remain celibate or change their orientation
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: somewhat important
- Charity and Community Service: not a major focus
- Programs for Children and Youth: children's classes and programs for teens
- 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? -- no
- Other Programs and Projects:
- Scripture Studies Conference once a year
- tape & CD ministry, and getting ready to expand internet presence with downloadable audio messages
Other Information
- This church uses the Concordant Version of the Bible.
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