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Churches Directory > United States > Texas > Dallas - Fort Worth area
First Covenant Church
Irving, Texas
Basic Information
- Leader: Pastor Michael Spradlin
- Address of Meeting Place:
1424 East Grauwyler Rd.
Irving, TX 75061
- Mailing Address: same
- Telephone: 817-866-2270
- Website: none
- Email: not provided
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building; also has Bible study group
- Size of Congregation: small (20-50 people) -- about 50 on a good Sunday
- Setting: urban
- 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: 5-15%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: 5-15%
- Families with Children Older than 12: less than 5%
- People Over 65: 30-50%
- 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% -- "but all are welcome"
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: conservative, evangelical, traditional
- Worship Style: very traditional but not liturgical -- "basically a Southern Baptist style"
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, congregational singing, piano
- Frequency of Communion: several times during the 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, but they are encouraged to keep their sex life generally private
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
- Charity and Community Service: not a major focus
- 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
- Other Programs and Projects:
- Bible study group
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