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Churches Directory > United States > Texas > other areas
Church of Pittsburg
Pittsburg, Texas
Basic Information
- Leader: Brother John Henry Griffin, Pastor
- Address of Meeting Place:
209 CR 4425
Pittsburg, TX 75686
- Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 921
Pittsburg, TX 75686
- Telephone: 903-856-2177
- Website: none
- Email: none
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building; also has Bible study group
- Size of Congregation: small (20-50 people) -- attendance varies, anywhere from 10 to 75
- 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 -- more than 90%
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught but not emphasized -- the pastor says he does what the Spirit leads and uses discernment in how he teaches this
Demographics of Congregation
- This church has various age groups.
- This church is racially diverse, and the pastor encourages diversity. The pastor himself is African American.
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: doesn't fit into a standard category; pastor says they are very spiritual and strive to follow the Spirit, and the church has some pentecostal characteristics
- Worship Style: "free flowing, as the Spirit leads"
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, congregational singing, guitar, drums, accordian
- Frequency of Communion: several times during the year
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- tithing encouraged but not required -- "people need to feel led to give whatever they give, whether it's a lot or a little"
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: very important
- Programs for Children and Youth: 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
- a lot of evangelism projects
Other Information
- The pastor has been teaching universal reconciliation for more than 40 years.
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