About​ Us

mission​

To witness the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and bring many souls into the kingdom of God. To shepherd and build up the believers in the faith and facilitate their growth in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ through various ministries of the church. To prepare the church for the glorious second appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ.

vision​

The church which is the body of Christ is a living organism and not a mere organization. It is formed by the gathering together of born-again believers in each locality as the “Lord adds to the church such as should be saved.” It functions under the headship and lordship of the Lord Jesus Christ as believers gather together steadfastly for worship, breaking of bread, studying the word of God, fellowship and prayers (Acts 2:42) thereby to show forth His fullness, unity, love, wisdom and power. God is after a worshiping community (John 4:23). Therefore, sufficient time is allocated for individual worship before the observance of Lord’s Table every Sunday.  Witnessing and gospel outreach activity in surrounding areas is constantly carried out

purpose​

ELIM HOUSE OF WORSHIP is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, local church in the Eastern part of greater Columbus Ohio. Our purpose is to be obedient to God’s Word, based on the principles of the New Testament, to continue steadfastly in apostle’s doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread and in prayers (Acts 2:42).

ELIM HOUSE OF WORSHIP caters to the wellbeing of the total person-body, soul and spirit (I Thessalonians 5:23 and III John 2). It is a family church that ministers to adults, youth and children. There are special activities for the college and career group. The activities and services of ELIM HOUSE OF WORSHIP is open to all who are interested in attending and/or participating. It welcomes people of all walks of life, regardless of color, nationality, language, gender, etc. (Revelation 7:9).

Statement of Faith

We believe in the authority of the Holy Bible, as the complete Word of God. We believe in the Trinity – God’s plan of salvation for mankind as planned by God the Father, executed by God the Son by His atoning death on the cross and His resurrection and applied and worked out in the life of the believers by God the Holy Spirit.

We believe in the body of Christ the Universal Church composed of all born-again believers all over the world and the local expression of that body in every place where believers meet for worship and breaking of bread, fellowship and Bible study and prayer. 

We believe in the equality of the believers in the body of Christ being equally precious as they are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, being equally important and useful as indwelt by the Holy Spirit to contribute to the building up of the church, the spiritual house and God’s holy habitation to show forth His fullness, unity, love, wisdom and power. 

We believe in the preparation of the Church for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for which the worship is an important part of that preparation. Therefore, we encourage individual worship of believers in spirit and in truth around the Lord’s Table every Sunday, enabling them to declare the preciousness of the Lord as experienced by them. We warn and encourage believers to take part in the Lord’s Table worthily to be prepared for the glorious appearing of the Lord. This exercise is important as the church is being sanctified and prepared as the holy bride of Christ.

We believe in the stewardship of the church in preaching the gospel to all peoples regularly so that souls are saved and added to the church, so that the kingdom of God is built. Every Opportunity to proclaim the Gospel is taken and every believer is encouraged to participate in the various outreach programs.

We believe in the autonomy of local churches under the headship and Lordship of the Lord Jesus Christ based on the New Testament pattern and functioning as per the principles revealed in the word of God. 

Ordinances

Baptism & Laying on of hand

It is mandatory for every born-again believer to testify in the waters of baptism according to Acts 2:38 and several other references. Anyone shunning this is not entitled to hold any responsibility or strictly to participate in discussion on matters pertaining to the church. Baptism is by immersion symbolic of the burial of Lord Jesus Rom. 6:4 followed by laying on of hands (Heb. 6:2) by 2 or more responsible brothers. This is voluntary; an individual must express the desire and is never by force or compulsion

  1. A person who receives Jesus Christ as Savior by personal faith, who professes Him publicly at any worship service, and who indicates a commitment to follow Christ as Lord shall be received for baptism.
  2. The Ordinances of Baptism by immersion in water (Matthew 28:19) shall by administered to all those who have repented of their sins and who have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior and gave a clear evidence of their salvation. Romans 6:3 5, Colossians 2:12.
  3. Baptism shall be administered by the Elders or whomever the church shall authorize.  The ELDERS OF “ELIM HOUSE OF WORSHIP” shall assist in the preparation for and observance of baptism.
  • The Lord’s Supper

Lord ’s Supper is a solemn time of self examination and to be observed in all reverence and holy fear. It’s a testimony hence adequate instruction and warning from the word of God is to be given.  The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby Christians, through partaking of the bread and fruit of the vine, commemorate the death AND RESERRUCTION of Jesus Christ and anticipate His second coming I Corinthians 11:23 26.

  1. The Lord’s Supper shall be observed every Sunday of the month, or as otherwise scheduled by the church.                
  2. The Elders, assisted by the Deacons, shall be responsible for the Administration of the Lord’s Supper.  The elders shall be responsible for the physical preparations for the Lord’s Supper.