What we believe
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God
We believe in God. He is, He was, and He always will be. He created the Heavens and the Earth and everything in them. He is known as Father, came as the Son and lives in believers as the Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:1, Matthew 3:16–17, John 1:1-2, Acts 2:32–33 |
Jesus
Jesus, God the Son, came to Earth and was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins and rose from the dead. He’s still alive and changing lives today! Colossians 2:9, Luke 1:30-35, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 2 Corinthians 5:21 |
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a comforter and a guide for every born-again believer. He actually lives inside of us, His Temple, and does more for us than we can imagine. John 16:8, Acts 2:38, Ephesians 1:13-14 |
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People
We’re not perfect. We’ve sinned — all of us. We need help. We need Him. We also need each other, and that’s what Church is all about. Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Acts 4:12 |
Salvation
It’s a gift. It’s free. It’s God’s grace, not your good deeds. Jesus’ death allows your sins – all of them – to be forgiven. Wiped out, canceled, deleted, erased…you get the picture. The gift is free; all you have to do is accept it. John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 2:6, Acts 2:38 |
Bible
The Bible is the book God wrote for us. It’s true, it’s accurate, it’s authentic and it’s absolutely applicable to our lives today.2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
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Our Response
If we believe in Jesus and we want to receive the gift He’s offering, He calls us to repent (change our mind about who’s in charge of our life) and be baptized (dunked in water). When we make Him Lord, we enter in to a new life and we follow Jesus all the way to Heaven. Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16, Acts 8:36-38, Galatians 3:26-27 |
This is us
Minister
Rick BonifieldRick came to SCC in 2013 and leads in our preaching, communications, groups, ministries, website, and social media apps. He hold as Bachelor of Arts in Christian Evangelism and views himself as a continual student of speaking, reading, writing, and communicating. Rick is happily married to Angel and they have a daughter, Piper and a son, Knox.
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Elder
Jeff CheatwoodJeff came to SCC in 1993 and leads in our preaching, communications, groups, ministries, website, and social media apps. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Computer Science and views himself as a continual student of speaking, reading, writing, and communicating. Jeff is happily married to Melissa and they have a daughter, Emily and a son, Eric.
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Minister
Kyle BaalKyle attended as a member with SCC through Middle and High School. During his time in Youth Group, he felt called into the ministry and decided to attend Central Christian College of the Bible in 2015. He was brought on staff in the summer of 2017 as he continues his education online. Kyle is passionate about sharing the Christian Life with Students and their families. He views ministry as a partnership with parents and loves to walk alongside students as they journey in their relationship with Christ.
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Elder
Toby GraffToby was born and raised in Washington State. While serving in the US Army he and his wife Jackie eventually settled in Maryland and ultimately at their church home at Severn Christian Church. Since 1995, Toby has served in various roles, as a Youth Minister/Evangelist, longtime Youth Leader and Sunday school teacher. He now serves his Lord and congregation as one of the Elders here at SCC. His personal hobbies include his family and hunting. Toby and Jackie have two wonderful daughters, Amelia and Addie.
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Minister
Clyde McKinneyClyde has been ministering at SCC for over 20 years. He spends much of his time counseling & serving others. He leads our Pastoral ministry, men's ministry, counseling ministries, teaches Bible & marriage classes, and preaches. He and his wife, Judy, enjoy traveling together and visiting old friends.
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Elder & Administrator
Mark Maggio |
Kelly Collins |
Financial Administrator
Sylvia Moore |
Connections Minister
Lou Parsons |
Connections Minister
Ralph Smith |
About us
At SCC, you will find people who are excited about the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation that comes only through Him. You will find love, hope, and faith implemented through relationships. We seek to please God through outreaching to our community, caring for the lowly, and imparting our lives to each other (2 Thessalonians 2:7-8). This is accomplished through our ministries, Life Groups, discipleship program, services, and outreach events. Families are extremely important to us. Our staff is dedicated to partnering with you to make your family's experience in Christ excellent!
We are living victorious Christian lives and rejoicing in the goodness of God! If you desire more information about our congregation, check out the website, contact the office, or even better, come visit us!
We are living victorious Christian lives and rejoicing in the goodness of God! If you desire more information about our congregation, check out the website, contact the office, or even better, come visit us!
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What does the Bible say?
The objective truth of the Bible is self evident. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible provides essential knowledge to understand how God, man, and creation exist and operate. The scriptures originate, not as merely man made, but the very words of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13). Although God used men as His method, His words were never a matter of private interpretation, but revealed knowledge to all people (1 Peter 1:19-21). These scriptures can equip anyone with divine spiritual knowledge of God and can make one wise unto salvation (2 Timothy 3:14-20). The New Testament is the foundational word of God of which no man can lay again (Ephesians 2:20, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Galatians 1:6-9).
It is clear that there is one true God. He is the one God and Father of all. There are no gods beside Him (Isaiah 44:6). He is the creator and redeemer of man (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 43:1-13). All other gods are not real and living, but fallacious and man-made objects of religious worship.
Jesus the Christ is the only Savior. He is the anointed Messiah-King, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). Jesus exists in unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 10:30), yet they are distinct in their relationship and function with creation (Luke 22:42, Hebrews 1:13). Jesus claimed exclusive rights to equality with the Father (Philippians 2:1-8, John 8:58-59, 10:31) while proclaiming to be the ONLY way to Him (John 14:6). He is our Lord (Acts 2:36) and Savior (1 John 4:14).
The Holy Spirit functions as the seal of salvation in relationship to the Christian (Ephesians 1:13). He indwells the believer at the moment of covenant obedience (Acts 2:38). The Holy Spirit is a person with a self-identity (John 16:13, Acts 13:2). He enables the Christian to walk in holiness and bear evidence of His presence (Galatians 5:19-25), yet His fruit requires a willful choice on behalf of the person (Galatians 5:16).
The congregation of Christ exists as an extension of Christ. It is His body (1 Corinthians 12). All members are equal servants (Ephesians 4:1-5), yet within the body each part has its function (Romans 12:1; Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4). The Congregation is founded upon the “Rock,” which is the confession that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the Living God (Matthew 16:18). It was founded on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38-46) and continues to exist today. It is not to have any hierarchy, ecclesiastical headquarters, or chief ruler. Only Christ is the head of the congregation (Colossians 2:10, 19; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 5:4).
The Bible attributes salvation to Christ and Him alone. However, after Christ died and the Apostles executed the New Covenant (Hebrews 9:1-23), the requirements to accept continued salvation fell upon covenant obedience. After hearing the Gospel (Romans 10:17) and believing in Christ as the Messiah and Lord (Acts 2:36) a response is required. The response on the day of Pentecost is the same required response today, “Repent and be immersed” (Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16-20, Acts 8:16). We must confess our belief and allegiance to Christ (Romans 10:10; Matthew 10:32-33) and remain faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Matthew 25:21).
It is clear that there is one true God. He is the one God and Father of all. There are no gods beside Him (Isaiah 44:6). He is the creator and redeemer of man (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 43:1-13). All other gods are not real and living, but fallacious and man-made objects of religious worship.
Jesus the Christ is the only Savior. He is the anointed Messiah-King, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16). Jesus exists in unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 10:30), yet they are distinct in their relationship and function with creation (Luke 22:42, Hebrews 1:13). Jesus claimed exclusive rights to equality with the Father (Philippians 2:1-8, John 8:58-59, 10:31) while proclaiming to be the ONLY way to Him (John 14:6). He is our Lord (Acts 2:36) and Savior (1 John 4:14).
The Holy Spirit functions as the seal of salvation in relationship to the Christian (Ephesians 1:13). He indwells the believer at the moment of covenant obedience (Acts 2:38). The Holy Spirit is a person with a self-identity (John 16:13, Acts 13:2). He enables the Christian to walk in holiness and bear evidence of His presence (Galatians 5:19-25), yet His fruit requires a willful choice on behalf of the person (Galatians 5:16).
The congregation of Christ exists as an extension of Christ. It is His body (1 Corinthians 12). All members are equal servants (Ephesians 4:1-5), yet within the body each part has its function (Romans 12:1; Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4). The Congregation is founded upon the “Rock,” which is the confession that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the Living God (Matthew 16:18). It was founded on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38-46) and continues to exist today. It is not to have any hierarchy, ecclesiastical headquarters, or chief ruler. Only Christ is the head of the congregation (Colossians 2:10, 19; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 5:4).
The Bible attributes salvation to Christ and Him alone. However, after Christ died and the Apostles executed the New Covenant (Hebrews 9:1-23), the requirements to accept continued salvation fell upon covenant obedience. After hearing the Gospel (Romans 10:17) and believing in Christ as the Messiah and Lord (Acts 2:36) a response is required. The response on the day of Pentecost is the same required response today, “Repent and be immersed” (Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16-20, Acts 8:16). We must confess our belief and allegiance to Christ (Romans 10:10; Matthew 10:32-33) and remain faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Matthew 25:21).