Christ Community Church
WHAT WE BELIEVE
EPHESIANS 4:4-6
THERE IS ONE BODY AND ONE SPIRIT, JUST AS YOU WERE CALLED TO ONE HOPE WHEN YOU WERE CALLED; ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM; ONE GOD AND FATHER OF ALL, WHO IS OVER ALL AND THROUGH ALL AND IN ALL.
There is One Body - We are people who are joined and work together as the body of Christ, united with diverse believers around the world and throughout history because He has destroyed the barriers that exist between us. (1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 2:14-16)
There is One Spirit - We are a people who live by the Spirit because the Holy Spirit lives within us. (Romans 8:9-11)
There is One Hope - We are a people who share the hope of salvation, eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
There is One Lord - We are a people who confess and serve Jesus as Lord. (Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 7:21-23). Jesus has called all believers to follow him and be his disciples. Through discipleship we learn to become like Jesus in our everyday lives (Luke 9:23-27)
There is One Faith - We are a people who put our faith in the crucified and resurrected Christ, the way, the truth, and the life. (1 Corinthians 15:1-7)
There is One Baptism - We are a people who have been born again, buried and raised with Christ in baptism. (John 3:3-5; Romans 6:1-10)
One God and Father of all, who is over all, through all and in all - We are a people who, as adopted sons and daughters, experience a personal relationship with the one God and Father, the creator and the great I AM. (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:13-14; Galatians 4:4-7)
WHO WE ARE
Christ Community Church is an old and a new church. Though the church officially began as the Providence Church of Christ in 1985, in 2004 we pressed the "restart" button. Since then we have deliberately tried to learn from our past and live out our new vision and purpose which we discovered together through a study of God's Word and a series of congregational gatherings.
Our roots can be found in the American Restoration Movement and we continue to connect with other like-minded churches that share this heritage. In addition, we also work beside, network, and strive for unity with many other churches and organizations in the region, churches and organizations from various Christian traditions and denominations, who share our desire to bring the gospel to RI and southeastern MA.
Though we are far from perfect, we rely and trust upon the perfect love of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ and desire to share this love with other imperfect people everywhere. We hope you will consider joining us as we encourage one another in our community of faith.
VISION & PURPOSE
VISION
Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus Christ through the Demonstration and Proclamation of the Gospel.
PURPOSE
LIFT UP God in Worship;
GROW UP in our understanding, delight and keeping of God's Word;
BUILD UP one another through fellowship;
STEP UP to serve others with our gifts and
SPEAK UP about the Good News of Jesus Christ.
MINISTRY TEAM
RICK LUZ
Pastor
Rick became a disciple of Christ as a High School student in Pawtucket, RI where he was raised. He graduated from Rhode Island College and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. In 1987, Rick married Ann (Chevako) who graduated from RIC with a BA in Elementary Education and works as a substitute teacher and a ministry volunteer for CCC. Rick and Ann have two adult children who are members of CCC; Tim (married to Kaity) and Julia.
DAVID MACKALL
Pastor
David was born and raised in Greenwich, CT, after high school, he served four years in the U.S.
Air Force in San Antonio, TX. He then moved to Boston, MA, and completed his Bachelor's
degree from Boston College and his Master's degree in Social Work at Boston College. David
then received a Master of Arts in Urban Ministry Leadership from Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary where he is now a doctoral student. David and his wife Ali moved to Rhode Island in
2005 to serve in ministry with Christ Community Church and have three young children, Austin,
Lily, and Gracin.
DAN AGABITI
Church Elder
Danny was born and raised in Lawrenceville, N.J. and became a disciple of Christ in 1986 while attending Johnson & Wales University. After graduation, he attended RIC leading the campus ministry. In 1990, Danny married Leah (Picard) who studied at RIC and works as a para professional. Danny and Leah have three adult children, Danny Jr. (married to Sherry), Michael and Dominick. Danny currently serves as an Elder for CCC.
DAVE LAWSON
Church Elder
Dave Lawson was born and grew up in Framingham MA. As a high school student he first became a follower of Christ, and was active in student ministry as a college student at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, and at the University of Rhode Island. He has a Masters degree in Geology. Dave became a member of Christ Community Church in 1988, and currently serves as an elder and small group leader. Dave is currently employed as the Director of the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District (MA). Dave and Lynn were married in 1990 and have 4 children: Abigail, Annika, Kurt and Aubree.
KIM HENRY
Church Administrator
Kim, the Administrator for Christ Community Church, was born in Wyoming and raised in Colorado where she graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Business Management. She moved to Rhode Island in 1987, which is when she decided to follow Jesus. Her daughter and son-in-law, Mikayla and Kyle, are also active members of CCC.
STEVE WOLF
Music Minister
Steve grew up in Lexington, KY. He started attending Christ Community Church when he was stationed in the navy in Groton, CT in the 1980's, and was baptized in 1988. He and his wife Cheryl (Gray) are active in the church praise band, which Steve has lead as a part-time staff member since January 2015.
KYLE HALL
Youth Ministry Intern
Kyle became a disciple of Christ in 2014 while attending West Warwick High School. As a "Military Brat" Kyle had the opportunity to live in many different places, including Connecticut, Italy, and Virginia. currently he is enrolled at Colorado Christian University where he is studying business. Kyle married Mikayla (Henry) in 2016, who has her degree in accounting from Liberty University and is currently working for Citizens Bank.
JOIN US THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 10AM / 224 WOODWARD RD., PROVIDENCE, RI