Oak Avenue Free Methodist Church

about: who we are

Characteristics of Today's Free Methodists

Devoted to Christ:
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an obedient walk with Him characterize Free Methodist Christians.

Students of the Bible:
The inspired, authoritative Word of God is the basis of our faith. Through regular study of the Scriptures we seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of God.

Living Holy Lives:
As a people, Free Methodists seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18), exhibit the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and live disciplined lives in accord with the Bible's teachings.

Worshipping:
Free Methodists seek to worship God "in spirit and truth" (John 4:23), employing a wide variety of worship styles but always devoted to the concept that the heart of worship is to glorify God and receive biblical instruction.

Witnessing:
The goal of Free Methodists is to know Jesus Christ and make Him known. We do this both through the way we live and in sharing the gospel's good news with others.

Generous:
Because we love the Lord, we follow His example in caring and generosity. Our track record of compassionate outreach is seen locally, nationally and internationally.

Global-Minded:
Taking seriously Jesus' Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), Free Methodists have gone across the street, into the inner city and around the world with the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. Local churches, followed by the denomination's Christian colleges, universities and seminary programs, train and equip men and women for Christian ministry at home and abroad.