Yes! We warmly welcome families with children. We have a dedicated Sunday School during our morning service for children aged 3 to 12. Our classrooms are safe, caring environments staffed by background-checked members of our church family where kids can learn about God's grace and love.

We sing beautiful traditional hymns from our  Apostolic Christian hymnal (Zion's Harp). We sing in four-part harmony (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass), creating a warm, resonant, and deeply personal environment of worship in which the entire congregation is the choir.

Absolutely! Everyone is welcome. On Sundays when we serve a fellowship lunch between the morning and afternoon services, it is completely open to all visitors, guests, and families. We view this meal as an extension of Christian hospitality and a wonderful opportunity to break bread, get to know one another, and welcome you into our church family.

Traditionally men and women sit on opposite sides of the sanctuary during worship. This is a long-standing practice rooted in our heritage intended to foster a spirit of order, focus, simple fellowship, and relationship-building that crosses generational and family lines. It allows everyone to focus their attention entirely on the worship and the Word of God. Visitors are welcome to sit where they feel most comfortable, and our brothers and sisters are always happy to help you find a seat.

No, we do not pass an offering plate during the service. We believe giving should be a private act of worship. Instead, simple collection boxes are located near the entrances of the sanctuary where members and attendees can quietly place their tithes and offerings at their own discretion.

Communion is treated as a deeply sacred, introspective event focused on the unity of the body. Because we believe that partaking together requires a shared commitment to the same biblical doctrines and accountability, Holy Communion is reserved for baptized members of the church who are living in peace with God and one another.

You may notice that women in our church wear headcoverings during worship services as directed in scripture (1 Corinthians 11), while men's heads remain uncovered. We believe that a veil or head covering should be worn by Sisters in the Lord during prayer and worship, as a symbol of their submission according to God's order of creation. 

Guests and visitors are absolutely free to cover their heads or leave them uncovered, please choose whichever makes you feel most comfortable. You are fully welcome exactly as you are!

No, our ministers are not paid; they serve on a completely voluntary basis.

Following the example of the early church, we utilize a lay ministry. Our ministers do not go to a formal seminary to earn a career degree in theology. Instead, they are chosen from within our own congregation based on their spiritual maturity, humility, and dedication to God's Word.

They maintain regular, full-time secular jobs to support themselves and their families, donating their time to preach, counsel, and shepherd the church out of a sincere love for Christ and the brotherhood.

No, we are not Amish or Mennonite, but we share the same spiritual family tree.

Like the Amish and Mennonites, we are Anabaptists. This means we share many of the same core biblical principles, such as believer's baptism, living a simple and modest life, and practicing nonresistance (choosing peace over violence or the bearing of arms).

However, our specific denomination was born out of a separate 19th-century revival in Europe. Because of this distinct history, we do not share the exact same cultural traditions. For example, we do not dress in traditional Amish clothing, restrict modern technology, or drive horses and buggies. We live and work normally in modern society while striving to keep our hearts and values centered on the New Testament.

The term Anabaptist literally means "re-baptizer." It refers to a movement that began during the 16th-century Protestant Reformation in Europe. The early Anabaptists believed that baptism should not happen at infancy, but should instead be a conscious, voluntary choice made by an adult believer who has repented of their sins and surrendered their life to Jesus Christ.

Because they baptized adults who had already been christened as infants, their detractors labeled them "Anabaptists."

Historically, the movement has been defined by a few core biblical convictions:

• Believer’s Baptism: Baptism as an outward sign of an inward conversion, reserved for those old enough to profess faith.

• Biblical Nonresistance: A commitment to love one's enemies, seek peace, and abstain from military service or carnal warfare, following the literal teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.

• Separation from the World: Living a simple, distinct life focused on the Kingdom of God rather than worldly politics, culture, or materialism.

• The Church as a Brotherhood: Viewing the church not as a rigid hierarchy or a state institution, but as a close-knit community of accountable believers.

Our Roots as "Neo-Anabaptists"

While our church is deeply connected to these 16th-century principles, the Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarean) belongs to what historians call the Neo-Anabaptist (or "New Anabaptist") movement of the 1830s.

Our denomination was born out of a powerful spiritual awakening in Switzerland led by Samuel Fröhlich. Fröhlich and the early believers did not simply try to join existing Mennonite or Amish groups of their day; rather, they independently studied the New Testament and felt led by the Holy Spirit to revive the exact same doctrines the early Anabaptists had championed centuries prior.

For this reason, European authorities at the time often called Fröhlich’s followers "Neutäufer" (New Anabaptists) or "Nazareans."

What It Means for Us Today

Today, identifying with our Anabaptist heritage means we continue to emphasize a living faith. We believe that salvation is a transformative experience that changes how we live every day. We remain committed to walking in humility, practicing nonresistance, nurturing a close brotherhood within the church, and holding fast to the simple, radical truth of the New Testament.

No, we are not a Pentecostal or Charismatic church. While the terms can sound similar, our history, theology, and worship style are quite distinct.

Here is how we differ:

The Meaning of "Apostolic": In Pentecostal churches, "Apostolic" often refers to modern-day prophetic leadership or sign-gifts. For us, "Apostolic" simply means our desire to follow the doctrine, lifestyle, and simple practices of the original Apostles as laid out in the New Testament.

Worship Style: Our services focus on quiet reverence, order, and traditional singing. We do not practice speaking in tongues, spontaneous physical expressions, or modern charismatic worship.

Evidence of the Spirit: We believe the primary evidence of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life is found in the "Fruit of the Spirit" (love, joy, peace, humility, and obedience to God's Word) rather than outward miraculous gifts.

Ultimately, our faith is rooted in the quiet, simple framework of our Anabaptist heritage rather than the expressive style of the modern Pentecostal movement.