In 1 Timothy 3:14-16 we see what the Church is and what the Church confesses. What fuels how we behave as the church is knowing what we are, whose we are, and the God who dwells with us.
In Mark 15:40–47, we meet quiet but courageous faith at the foot of the cross. While the disciples have scattered, faithful women remain watching, and an unexpected figure—Joseph of Arimathea—steps forward to publicly identify with Jesus in His death. When hope seems buried, God is still at work through faithful obedience. Even in the silence of the tomb, God is preparing resurrection.
In 1 Timothy 3:8-13 we see Paul providing the qualifications for deacons in the local church. Deacons are lead servants in the church. They meet tangible needs to free the elders for the ministry of the word and prayer. They also help foster unity in the church. This is a vital office to the church and deacons must exemplify the character of Christ. He is our perfect example of a servant. And He provides a reward for those who serve as deacons.
Everyone understands a parent’s natural affection for her child; also the beauty and usefulness (for multiplying and filling the earth) of romantic love, but it seems that very few moderns recognize the value of genuine friendship.
True spirituality manifests itself in certain dominant desires. These are ever-present, deep-settled wants sufficiently powerful to motivate and control the life
Caz Church seeks to be above reproach in our stewardship of God’s financial resources given to the local church. We maintain an open book policy and choose to hold quarterly business meetings where all members can attend and have access our to financial information.