University Church of Christ  - Charlotte, NC

The University Church of Christ  is a un-denominational church whose mission is to do all things to the glory of God (Ephesians 3:21).  Our membership is characterized as a group of people encouraging one another on toward the goal of an eternal home in Heaven with God (Philippians 3:12-14, II Timothy 4:7-8, John 14:1-4). 

The Beliefs of this Local Church
We believe in:

• God.  We believe God is the Creator of all things (Genesis 1).  We believe the deity of God includes the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), & the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19-20, II Corinthians 13:14).

• God's Kingdom.  We believe God, the Father, sent Jesus Christ, His Son, to save the world.  We believe that Jesus Christ grants citizenship in the Kingdom of Heaven to those who are saved and remain faithful.  And we believe that Jesus Christ is going to return one day to take them there to live a life everlasting (John 3:16, Matthew 7:21, Philippians 3:17-21).

• God's Word.  We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and that it is our only authority (II Timothy 3:16-17).  We believe that all who obey God's Word are forgiven of their sins and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. that is, salvation by the grace of God, and are added to the Lord's church, Christ's body, under the authority of God (Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; Acts 2: 47; Eph 1:22-23).

The Organization of this Local Church
The offices and roles recognized by this congregation include:

• Elders also known as bishops & overseers (Acts 14:23; 20:28, I Peter 5:2, I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9)

• Deacons, which means "those who serve" (Philippians 1:1, I Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6)

• Evangelist / Minister serves to preach and teach the Word of God (Ephesians 4:11, II Timothy 4:1-4).  Provide spiritual counselling to those in need.

• Saints, also known as members of the body of Christ, perform the work of ministry.  A royal priesthood and God's own special people.(Ephesians 4:11-12, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9))

The Worship of this Local Church
On every first day of the week (Sunday), we assemble as a congregation to:

• Sing (acapella) psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16)

• Pray to God (Acts 2:42)

• Partake of the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26-29, Acts 20:7, I Corinthians 11:23-26)

• Contribute, as each individual member has been prospered, to support the work of ministry (I Corinthians 16:1-2, II Corinthians 9:6-11)

• Hear, and learn from, a portion of God's Word (II Timothy 3:16 - 4:4, I Peter 1:23-25)
  All preaching and teaching is based solely upon the Bible, which is our pattern and example for all that we do.  

The Work of this Local Church
Our goals are to:

• To proclaim God's love and spread the good news of Jesus Christ to the world around us (Mark 16:15)

• Nurture each Christian in the church to full growth in Christ (Hebrews 6:1)
  We have excellent Bible classes for all ages, including infants and aged saints.  Our curriculum covers the entire Bible and is designed to give each student a complete understanding of God's plan of redemption for all men.

• Provide benevolent help to the saints in need (Acts 6:1-4)  

Listed below are some of our special spiritual activities:

• Home groups meet monthly in members' homes to get to know each other better and focus on spiritual things (Acts 5:42; 20:20)

• Men's and women's work groups meet monthly at the church building for intense bible study.  

• Services are conducted at nursing homes on Monday evenings.  

• Evangelists in Haiti, Africa  and India are supported

We invite you to come and visit. us.  We ask you to investigate our work at the University   Church of Christ.  If you find that we are serving the Lord as He instructs in the Bible, we ask you to be identified with us.  Working together we can help each other grow and mature as Christians in our service to the Lord God.

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Elders:    

     Edward DeBerry

     Jerry Mundy

     Dan Thornton

Elders to oversee...  1 Peter 5:1-3

The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that be revealed; Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

Minister

    Eddie Sanders

Evangelist to "Preach the Word!.."

2 Tim 4:2-5

Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Deacons:

    Mike Browm

    Willie Campbell

    Donald Donald

    Rich Miller

    Alex Smith

    Michael Taylor

Deacons to Serve...      Acts 6:3-4

Therefore brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to  prayer and to the ministry of the word.