Why The Name?


 

Reformation, as defined by dictionary.com, is the action or process of reforming an institution or practice.

 

The greatest reformation happened over 2000 years ago when Jesus Christ came.  He not only reformed the old covenant by bringing forth a better covenant (Hebrews 8:6), but He also reforms mankind through the power of the cross (II Corinthians 5:17) and the power of His Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5).

 

Today, there’s a movement happening in the earth.  The church, the body of Christ, is beginning to wake up.  We believe a shift is happening.  Another reformation is taking place, another great awakening. 

 

Following Jesus’ example, Reformation Church exists, along with its name, bringing reformation in the individual, family, and community.

 

It’s time to return to the original principles and practices of the early church so that we can have not only reformation in the church but also reformation in the lives, families, and cultures of all of God’s people and creation.


  • Core Values

    We believe there are four key ingredients that are vital in making a healthy church and are the core values Reformation Church is built upon.  These things are found in Acts 2:42 and were the daily practices of the early church. 

  • Apostles Doctrine

    The early disciples were diligent and dedicated to hearing the apostles' teachings.  They had a passion for the Word. Not just any word---it was the Apostles' doctrine or the teaching of Christ.  The apostles carried the revelation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.  They were and are the stewards of the mysteries of Christ.  We believe the church must be built upon the doctrine and revelation of Jesus Christ.  (Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 3:11)

  • Fellowship

    They continued in fellowship with the apostles and each other.  The word fellowship is koinonia in the Greek.  It means partnership, participation, communication, benefaction, communion, or distribution.  The early believers became partners  together with the apostles and each other in promoting the things of Christ and His kingdom.  They developed a community through daily communion and union with one another.  Genuine fellowship was a mark of the early church and is a culture desired for Reformation Church. 






  • Breaking Of Bread

    They continued in the breaking of bread or the Eucharist (Communion).  The early church really valued and understood the power of Communion.  Through Communion we remember and recognize that through the breaking of Jesus' body and His shed blood, the New Covenant was established and the way back to the Father restored.  The disciples also broke bread with each other (Acts 2:46).  They did life together.  They spent time at each other's home building relationships with each other.  They all had one thing in common.  They were the body of Christ.  They really believed it.  

  • Prayers

    They were steadfast in prayer.  Not only did they pray in private but at church and in public they prayed together.  The early church was devoted to prayer and worship.  Prayer is communion or talking (having conversation) with God.  They knew their God and it was very evident through the many signs and wonders that accompanied them.  Daniel 11:32 declares that the people that know their God shall be strong and do great exploits.