Christian?

A lot of people claim they are a Christian but do not really know what that means. To be a Christian is to be one who has accepted Jesus as Leader and Forgiver in your life by acknowledging with your mouth that He is the Son of God and believing in your heart He died and rose again. To come with repentance to be forgiven and given a new life… a new start.

Then living a life where you die to yourself, live like and follow Christ, dive into Christian community including church, and fulfill our calling of reaching others for the Lord in truth, love, and action. Within the Church community, to care for one another and to disciple one another to grow in this life daily.

Be cautious. The Bible tells us that there will be a day when we all stand before Him and there will be those who call Him “Lord, Lord” and He will say “I know you not.” Start a personal relationship with Him that impacts everything. If you need help or have questions, feel free to touch base.

Pastor Tom Hypes
www.theshepherdsfellowship.org

 

About Tom Hypes

Tom Hypes is an ordained Pastor who has served in churches and the camping ministry for over 25 years. He currently leads at The Shepherd's Fellowship and volunteers at Leapin' Outreach (clothing ministry), Marion County Citizen Circle (helping clients with transitions from prison to community), Kirkpatrick Food Pantry, and ministers in the local nursing homes. He has also contributed to Group Magazine, CBA Marketplace, and Youth Worker Magazine. He serves in his ministry in the partnership with his family; wife Jenni, son Ryan, and daughter Emily.