About Us
Everything you need to know about The Faith Place at a glance.
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THE FAITH PLACE
For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, imagine a community of people who are striving together to live by faith in Jesus. Imagine a place for all who are looking for hope. This is The Faith Place!
Our Leaders
Samuel & Meranda Hampton
Bishop Samuel and Elder Meranda Hampton are the Senior Pastor and First Lady of The Faith Place, they have a contagious passion for the Word and for God’s people.
ABOUT BISHOP HAMPTON, II
ABOUT ELDER HAMPTON
Our Ministries
Get connected to the greatest thing going, the local church.
Our desire at The Faith Place is to get everyone connected. We have ministries and programs for everybody, not matter what age or stage you’re in. We have something for you!
Youth of Faith
The K-8 youth ministry is called to fulfill ministry to children and declares that children are precious in God’s sight.
Women’s Ministry
Promoting spiritual growth and development of women for Kingdom service and maximizing their full potential in Christ.
Men’s Ministry
Promoting Godly leadership in men; energizing and emphasizing the importance of men engaged in the Kingdom.
Singles’ Ministry
Providing a place where non-married believers can develop spiritually, emotionally, and in social values.
Ushers & Greeters
Men and women of God who ministering to the congregation by serving guests, friends, and families of the church.
Grief Recovery
Helping people cope with the inevitable event of life—loss. Safe environments to deal with grief from a biblical perspective.
Deaf Ministry
Providing loyal and dedicated service in ministering to the deaf and hard of hearing members and visitors.
Health Professionals
Protecting the welfare and interest of the general public attending the services with prayers, knowledge, and skill.
Berean Bible Institute
A Bible-based learning institution offering accelerated courses of study in Theology and Christian Education.
First Faith Development
A non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the spiritual, mental and physical needs of the Akron, Ohio area.
Our Purpose
The vision of The Faith Place
It is our desire to create an environment that is conducive to CONVERTING individuals to Christ, CONNECTING them with believers, EMPOWERING them to share with others and INSPIRING them to maximize their full potential.
Living
We will walk in the will of God, where members are overcoming every adversity and having all spiritual, emotional, and financial needs met in abundance. We will commit to living by faith and attaining all that is promised in the Word of God.
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Leading
We will be inspired as members to get involved in the vision of The Faith Place, using our talents, abilities and gifts to make the vision a reality. According to scripture, the greatest leaders are those who serve the greatest.
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Learning
We will provide systematic training that optimizes our members for spiritual growth, personal development, and ministry service. We aren’t just a “big church”, we are building big people to thrive in faith.
Our Beliefs
The beliefs of The Faith Place
See how we view God, Jesus, the Bible, man, and many significant aspects of our faith. Firmly rooted in Scripture, the beliefs of The Faith Place direct our decisions as a church.
THE BIBLE
We believe and accept the entire Bible as the infallible and inspired Word of God.
(II Peter 1:21; II Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 1:16; Revelation 22:18-19)
JESUS
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is God. He assumed a human body through a virgin called Mary to be both divine and human.
(John 1:1-14; I Timothy 3:16)
REGENERATION
Regeneration. We believe that regeneration is received only through faith in Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead.
(Romans 10:9-11; Ephesians 2:8)
BAPTISM
We believe in baptism by immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ.
(Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, Acts 4:12, Acts 8:16, Acts 19:1-5, II Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:5, Colossians 3:17)
HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
(Mark 16:17, Luke 24:49, John 3:5 Acts 1:5-8, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 8:17, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 11:15- 16, Acts 19:6,Jude 20)
HOLINESS
We believe in holy living as shared in the Bible.
(Luke 1:74-75; I Peter 1:13-16; Galatians 5:16-24; Hebrews 12:14)
COMMUNION
We believe in commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ through the taking of communion.
(Luke 22:19-20; I Corinthians 11:23-26)
GIVING
We believe in giving of the first fruits, tithes, and offerings as established in the Bible.
(Numbers 18:25-26, Deuteronomy 14:22, Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:8-12)
HEALING
We believe that provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the body. The prayer of faith for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Bible and are privileges for the church in this present age.
(Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16-18; John 5:14; James 5:14)
RAPTURE
We believe in the return of the Lord Jesus Christ for his Church.
(Acts 1:11; I Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 15:51-54)
LOVE
We believe in expressing the Love of God.
(Matthew 22:37-39; John 13:35; Romans 5:5; Romans 13:9-10; I Corinthians 13:1-5; Galatians 5:22; II Timothy 1:7; I Peter 2:17; I John 4:7-21; Jude 21)
FAITH
We believe in the importance of walking by faith as shared in the Bible.
(Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1, 6)
MARRIAGE
We believe sex is a gift for marriage and that marriage is between one man and one woman.
(Matthew 19:4-6; 1 Corinthians 7:2-3; Hebrews 13:4)
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You belong at The Faith Place
No matter what stage, age, or season you find yourself in, The Faith Place is for you! We invite you to come just as you are and be part of this community of people who are striving together to live in faith that causes God’s goodness for their lives!
What to expect
We know that showing up to a new place for the first time can be intimidating, but at The Faith Place it’s our passion that you feel right at home from the moment you pull into the parking lot! As a first-time guest, you are a VIP to us so we’ll be there with you every step of the way! We cannot wait to see you!
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For any questions about The Faith Place, please contact our Church Office with the email below.
