What we believe

What we believe

What we believe

Our mission

We build our faith on what is deeply rooted & grounded in the Holy Scriptures, not in our opinions.

19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; - Ephesians 2:19-20

The Bible

We hold that the Bible is God's divinely inspired, infallible Word, serving as the ultimate source of truth and our manual for life.

• Divine Inspiration: 2 Tim. 3:14-17
• Infallible Word: Ps. 19:7
• Source of Truth: John 17:17
• Manual for Life: Ps. 119:105

Who is God?

We believe in one eternal God, creator and sustainer of all, who has revealed himself to us in 3 manifestations; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God, and that in Jesus Christ dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily.

• One Eternal God: Deut. 6:4
• Creator and Sustainer: Eph. 4:4-6
• Three Manifestations:
1 Tim. 3:16
• Jesus as Visible Image:
John 14:9
• Fullness of Godhead in Jesus:
Col. 2:9

Sin & Reconciliation

Every individual has committed sin, creating a separation between us and God. Salvation is the bridge that mends this gap, and it comes as a gracious gift through faith in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

• Sin Separates: Isa. 59:2
• Salvation by Grace:
Eph. 2:8
• Atoning Sacrifice:
1 Pet. 2:24

Gospel & Salvation

The gospel proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ's sinless life, sacrificial death, burial, and glorious resurrection. Our faith in the gospel is displayed through our act of obedience to the gospel: repenting from sin (symbolizing death), being baptized in Jesus' name for the remission of sin (representing burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking in tongues (representing resurrection). Our salvation rests in our obedience to the gospel.

• Sinless Life of Jesus: Heb. 4:15
• Sacrificial Death: Rom. 5:8
• Burial and Resurrection: 1 Cor. 15:3-4
• Repenting from Sin: Acts 2:38
• Baptism for Remission of Sins: Col. 2:12
• Gift of the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:4

Daily Living

We believe that a life pleasing to God is essential for every believer, guided by scriptural patterns and principles. Loving God, and others is foundational to our faith. Our thoughts, words, and actions should reflect this perspective inwardly and outwardly. The Holy Spirit dwelling inside us, empowers us to live and operate in such a life.

• Guided by Scripture: Titus 2:11-12
• Love for God and Others: Mark 12:28-31
A Life Set Apart: Rom 12:1-2 • 2 Cor. 6:17
• Inward & Outward Reflection: 1 Cor. 3:16-17 • 2 Cor. 7:1
• Empowerment by the Holy Spirit: Rom. 8:13-14 • Gal. 5:19-26
• Supernatural Gifts of the Spirit: 1 Cor. 12:8-10

The Future

Jesus Christ will return for His church in an event we know as the rapture. In that day, there will be a final resurrection and judgment. The righteous will receive eternal life in heaven alongside Jesus Christ, while the unrighteous will face eternal separation.

• Rapture of the Church: 1 Thes. 4:16-17
• Final Resurrection and Judgment: Rev. 20:11-15

Our leadership

Our leadership

Our leadership

Our mission

Timothy & Whitney Gothra

Lead Pastors at Apostolic Church of Wabash

Pastor & Sis Whitney have served as Pastors of ACW for just over 1 year. They have spent the last 12 years serving pastoral team ministry and have committed their lives to helping people.

They have 3 beautiful daughters, Ruby (8), Selah (5), and Marigold (1) and they joyfully go by the name "The Gothra 5".

Their heartbeat rests in the work of the Kingdom, with a passion of seeing hearts and lives restored back in relationship with Jesus Christ.

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