ABOUT US

We are a small and sincere community who are looking to be a blessing in our local area. 

 

Jesus brought a message of life, love, and hope. But he offered much more than inspiring words: He understood that people’s spiritual needs also include day-to-day human ones — food, health, rest, comfort, friendship, and unconditional acceptance. “I am the way,” he told his followers. He showed them how to trust, how to care, and how to help.

 

Steadily, lovingly, even radically, Jesus went about saving the world — by serving its people. Because we believe his message, we seek to do the same.

 

 

 

 

 

OUR STAFF

C. Franklin Iyasere

Lead Pastor

Franklin is the Lead Pastor at the Providence Church. Before moving to America, he served as a Youth Pastor, Assistant Pastor, and a Senior Pastor in Nigeria. He is a man of prayer and a servant-leader. He is married to his wife, Loveth, and they are blessed with two sons (Emmanuel and Fred). He is dedicated to training and equipping Church leaders and believers. 

Amy Messler

Associate Pastor

Amy is the Associate Pastor at the Providence Church. She grew up in the Church of the Brethren right here at Providence. She was first ordained and has served as Pastor, Pastor of Witness, Associate Pastor, and Pastor for Youth and Young Adult ministries to various congregations in Ohio and Maryland. She is happy to now serve her home congregation remotely by planning worship and discipleship ministries. It is always a special joy for her to occasionally preach at Providence in person. She currently lives near Baltimore, MD with her husband, daughter and two stepdaughters.

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

Jesus brought a message of life, love, and hope. But he offered much more than inspiring words: He understood that people’s spiritual needs also include day-to-day human ones — food, health, rest, comfort, friendship, and unconditional acceptance. “I am the way,” he told his followers. He showed them how to trust, how to care, and how to help.

OUR VISION

There are many in this country who have experienced the judgement of church people. We wish to show the love that Jesus showed by being a serving church and reaching out to our community to show them the love of Jesus.

OUR VALUES

The central emphasis of the Church of the Brethren is not a creed, but a commitment to follow Christ in simple obedience, to be faithful disciples in the modern world. As do most other Christians, the Brethren believe in God as Creator and loving Sustainer. We confess the Lordship of Christ, and we seek to be guided by the Holy Spirit in every aspect of life, thought, and mission.

We are a proud member of the Church of the Brethren. We hold to their Bible backed beliefs and strive to fulfill the mission of Christ. For more information, please visit the Church of the Brethren Website. 

OUTREACH PLAN

UP

Christ Centered

We Are a New Testament Church

Romans 6:23

Romans 10:9-10
Hebrews 2:14-18

Matthew 22:37-40

Exodus 15:1-22

Timothy 3:16-17

IN

Community Focused

Caring and Growing Together in Our Faith

Matthew 18:15-20
Romans 12:4-5

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Hebrews 3:13

OUT

Blessing Oriented

Reaching Beyond the Walls of the Church

Genesis 12:2

Romans 15:14-21

1 John 4:19