GARNER ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
ABOUT US
We believe that people are renewed in Christ when they're committed to life renewal. Life renewal begins when we commit our lives to Jesus, but it doesn’t end there. It's a lifelong journey of being formed into the image of Christ.
We are a congregational-led church with a rich history of involvement by members in the day-to-day goings on of the church fellowship.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, being in its entirety a revelation given to man under divine inspiration and providence; that its historic statements are corret, and that it is the only divine and infallible stand of faith and practice.
God
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Salvation
We believe that salvation comes only by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. We believe that salvation is free to all who turn from sin, display repentance toward God, and exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
Second Coming
We believe that Jesus Christ, according to His promise, will come again to this earth, even "in like manner" as He went into heaven—personally, visibly, and gloriously—to reign here forever, and that this coming is the hope of the church.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to guide people to live renewed lives in Christ.
Intentional Growth
We believe that people are renewed in Christ when they are committed to life renewal.
Life renewal begins when we commit our lives to Jesus, but it doesn’t end there. It is a lifelong journey of being formed into the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). Our goal as a church is to guide people into making and following through with decisions, commitments and promises which will open them to God’s Spirit doing the transforming work of forming them into the likeness of Jesus.
Authentic Community
We believe that people are renewed in Christ when they can be real not only with themselves, but also with other believers.
Being real opens the door to genuine community where God is able to provide healing, encouragement, and accountability. As a result, we seek to be a church that fosters authentic community by offering small groups where people can do life together.
Unfiltered Truth
We believe that people are renewed in Christ when they can be real not only with themselves, but also with other believers.
Being real opens the door to genuine community where God is able to provide healing, encouragement, and accountability. As a result, we seek to be a church that fosters authentic community by offering small groups where people can do life together.
Selfless Servanthood
We believe that people are renewed in Christ when they are able to see and respond to the needs of others through selfless servanthood.
It is a way of putting faith into action by sharing Christ’s love through acts of service. Our desire as a church is to serve our church body, our Garner community, and our world in the name of Jesus.
OUR HISTORY
What happened in the northeastern United States between 1831 and 1844 is more unbelievable than fiction! During this brief period, the message of the imminent personal Advent of Christ shook America and Canada and permanently changed the doctrinal teaching of evangelical churches.
The movement began with the urgent voice of William Miller, a Baptist farmer from the frontier of eastern New York state, and rose int o a tidal wave of traveling preachers and lecturers who flooded North America's countryside and great cities (Montreal, Boston, New York, Newark, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Washington, and Baltimore) until over a million people looked to the heavens for Christ's coming.
This Advent Awakening gave birth to several denominations in the years that followed, and the Advent Christian denomination was one.
Our Pastor
Pastor Kenny Latimore
Pastor Kenny has been serving over 35 years of full-time pastoral ministry. He has served the Lord in New England, the Midwest, and the South; ministering as a youth and college pastor, camp speaker, associate, and lead pastor.
Kenny is a graduate of Berkshire Christian College. He is the primary communicator and vision caster in his role as senior pastor of Garner Advent Christian Church. His life vision is to live a passionate, God honoring life, which is reflected in his love and service for Jesus and for the people God puts in his path.
Kenny is married to Kim, and they have two adult children, Kelly and Keith, and a Jack-Russell terrier named Kipper. In his free time Kenny enjoys cycling and playing tennis.
Our Administrator
Ann Holdren-Kong
Ann holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Richmond and an M.S. in Mathematics Education from Towson University. With spiritual gifts of compassion, administration, and hospitality, she finds fulfillment in serving God’s church. In addition to being an administrator, she is a project specialist and yoga instructor.
Outside of work, Ann cherishes time with her husband, plays tennis, teaches yoga, and bakes carb-loaded treats. Her life's passion revolves around fostering connections, giving back to others, and dedicating herself to serving God wholeheartedly.