Quick Facts
Founded
See website
Denomination
Non-Denominational
Service Times
Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
See website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
'LOVE GOD with everything we have, LOVE PEOPLE with a love that comes from Jesus, LIVE SURRENDERED'; Trinitarian assumed.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Scripture stance not surfaced on accessible home page.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical but specifics not surfaced.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian/egalitarian stance not surfaced.
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Transition: Dr. Jim Mindling (founder) stepped down; Daniel Fagbuyi now Lead Pastor. Multi-campus (Elyria, Avon Lake, Vermilion, Lorain, Dominican Republic).
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify expository vs topical.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Multi-campus including Dominican Republic — cross-cultural mission presence.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify cultural alignment.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Verify denominational accountability.
Caution
Assessment
National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
URL + pastor update required. Original note cited 'Pastor James Emery White (founded)' but Jim White is actually founder of Mecklenburg Community Church in NC — different church entirely. Data mess across multiple fields.
No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
701 Abbe Rd S, Elyria, OH 44035
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