
Quick Facts
Founded
Verify
Denomination
Free Methodist
Service Times
Bible Study 8:45 AM; Worship 10:00 AM Sunday
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Free Methodist orthodox Christology
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Free Methodist affirms scriptural authority
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not verified
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Wesleyan-Arminian doctrine; entire sanctification distinctive
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Free Methodist Church ordains women; current pastors (Arthur Rajanayakam, Rich Martin) male

Free Methodist Church ordains women; current pastors (Arthur Rajanayakam, Rich Martin) male
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Two pastors identified: Arthur Rajanayakam and Pastor Rich Martin
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not yet sampled
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Free Methodist connectional missions
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Self-described 'where you can wear a tie, or...'
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Member of Free Methodist Church USA
Strong

Assessment
The Landing Place Free Methodist Church (also known as The Landing Place Fellowship) in Hampton operates with two pastors: Arthur Rajanayakam and Pastor Rich Martin (rwmartin100@gmail.com). Sunday morning Bible Study at 8:45am followed by 10am worship. Free Methodist denomination is Wesleyan-Arminian conservative.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website

Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Phone 757-814-6208; co-pastor model unusual but documented
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[1] Live source
thelandingplacechurch.net/contact
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[2] Live source
thelandingplacechurch.net
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[3] Live source
churchfinder.com/churches/va/hampton/landing-place-fellow…
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended