A “Youthful” Congregation

Although we both need and welcome people of all ages, we have been blessed with large numbers of children, youth and college students. Of the 300-400 who attend CCA regularly, about one third are in the College and Career category.

Plural Leadership

CCA Members are ministered to, pastorally, by five elders who meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. They set up the preaching schedule, plan visitation and oversee the ministries of the church. One of the Elders, Ted McKellar, is a paid pastor with a job description that includes teaching in the 11 am services 50 percent of the Sundays, and being available for counsel during office hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of each week.

Weekly Communion Services

Following the pattern of the early church (Acts 20:7 and Justyn’s Apology – 150 AD), we place a high priority on the Lord’s Supper or communion service. It is a one hour service that allows many people to lead in worshiping Jesus in the special way He requested and as the Holy Spirit leads us.

Bible-centered teaching and practice

We see the Bible as having the “last word” on all matters of faith and practice. This is the key to vital, dynamic Christianity, but also creates inevitable clashes with the values of our culture. We attempt to keep the Bible central through consecutive teaching at the 11 AM service and in small group studies mid-week.

Body life

In today’s world, especially, there is a critical need to belong to a community. Merely attending CCA may meet some of your needs, but being an integral part of it is much more satisfying. We strongly encourage everyone to join a “small group”, serve in a ministry, help- someone with house moving, assist a janitorial team, invite a family for dinner, etc. Theses things build community. CCA has a strong tradition of people helping people.

Participation above performance

Although it is not always easy to practice, CCA attempts to create a climate where each disciple of Jesus can discover, develop and use his/her spiritual gifts. We are not a congregation of pew-sitters being ministered to by professionals. While theological and professional training will enhance giftedness, we see gifts as the biblical criteria for involvement in the ministry of the church.