Introduction

   The Missionary Church was organized in its present form as a result of the 1969 merger of the Missionary Church Association and the United Missionary Church. Both of these groups had their origins in revival movements that swept across North America in the late 19th century.

     We hold to the position that the Scriptures are the primary source of doctrine and life. In addition to this commitment to be a biblical church, we recognize the contribution of John Wesley's emphasis on "the warmed heart;" A.B. Simpson's fourfold emphasis on Jesus Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer and Coming King; the Anabaptist concepts of community and brotherhood; and the evangelical emphases of the lost estate of mankind and redemption through Jesus Christ.

WE BELIEVE:

 THE BIBLE is the inspired word of God, God's revelation of His love and truth. I Peter 1:21, 11 Tim. 3:16‑17.

 GOD the creator of the universe is the only true God. John 17:3, He is a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I John 5:7.

 JESUS CHRIST, the Son of God, is the Redeemer of the world. His miraculous birth and sinless life, His atonement and resurrection foreshadow His return to earth. John 3:16, 1 Peter 1: 18, 19, Acts 1: 11.

 The HOLY SPIRIT convicts men of their sin, John 16:7‑11. Also Witnesses to their conversion, Romans 8:16, 1 John 5:10, and indwells and fills believers. Ephesians 5:18.

 REDEMPTION is provided through Calvary. It is appropriated by Repentance through Faith.

THE MISSIONARY CHURCH

 ·          Fellowship of Christians in U.S.A., and around the world.

 ·          Denominational headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana

 ·          334 Congregations at home

 ·          162 Missionaries overseas.

 ·          Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana

 ·          Evangelical, friendly, warm balanced program.