About Stowelighthouse
Our Mission
Our Leadership
Our Mission
Stowe Lighthouse is a ministry of the Brethren In Christ Church. We began ministry here in the late 1930’s, as mission church and thrift shop, supplying help to the poor and needy in Stowe.
In 1948 the present church was opened at 527 Glasgow Street, beginning a full-time ministry to the neighborhood.
Under the pastorship of Mike Bowen, our
Stowe Lighthouse is a ministry of the Brethren In Christ Church. We began ministry here in the late 1930’s, as mission church and thrift shop, supplying help to the poor and needy in Stowe.
In 1948 the present church was opened at 527 Glasgow Street, beginning a full-time ministry to the neighborhood.
Under the pastorship of Mike Bowen, our church looks to hold up the existing ministries as well as embarking on new outreach programs to both help those in need and to spread the gospel.
Through the years Stowe Brethren In Christ continues to have a heart of love and acceptance; ministering to so many who have been wounded and hurt by life and circumstances; always pointing them to prayer, the word of God, and fellowshipping around the bible. Recognizing that it is Jesus Christ who is our Savior and healer, we always give room for growth and maturity by coming alongside those who wish it.
We invite all to come as they are and let the Holy Spirit minister to them in love, forgiveness, and praise. Our services are always open to the leading of the LORD, which adds a sense of expectancy and excitement every time the doors are open.
Our History
Our Leadership
Our Mission
Early Brethren in Christ leaders bore witness to the beliefs which set the Church apart by formulating a Confession of Faith. The first confessional statement of about 1780 and others that followed reflect the Pietistic and Anabaptist influences which have shaped our doctrinal understandings. Some 100 years later, the Brethren in Christ
Early Brethren in Christ leaders bore witness to the beliefs which set the Church apart by formulating a Confession of Faith. The first confessional statement of about 1780 and others that followed reflect the Pietistic and Anabaptist influences which have shaped our doctrinal understandings. Some 100 years later, the Brethren in Christ adopted aspects of Wesleyan thought which were incorporated into subsequent doctrinal statements.
Through the years we have reaffirmed and redefined our essential beliefs. New doctrinal statements were adopted by General Conferences in 1937 and again in 1961. In 1986 we decided to give written expression to our current beliefs and life. This was done with a sensitivity to and respect for our doctrinal heritage. We regard each previous doctrinal statement of the church as having its own integrity.
In preparing the doctrinal statement we affirm an understanding of scriptural interpretation that recognizes
- the inspiration and illumination of the Holy Spirit
- the centrality of Christ in divine revelation
- the New Testament as interpreter of the Old Testament
- the scriptural focus on piety and obedience
- the essential value of community consensus in the interpretive process
Our Leadership
Our Leadership
Our Leadership
Our church is led by a team of folks dedicated to the word of God who are committed to prayer and community. Meet our leadership team and learn more about this loving Church.
Capturing Our Faith: A Church Photo Gallery
.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:1.41%25,w:97.19%25,h:100%25/rs=w:370,h:185,cg:true)
