who we are

Our Mission

We strive to connect people to God, to one another, to the marketplace and to the world...

WORSHIP.

Our desire is to cultivate an engaging worship culture. The Presence of God is the distinguishing mark of His people (Exodus 33:16) and our longing is to be marked by His presence. Services include times of quietly waiting on the Lord - spiritually savoring the sacred atmosphere. Other times may be vocal with collective praise as worshippers are invited to spontaneously worship the Father from their heart. Some shout with joy, some are quiet and reserved. Others are openly emotional during times of prayer and worship. No sincere worshipper should feel out of place at GT. We encourage you to pursue God with your whole heart.

WORD.

The Word of God is what changes our lives and convicts our heart. At GT you will be challenged through a relevant message that is prophetically timed for what God is doing in our midst. We believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God and has answers to every situation we face in life. We believe the Bible is without error. We believe there is only One True God–revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity). We have four core beliefs: Salvation, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Divine Healing and the Second Coming of Christ.

WORLD.

At GT we believe we are called not to simply come to church to engage in worship and the word - but we are compelled to go to the world. Jesus said, "Go into all the world and make disciples." James 1:27 also says, "Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress." We are commissioned to carry the Kingdom of God wherever we go. A major part of missions at GT is the City of Refuge in Jamaica. The City of Refuge is our children's home in Kingston, Jamaica that houses 50+ children and provides food, education, clothing and a place to call home.

our beliefs

  1. WE BELIEVE...The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
  2. WE BELIEVE...There is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
  3. WE BELIEVE...In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus was both human and divine.
  4. WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
  5. WE BELIEVE...Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through 'Salvation' (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
  6. WE BELIEVE...and practice two ordinances—(1) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.
  7. WE BELIEVE...the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience Following Salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
  8. WE BELIEVE... The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.
  9. WE BELIEVE...Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike.
  10. WE BELIEVE...The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.
  11. WE BELIEVE...A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, to build up or edify the body of believers–the Church and to Meet human need with ministries of love and compassion.
  12. WE BELIEVE...Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians Today and is provided for in Christ's atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
  13. WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
  14. WE BELIEVE...in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel and the establishment of universal peace.
  15. WE BELIEVE...A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.
  16. WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. 'And so shall we forever be with the Lord!'

OUR VALUES

Our values determine our culture. Our culture determines our effectiveness on the platform that God has given us. We realize that there are many personalities in life and ministry - we don't unite around personalities, we unite around shared values. At GT, we strive to display 3 core values in our service to the Lord and one another: Heart, Honor & Positivity.

HEART.

HONOR.

POSITIVITY.

We have a heart for where God has placed us, for people, for ministry & for learning. What we have a heart for, we are willing to give to. God doesn't want our talent - He wants our hearts.
We don't honor others simply because they deserve it - we honor others because we are honorable people. Honor isn't determined by the recipient but the giver. We honor those above us, beside us & underneath us. When we release honor to others, God releases His blessings on our lives.
Anyone can be negative - it takes a true leader to be positive in all situations. Positivity leads to thankfulness - it's hard to be unthankful when you are positive. In Christ, our future is brighter than our past and this gives us a great reason to remain positive. Our God is in control.