OUR STORY
The Mansfield Church of God has maintained a constant gospel witness in the community since 1942. The rich heritage of our community of faith and relational culture thrives in the current context of the ministry. We remain committed to the truths of the Scriptures, making disciples, and the propagation of the gospel. God continues to write His story through the congregants of the Mansfield Church of God.
OUR BELIEFS
ABOUT GOD: God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He eternally exists in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
ABOUT YOU: You are made in the image of God to be like Him in character. You are the supreme object of God’s creation and love. Although you have tremendous potential for good, you are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude separates you from God until the relationship is restored through a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
Genesis 1:27; Psalms 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
ABOUT ETERNITY: Humans were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST: Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is coequal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 2 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
ABOUT SALVATION: Salvation is a gift from God to humanity. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT: The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation and guides them into spiritual truths. Every Christian is called to seek the fullness of the Holy Spirit and operate with both the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit in their daily walk, seeking to live under His control and to be empowered by the Spirit for a life of anointed service.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; 12:1-31; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
ABOUT THE BIBLE: The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalms 119:105, 160; 12:6; Proverbs 30
ABOUT THE CHURCH: The Church is a group of people called to a life of spiritual community through which God’s kingdom is progressively established on this earth by their witness and service. Every Christian is called to actively participate in the mission and ministry of the local church and to embrace the universal oneness of all other churches in spite of their denominational differences. The Church carries out its mission through evangelism, discipleship, service, and fellowship.
Matthew 16:18-19; Ephesians 1:22-23;2:11-22; 3:10; 4:3-13; 1 Timothy 3:15
Mansfield Church of God is a part of the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee.
Who We Are
Jake & Taylor Keister - Pastor and First Lady
Jake and Taylor have been married since 2021 and have a newborn son named Solomon, who is their biggest blessing and joy. Pastor Jake has 5 years of ministry experience and has served as a Lead Pastor for over 3 years. Taylor has spent the previous 5 years in the banking industry and recently transitioned into her most rewarding role as a homemaker. The Keisters were called to Mansfield Church of God in October of 2023. Pastor Jake has a great passion to preach and teach the Word of God, and to see the community come to know Jesus Christ through the power of the Gospel’s message. Together, Pastor Jake and Taylor desire to help lead disciples into a deeper relationship with the Lord.