About

Who We Are

About

Who We Are

Our Calling

Our mission is to build a strong local church by building families, leaders, and servants and to advance the kingdom of God by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to all peoples in our community, our city, and the nations to the glory of God.

Our vision is to be a living and growing multi-ethnic, multi-site community of followers of Jesus Christ who radiate his truth and love to our city and the world. We see ourselves as a vibrant, growing, multi-ethnic community of followers of Jesus Christ who are loving Jesus and sharing Jesus everywhere.

The Authority of Scripture

The Authority of Scripture

The Authority of Scripture

The Act of Creation

The Act of Creation

The Act of Creation

Jesus Christ, the Savior

Jesus Christ, the Savior

Jesus Christ, the Savior

The Second Coming of Christ

The Second Coming of Christ

The Second Coming of Christ

Water Baptism

Water Baptism

Water Baptism

The Gifts of the Spirit

The Gifts of the Spirit

The Gifts of the Spirit

Divine Healing

Divine Healing

Divine Healing

Eternal Life and Judgment

Eternal Life and Judgment

Eternal Life and Judgment

The Triune God

The Triune God

The Triune God

The Fall and Redemption of Humanity

The Fall and Redemption of Humanity

The Fall and Redemption of Humanity

The Death and Resurrection of Christ

The Death and Resurrection of Christ

The Death and Resurrection of Christ

Salvation by Grace

Salvation by Grace

Salvation by Grace

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

The Spirit-Filled Life

The Spirit-Filled Life

The Spirit-Filled Life

The Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper

The Reality of Satan and His Judgment

The Reality of Satan and His Judgment

The Reality of Satan and His Judgment

What We Value and Believe

Our values and beliefs communicate at the most basic and foundational level what is important to us as a church. In addition, they provide the groundwork for our mission and vision and are derived from the scriptures which is the Word of God.

The Word of God

The Word of God

The Word of God

Prayer

Prayer

Prayer

The Work of the Holy Spirit

The Work of the Holy Spirit

The Work of the Holy Spirit

Generosity

Generosity

Generosity

Praise & Worship

Praise & Worship

Praise & Worship

Faith, Hope & Love

Faith, Hope & Love

Faith, Hope & Love

Reaching the Lost

Reaching the Lost

Reaching the Lost

All People

All People

All People

Holiness

Holiness

Holiness

Family

Family

Family

Unity

Unity

Unity

The Local Church

The Local Church

The Local Church

Lead Pastor

Dr. Mark and Marla Strong

Dr. Mark and Marla serve as the Lead Pastors of Life Change Church. They are leaders who are in love with one another, their family, the church and most of all the Lord Jesus Christ. Mark and Marla Strong have been married for thirty-seven years and have four children, Micah, Michelle, McKenzie and Myles. Shortly after they were married they became the Pastors of Life Change. They have served as the Lead Pastors of Life Change Church since 1988.

Leadership

Meet our team

Cathy Rhodes

Administrator

Cathy serves as the Administrator of our church. She has deep love for Jesus and enjoy serving others. She oversees our Worklife ministry.

Cathy Rhodes

Administrator

Cathy serves as the Administrator of our church. She has deep love for Jesus and enjoy serving others. She oversees our Worklife ministry.

Cathy Rhodes

Administrator

Cathy serves as the Administrator of our church. She has deep love for Jesus and enjoy serving others. She oversees our Worklife ministry.

Pastor Jerrell Waddell

Executive Pastor

Pastor Jerrell serves as the Executive Pastor and an Elder. He is passionate about the Jesus, his church and our community. He and his wife have three children.

Pastor Jerrell Waddell

Executive Pastor

Pastor Jerrell serves as the Executive Pastor and an Elder. He is passionate about the Jesus, his church and our community. He and his wife have three children.

Pastor Jerrell Waddell

Executive Pastor

Pastor Jerrell serves as the Executive Pastor and an Elder. He is passionate about the Jesus, his church and our community. He and his wife have three children.

Pastor Bernis Dorsey

Elder

Pastor Dorsey is a beloved Elder in our church. His years of dedication to God, and his wisdom is a great blessing to the Life Change Family. He and his wife have four children and several grand children.

Pastor Bernis Dorsey

Elder

Pastor Dorsey is a beloved Elder in our church. His years of dedication to God, and his wisdom is a great blessing to the Life Change Family. He and his wife have four children and several grand children.

Pastor Bernis Dorsey

Elder

Pastor Dorsey is a beloved Elder in our church. His years of dedication to God, and his wisdom is a great blessing to the Life Change Family. He and his wife have four children and several grand children.

Pastor Barbara Perry

Prayer Pastor

Pastor Barbara serves tirelessly and faithfully as the prayer leader of Life Change. Her passion is to connect people to God, in order for their lives to be transformed.

Pastor Barbara Perry

Prayer Pastor

Pastor Barbara serves tirelessly and faithfully as the prayer leader of Life Change. Her passion is to connect people to God, in order for their lives to be transformed.

Pastor Barbara Perry

Prayer Pastor

Pastor Barbara serves tirelessly and faithfully as the prayer leader of Life Change. Her passion is to connect people to God, in order for their lives to be transformed.

Pastor Dyon Spencer

Young Adult and Youth Pastor

Pastor Dyon works with the young adults and youth. His passion is to see those he serves develop a deeper passion for Jesus and his word and develop healthy and godly community.

Pastor Dyon Spencer

Young Adult and Youth Pastor

Pastor Dyon works with the young adults and youth. His passion is to see those he serves develop a deeper passion for Jesus and his word and develop healthy and godly community.

Pastor Dyon Spencer

Young Adult and Youth Pastor

Pastor Dyon works with the young adults and youth. His passion is to see those he serves develop a deeper passion for Jesus and his word and develop healthy and godly community.

Dorcas Smith

Worship Leader

Dorcus is the Worship Leader at Life Change Church. Her contagious passion for worshipping the Lord and her wonderful musical skills are instrumental in leading the hearts of Jesus followers closer to their Savior. Her leadership and the worship team's dedication creates an atmosphere of reverence and joy, enhancing the overall worship experience for the congregation.


Dorcas Smith

Worship Leader

Dorcus is the Worship Leader at Life Change Church. Her contagious passion for worshipping the Lord and her wonderful musical skills are instrumental in leading the hearts of Jesus followers closer to their Savior. Her leadership and the worship team's dedication creates an atmosphere of reverence and joy, enhancing the overall worship experience for the congregation.


Dorcas Smith

Worship Leader

Dorcus is the Worship Leader at Life Change Church. Her contagious passion for worshipping the Lord and her wonderful musical skills are instrumental in leading the hearts of Jesus followers closer to their Savior. Her leadership and the worship team's dedication creates an atmosphere of reverence and joy, enhancing the overall worship experience for the congregation.


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Catch the latest sermon, rewatch a past favorite, or explore something new in our sermon library.

Stream every sermon here.

Catch the latest sermon, rewatch a past favorite, or explore something new in our sermon library.