Who we are
Christ is the center of our faith. Community is the center of our lives together. Reconciliation is the center of our work.
Christ is the center of our faith.
It is through the eyes of Jesus that we view everything, and our chief desire is to grow increasingly like Christ every day. As we grow more like Christ, we become less like the world. And together, we invite others to join us on that journey.
Community is the center of our lives together.
We invite everyone to experience true community, in which people feel welcome, find belonging, and give and receive care.
Reconciliation is the center of our work
We desire to invite people into a right relationship with God, to repair broken relationships with one another, and to bring God’s peace into all areas of the world.
What we believe
God in Three Persons
God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving creator who wants a relationship with us. Jesus is the Son of God who gives forgiveness and renewed life to anyone who comes to Him. And the Holy Spirit is God’s spiritual voice speaking to our hearts and minds to be our comfort and guide.
The Bible
God’s Word is the fully reliable and trustworthy standard for life. We interpret Scripture in harmony with Jesus and in conversation with other believers.
Believer's Baptism
Baptism is a sign of repentance and desire to walk with Jesus as savior and Lord. We practice baptism for those old enough to understand the commitment and who freely request it based on Jesus’ work in their hearts. Baptism invites believers to fully participate in the life of the church.
Peace
Peace is the will of God which is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. We follow Christ by pursuing justice, mending broken relationships, and practicing nonviolence.
What we do together
Worship
We gather together to offer prayer and praise to God, reminding each other of who God is and what God is doing in our lives. We strive to create a welcoming worship experience that will challenge and deepen our understanding of Christ and His love for us through studying His word, singing praises, and the sharing of our personal stories of struggle and victory in Jesus.
Education
We continue to search the Bible together, supporting and challenging each other at all stages of life and teaching our children about the faith that is so important to us. We do this through Sunday morning services, Sunday school programming for all ages, adult small groups and Bible studies, and active youth programs for high school, junior high, and elementary-aged children.
Community
In a world filled with daily challenges and struggles, we intentionally gather as a community, sharing our stories with one another, and striving to care for one another just as Christ cares for us. Like a family, we gather around and support one another through the highs and lows of life.
Outreach
We strive to share the love of Christ in all that we say and do. We share our personal faith journeys with whoever is seeking Him. We use our gifts to serve each other, the community, and the world. Through various local, national, and international organizations, we seek to meet needs by being the hands and feet of Jesus in any way that He has called us. View our different outreach ministries to see how you can get involved.
AFFILIATIONS
Oak Grove Mennonite Church is a member church of Ohio Mennonite Conference which is a part of the larger denomination Mennonite Church USA.
We support Camp Luz, Mennonite Mission Network, Mennonite Central Committee, Mennonite Disaster Service, MCC Thrift, and other local, national, and international mission organizations.