Why Should I Develop a Personal Relationship With God?

We should develop a relationship with God for two reasons: First, because a God worthy of our worship actually exists. And second, because we were made to be in relationship with God. Our need for Him inevitably manifests itself in our lives.

Creatures are not born with desires unless satisfaction for those desires exists. A baby feels hunger; well, there is such a thing as food. A duckling wants to swim; well, there is such a thing as water. Men feel sexual desire; well, there is such a thing as sex. If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. If none of my earthly pleasures satisfy it, that does not mean that the universe is a fraud. Probably earthly pleasures were never meant to satisfy it, but only to arouse it, to suggest the real thing.

– C.S. Lewis

"I want to know Christ..."

Philippians 3:10

How Can I Develop a Relationship With God?

You need to recognize that...

   A personal relationship with God is offered through Jesus Christ, and is not earned by anything that we do.

   People are imperfect and inconsistent (sinful) and are thus incapable of developing a personal relationship with God because...

   God is not only merciful and loving. He is also holy and just and therefore must punish sin.

   Fully God and fully man, Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again from the dead to pay the penalty for the sins of those who trust in Him.

   Trusting in Jesus Christ alone is the means by which one begins and develops a personal relationship with God.

"Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

– Romans 5:7-8

What Are Your Connections? What Do You Stand For?

Christ Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America. We are relatively new and one of the fastest growing denominations in America. We believe the Bible is the Word of God, without error, and thus a reliable guide for faith and life. We are committed to the creeds of the Church (eg., the Apostles and the Nicene Creeds), and to historic Presbyterianism as it is explained in the Westminster Confession of Faith.

We believe that...

   A personal relationship with God is offered through Jesus Christ, and is not earned by anything that we do.

   People are imperfect and inconsistent (sinful.) Thus, they are incapable of developing a personal relationship with God because He is not only merciful and loving--He is also holy and just and therfore must punish sin.

   Fully God and fully man, Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again from the dead to pay the penalty for the sins of those who trust in Him.

   Trusting in Jesus Christ alone is the means by which one begins and develops a personal relationship with God.

   The Bible is the Word of God, without error, and thus a reliable guide for faith and life. We are committed to the creeds of the Church (e.g. the Apostles' and the Nicene Creeds,) and to the historic Presbyterianism as it is explained in the Westminster Confession of Faith.

Why Should I Get Involved With a Church?

   To develop healthy, encouraging and lasting relationships with other people.

   To give your children positive and solid spiritual training in a caring atmosphere.

   To cultivate a sound and practical way of dealing with the ups and downs of the real world.

And, most importantly,

   To develop a personal relationship with God.

How Can I Get Involved?

To provide you with more information about Christ Presbyterian, we host introduction classes on a regularly scheduled basis. Check the bulletin or let the pastor know that you would be interested. You are invited to join us for our Home Group Bible Studies, and Champions, a dynamic ministry to children. If you have any questions, call the church office at (805) 957-4200 or e-mail the church at info@cpcsb.org.

E-mail us at info@cpcsb.org or call us at (805) 957-4200.

Who do I talk to about developing a relationship with Christ?

Contact the Elders.

Where can I get more information about Christ Presbyterian?
Where can I find Bibles and Christian literature?

In the Library across from the children's area or at the information table in the back of the sactuary. Also, selected, historical Christian literature can be found online in this website's Library.

Who do I talk to for more information about Christ Presbyterian?
Who do I talk to about getting involved in Christ Presbyterian's ministries and opportunities to serve?

Contact the church office at (805) 957-4200.

How can I get involved in a Home Group Bible Study?

Home Groups meet weekly at various times -- please contact Will Frye to find the group that's right for you.

How do I find out more about ministries for my children (Children's Church; Champions) and Youth--or about helping out in that area?

Contact Debbie Corazza.

How do I find out about participating musically in worship?

Contact Randy Berg.

How can I get more information on Christ Presbyterian's Women in Ministry?

Contact Darlene Frye.

How can I get more information about the Reformed University Fellowship?

Contact Jaimeson Stockhaus and visit the UCSB RUF website.

I want to make a prayer request. Who do I talk to?

Contact the church office, (805) 957-4200.