What to Expect
Living Water Church is a non-denominational Spirit-filled fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ that seeks to spread the Gospel through discipleship of God's people and local/international missionary support.
"He who believes in me as the scripture has said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water." -John 7:38
Living Water Church And Ministry Training Center, Inc. began in September of 2005 as God provided the current property on Hall Valley Drive in Bridgeport, WV as our place of worship.
God is continuing to mold and grow our church, and we look forward to all He has in store for us.
At Living Water Church, you're not just a visitor; you're family. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel the warmth and love of a community that cares deeply about each person's journey with Christ.
Sunday School: Dive Deeper into the Bible
Every Sunday, we invite you to join our Sunday School at 9:30 AM, where we explore the teachings of the Bible in a detailed and accessible way. Whether you're new to the Bible or seeking deeper insights, our classes provide a nurturing environment to grow in faith and knowledge.
Worship Services: A Place to Connect and Celebrate
Join us each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM for our worship service. It's a time of celebration, reflection, and connection with God and each other. Our services blend traditional hymns with contemporary worship music, ensuring that everyone can find a way to express their faith.
Wednesday Night Services: Midweek Refreshment
Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, we gather for an evening service designed to provide spiritual refreshment in the middle of the week. These services are a time for prayer, worship, and biblical teaching to help sustain and strengthen your faith journey.
Special Services: Celebrating the Heart of Christianity
We hold special services throughout the year to celebrate major Christian milestones, especially during the Christmas season. These services are designed to enrich your faith and provide a deeper understanding of the significance of these holy events.
Fellowship: Building a Loving Community
Before and after our Sunday services and Wednesday evening gatherings, we enjoy a time of fellowship. This is your opportunity to connect, meet new friends, find support, and experience the strong community bonds that make Living Water Church a special place to belong.
At Living Water Church, you are always welcome. Whether you're seeking a place to build your faith, find fellowship, or simply need a space to celebrate life's moments, we are here for you. Join us this Sunday or Wednesday and let us welcome you home.
Moral Issues
Abortion
We believe that human life begins at fertilization and that the unborn child is a living human being. Abortion constitutes the unjustified, unexcused taking of unborn God-given human life. God is the author of life and death. Therefore, abortion is murder (Job 3:16; Psalm 51:5; 139:14-16; Isaiah 49:1,5; Jeremiah 1:5, 20:15-18; Luke 1:44).
Human Sexuality
We believe that sexual activity outside of marriage between one man and one woman is sin. Furthermore, sexual activities such as, but not limited to, any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, transgender, bestiality, incest, pedophilia, fornication, adultery, viewing and/or distribution of any form of pornography, pre-marital sex, polygamy, lascivious behavior, cross-dressing and efforts to alter one's physical gender or gender-related appearance, are sinful perversions of God's gift of sex and are inconsistent with the teachings of the Bible and the Church as outlined in scripture. We believe that these areas are incompatible with a true Biblical witness (Gen. 2:24, Gen. 19:5, 13, Gen. 26:8-9; Lev. 18:1-30; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Cor. 5:1,11, 6:9, 6:18-20, 7:1-3, 7:8-9; 1 Thes.4:1-8; Heb. 13:4).
Christian Interactions
Christian Love
We believe that we should demonstrate love for others, not only toward fellow believers, but also toward unbelievers and those who engage in sinful actions. We are to deal with those who oppose us graciously, gently, patiently, prayerfully, and humbly. God forbids the stirring up of strife, the taking of revenge, or the threat of, or use of, violence as a means of resolving personal conflict or obtaining personal justice (Lev. 19:18; Matt 5:44-48; Luke 6:31; John 13:34-35; Romans 12:9-10, 17-21, 13:8-10; Phil. 2:2-4; 2 Tim. 2:24-26; Titus 3:2; 1 John 3:17-18).
Euthanasia
We believe that God is the author of life and death. The direct taking of an innocent human life is a moral evil, regardless of intention. Life is a gift of God and must be respected from fertilization to natural death (Exodus 20:13; 23:7; Matthew 5:21; Acts 17:28).
Marriage
We believe that marriage has been ordained by God. The scripture and this church define “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment before God and man. A civil government’s sanction of a union will be recognized as a legitimate marriage by this church only to the extent that it is consistent with the definition of “marriage” found in this Statement of Faith. We believe that marriage is exclusively the legal union of one genetic male and one genetic female, and that this union is evidenced by a marriage ceremony. We also believe that legitimate biblical sexual relations are exercised solely within marriage. We believe in the creation and God as the Creator. We believe that God created man, and that He created them male and female. As such, He created them different so as to complement and complete each other. We believe the husband is to love and be the head of the wife (spiritual leadership in the home, loving as Christ loved the church and died for her). We believe that the wife is to submit herself to her husband and respect him. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, homosexuality and all other “sexual preferences” or “orientations” are unnatural, sinful and unacceptable to God. Accordingly, this ministry, (Living Water Church and Ministry Training Center, Inc., and its licensed ministers and staff, paid or volunteer), will NOT perform any marriage ceremonies between two individuals of the same sex. It will not condone or recognize such same-sex marriages, civil unions of domestic partnerships even if the state or federal government passes laws that provide for recognition of such unions. Lastly, the facilities of property of the church shall only host weddings between one man and one woman (Gen. 2:24; Rom. 7:2; 1 Cor. 6:9-11, 7:10; 1 Tim. 1:9-11; Eph. 5:22-23).
Lawsuits between Believers
We believe that scripture prohibits members of from bringing civil lawsuits against other members of our assembly or the church to resolve personal disputes. (1 Cor. 6:1-8; Eph. 4:31-32)
Civil Government
We believe that civil government is ordained by God for the interests and good order of human society. Believers are to pray for and conscientiously honor and obey their civil authorities except when ordered to disobey Scripture and the will of God. (Ex.18:21, 22:2; 2 Sam. 23:3; Acts 23:5; Romans 13:17).
Authority of the Statement of Faith of Living Water Church and Ministry Training Center, Inc.
This statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs on the many subjects vital to the Christian man or woman. The Bible itself is the SOLE and FINAL source of all that we believe. We do believe, however, that the foregoing statement of faith accurately represents the teaching of the Bible and, therefore, is binding upon all members of this congregation. For purposes of church doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, the elders at Living Water Church and Ministry Training Center, Inc., are the church’s interpretive authority on the Bible's meaning and application. All teaching conducted as part of our ministry, and all curriculum's used in our education ministries must be approved by appropriate church leadership.
Our Vision
As A Church,
1. We will preach the Word of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ through worship services and evangelistic outreaches.
2. We will teach the Word of God through Sunday school, prayer meetings, youth group gatherings and other church fellowships.
3. We will make disciples through practical Christian living examples.
As A Ministry Training Center
1. We will teach God's Word to those who are called to service in the five-fold ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12), Missions and church leadership.
2. We will use only Biblical-based training materials that exalt Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Philippians 2:10-12).
3. Our vision is to build a residential facility that will house students of the Bible school and offer educational facilities that accommodate a long-term learning environment.
Our Staff
Jerry Fiscus, Senior Pastor
God called Pastor Jerry to ministry in 1979, shortly after graduation from high school in southern California. He graduated from Bethesda Bible School in La Mesa, California and began full-time ministry in Eugene, Oregon in 1985 as an evangelist. During the next twenty years, Pastor Jerry served in prison and jail ministries, Teen Challenge centers, Christian drama and children's ministries. In September of 2005, he accepted the position of Senior Pastor. He and his wife, Laura, currently reside in the Grafton area and are committed to their immediate and church family.
Aaron Hewitt, Associate Pastor
E-mail Pastor Aaron
Aaron is a graduate of the Ministry Training Center at Living Water and now serves as Associate Pastor here at the Church. He has a desire to see all of the world come to know Jesus as savior, not only for eternal life, but for everyday victorious living. Pastor Aaron, his wife, and family have been a vital part of the Living Water family for many years.
Cathy Smith, MTC Administrator
Cathy is a graduate of the Ministry Training Center at Living Water and now serves as Vice President of Student Affairs. Her heart's passion is to teach the truths of God's Word, and as a result to see healing and strengthening occur in people's lives.
Rick Hammond, Media Technician
Rick is a church leader, but also possesses a gift for utilizing technology for God's work. He is instrumental in the visual presentation side of our outreach and responsible for the Audio Ministry, which is available on the sermons page.
Address
1000 Hall Valley Dr
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone
(304) 848-2122
Service Schedule
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 P.M.
Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 A.M.