~ OUR
MISSION ~
Love Jesus Christ Continually
Love Others Compassionately
Reach The World Completely
EASTERN'S CORE VALUES
E –
Environment That Reflects The Value Of People
We believe that the environment of our church should reflect God's love
for all people and the tremendous worth that each person has in God's
sight.
A – Atmosphere
Full Of God's Presence
We believe the atmosphere of a church should be filled with the presence
of God. This is accomplished by putting an emphasis on prayer and worship
and seeking God.
S – Special
Concern for Youth and Children
We believe that ministries to children and youth should be given high
priority.
T – Teaching
and Preaching
We believe practical, relevant, anointed teaching from God’s Inspired
Word is the catalyst for transformation in a person’s life.
E – Every
Christian a Minister
We believe that every Christian is a minister and is called to the ministry.
Through what each Christian is called to do may differ, every Christian
should be involved in building God’s kingdom.
R – Reach
people for Christ
We believe that taking the Gospel to the whole world is a command from
Jesus. We accomplish this through personal soul winning, church outreaches
to our community, short term missions trips, and a commitment to both
national and world missions.
N – Nurturing
To Become Like Christ
We believe that every Christian must continue to become more like Christ.
We nurture believers to grow by providing discipleship classes, small
groups, ministry to the whole family, and the development of leaders.
History
Eastern Assembly Of God started meeting in a store front
at 4217 North Point Blvd. Pastor and Sister Blankenship were the pastor
at that time. In 1957, Reverend Virgil M. Dullabaun became the pastor
and stayed for two years. After Pastor Dullabaun, the church was without
a pastor for six months.
In 1960, Reverend George Raduano Sr. became the pastor. In 1961 Eastern
purchased it's first property at 7923 Wise Ave. The old church building
was built. The Lord blessed and people used to pack into that old building.
In 1987, the present sanctuary was opened and the old sanctuary made into
a youth hall.
Pastor Raduano, after 42 years of faithful service, handed the reigns
over to current pastor, Reverend Edward Michael, in December, 2002.