ABOUT
A DWELLING PLACE FOR GOD’S PRESENCE
VIVACIOUS CHURCH exists to create a dwelling place for the glory of God. Out of this primary assignment of stewarding God’s glory, we are committed to going into all the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom, beginning in Memphis, Tennessee.
CALEB & ALI PIERCE believe the local church is the greatest avenue for Kingdom advancement and city-wide transformation on earth. Their heart is that Vivacious Church would be a place where all ages and ethnic backgrounds come together to encounter the tangible glory of God and in turn carry the gospel to all of Memphis, Tennessee.
Relocating from East Tennessee, along with their two children, Judah and Rhema, Caleb and Ali have devoted their lives to seeing revival in the Church and awakening in the world, and believe that Memphis, Tenessee is one of the hubs destined for such an outpouring of God’s Spirit. You can learn more about Caleb and Ali at the links below.
BELIEFS & STATEMENT OF FAITH
“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” I Tim. 4:16 ESV
We believe in ONE God – Father, Son (the Word) and Holy Spirit, the Creator of all things ( I John 5:7).
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, was buried, was resurrected, ascended into heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father and is true God and true man (Matthew 1:20-21, John 3:16, John 14:6, Acts 4:10, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 10:12).
We believe the Bible in its entirety to be the inspired Word of God and the infallible rule of faith and conduct (2 Timothy 3:16, I Thess. 2:13).
We believe in salvation exclusively through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 3:17, John 3:1-5, 2 Cor. 5:17, Matthew 16:25).
We believe in sanctification through the Word of God and by the Holy Spirit. (Hebrews 12:14).
We believe in the moral parameters outlined in God’s Word, that a marriage is between one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:24, Galatians 5:19, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Timothy 3:2, 12).
We believe in divine healing, through faith in the Name of Jesus Christ, and that healing is included in redemption (James 5:15, 1 Peter 2:24).
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:8; 19:1-7, Ephesians 5:18, Luke 11:13).
We believe in the gifts of the Spirit (Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11).
We believe in the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
We believe that all of these are available to believers today.
Finally, we believe the following maxim: “In essentials, unity, in non-essentials, liberty, and in all things, charity!”
1. In essential beliefs, we have unity.
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Ephesians 4:4-6 NKJV
2. In non-essential beliefs, we have liberty.
“Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.
Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand.
So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.
Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.” Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22
3. In all our beliefs, we show charity.
“And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” I Cor. 13:2