Meet Our Pastors
Pastor Ernest Martinez II and Nicole have been married for 19 years and have planted churches in Illinois and in the Greater Saint Louis Metropolitan Area. Their goal is to help enrich people’s lives through a lifetime, multi-faceted discipleship process.
Both Ernest and Nicole enjoy teaching, whether on a scheduled service day, in small groups and home Bible Studies, and face to face personal meetings. They make an effort to make sure everyone feels not just welcomed but wanted. They are the parents of three wonderful and intelligent children who add so much to their ministry efforts.
Meet Our Team
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Nicole Martinez
CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR
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Dan & Cassandra Curry, Jr.
YOUTH PASTOR
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Cara Milton
FINANCE SECRETARY
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Candace Martinez
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Darlene Miller
WRIGHT CITY
Preaching Point Leader
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Thawng Lian Sang
BEVO MILL, STL
Preaching Point Leader
What International Church Believes
About the Bible
The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living.
See II Timothy 3:15-17.
About the Gospel
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance (resurrection).
See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.
About God
There is one God, who has revealed Himself as Father; through His Son, in redemption; and as the Holy Spirit, by emanation. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man.
See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.
About Sin and Salvation
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.
About Christian Living
As Christians, we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today.
See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.
About the Future
Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)
See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.