Sunday School 9:30AMSunday Worship 10:30AMXLR8 Children's Service 10:30AMWednesday Night Worship 7:00PMDRIVEN Youth Service 7:00PM
Sunday School 9:30AM
Sunday Worship 10:30AM
XLR8 Children's Service 10:30AM
Wednesday Night Worship 7:00PM
DRIVEN Youth Service 7:00PM
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Michael Atherton, born in Galveston, Texas in 1962, never dreamed that he would end up as a senior pastor and seasoned minister of twenty-five years. He grew up in a traditional church setting, but as a teenager his personal encounter with God led him to a crossroads that resulted in kingdom service to God. In 1980 he left home to go to school and prepare for ministry, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Upon graduation, Michael and his wife Kim ministered on the mission field and worked in youth ministry. God spoke to them on the mission field and said your calling is in America. Michael and Kim returned to America and began a church with a small group of people. Today this work has grown to encompass regular services, outside speaking engagements, childrens ministry, and youth ministry, to name a few. His teaching and preaching is marked by a freshness from God that is real, practical, and full of hope. He, his wife Kim, and their three children currently reside in Wharton County, just southwest of Houston, Texas.
Pastoral Staff
Michael Atherton, Sr. Pastor: cilcpastormike_sbcglobal.net
Paul & Becki Stieb, Youth Pastors: psdriven_sbcglobal.net
Richie & Dawn Zahradnik, Childrens Pastors: dzxlr8_sbcglobal.net
Executive Staff
Kim Atherton, Financial Administrator: cilc_sbcglobal.net
Support Staff
Paul Stieb, Youth Pastor: psdriven_sbcglobal.net
Dawn Zahradnik, Secretary: dzxlr8_sbcglobal.net
Chesley Sharp, Office Assistant: cilc_sbcglobal.net
Interns: cilcintern_sbcglobal.net
Shelly Atherton
Robbie Fitch
Brian Gingles
We Believe...
The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God upon which our faith and doctrine are founded. It is the authority on everything pertaining to life and death. (2 Tim. 3:16)
God is one and He exists in three persons--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Phil. 2:6, John 16:28, John 15:26)
Jesus Christ died on the cross, shed His blood for our sins, and three days later rose from the dead thus conquering death. We are saved by grace when we place our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9,10)
In receiving communion in remembrance of what Christ did for us at the cross.
(Matt. 26:26-28, Luke 22:19-20)
Water baptism is a commandment from Christ to all believers. It is an outward sign of an inward change and a symbol of a Christians identification with Christs death, burial, and resurrection. (Matt. 28:19, Romans 6:4)
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift from God to all believers and is received subsequent to the new birth. It is available to all Christians today. (Matt. 3:11, Acts 2:38-39)
In divine healing--the prayer of faith and the laying on of hands.
(James 5:14-15, Mark 16:18, Isaiah 53:4-5, 1 Peter 2:24)
In the second coming of Jesus Christ. (Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
There is a heaven and a hell. Heaven is reserved for those who accept Christ and Hell for those who reject Him. (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20)
That every Christian should belong to and remain plugged in to the local church. It is a place of covering. It is also the place God will use to speak things into a persons life that will provide direction, growth, and blessings. (Heb. 10:24-25, Matt. 16:18)
Intern Program
We are so excited about what God is doing at Christ is Life Church and DRIVEN Youth Ministry. The CILC/DRIVEN INTERN program was birthed to provide assistance to the existing Church staff. This program was not only designed to be a blessing to the church, but to the Intern as well. This is an opportunity for our interns to use their gifts and talents for the Kingdom. Be assured that our interns will be blessed beyond measure as they serve and minister to this generation.
Our Interns
Physical Address:
915 FM 1299
Wharton, TX 77488
Sundays:
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Adult Worship 10:30 AM
XLR8 Children's Service 10:30 AM
(Nursery Provided)
Wednesdays:
Adult Worship 7:00 PM
DRIVEN Youth Service 7:00 PM
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Service Times & Location
