WELCOME TO CHURCH ON THE ROCK

Church on the Rock was founded over 40 years ago by Dr. Michael Jacobs and his wife, Pastor Diana. The church began by gathering in homes with a handful of people, but soon moved to its first official location in a New Albany bowling alley in April of 1985. Our current building was constructed in 1992. Our church has been the launching pad for several churches nationwide and we believe the future is bright. We’re grateful for every person who calls Church on the Rock their home.

what we believe


We believe in one God – Father, Son & Holy Spirit – creator of all things.

(Genesis 1:26 & Matthew 28:19)


We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin Mary, was crucified, died, buried, resurrected, and ascended into Heaven and is now seated at the right hand of the Father and is true God and man. 

(John 3:16, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 23:33-56, Matthew 28:5-6, Mark 16:19, Colossians 2:9 & John 1:14)

 

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 & 2 Peter 1:20-21)

 

We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved and the eternal punishment of the lost. We believe in the personal salvation of believers through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. 

(Isaiah 26:19-20, Revelation 21:4, Matthew 25:46, Ephesians 1:7 & 1 Peter 1:18-19)

 

We believe in sanctification through the Word of God by the Holy Spirit, and in personal holiness of heart and life. 

(1 Corinthians 6:11)

 

We believe in divine healing through faith in the name of Jesus Christ and that healing is included in redemption.

(Isaiah 53:5 & 1 Peter 2:24)

 

We believe in water baptism, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit as distinct from the new birth, in speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance, and gifts of the Spirit and the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. We believe that all are available to believers.

(Matthew 28:19, Acts 8:12-17, Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 & Galatians 5:22-23)

 

We believe in the Christians hope – the soon coming, personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

(Matthew 24:36-44 & 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

 

We believe in evangelizing and missionary work in accordance with the Christian commission.

(Matthew 28:19)



"Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love."

Ephesians 4:11–16 NLT



our vision IS...

…to birth, establish, and maintain a strong Word-oriented local church. 


…for the supernatural power of God to be in manifestation in our services and in our personal lives.


…to have a family church where all age groups are ministered to by effective leadership.


…to develop a children’s ministry where our children are not only taught the Word of God, but experience God’s presence.


…to train each person in every age group to reach his fullest potential in Christ Jesus our Lord.


…to train and equip people in the ministry of helps. (1 Cor 12:28)


…that each individual may find his place in the body and in turn help meet the needs of others. (1 Cor 12:12-21)


…to be a strong supporter of missions and specifically with individuals who are on the mission fields of the world. (Php 4:15-19)


…to support the poor and needy in every way that we can. (Ps 41:1-2; Pr 19:17; Pr 28:27; Js 2:14-16; 1 Jn 3:17-18)




“A church is a body and each part is dependent upon the other parts.

As each person takes his place of responsibility and service, the body will grow and much will be accomplished.”