About Us
WHAT 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 Timothy 3:16)
- God is one and He exists in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Philippians 2:6, John 16:28, John 15:2)
- Jesus Christ died on the cross, shed His blood for our sins, and three days later rose from the dead, thus conquering death.
(Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8)
- We receive communion in remembrance of what Christ did for us at the cross.
(Matthew 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 is a symbol of a Christian’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
(Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:4)
- 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.
(Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:38-39)
- The prayer of faith and the laying on of hands can bring divine healing.
(James 5:14-15, Mark 16:18, Isaiah 53:4-5, 1 Peter 2:24)
- We believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ.
(Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
- Every Christian should remain planted in the local church. It provides a place of covering (safety, protection, and blessings). It is also the place God uses to speak things into a person’s life so that they can grow, receive direction, and be equipped to do God’s work.
(Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 4:11-12)
Our Core Four
Our core values at Rescue Church are derived from the love we have for Jesus Christ and people. They are our fundamental beliefs and the guiding principles by which we operate. These values keep us centered, committed, and on course as we fulfill our vision
"To Reach And Rescue PeopleWith God’s Love".
CORE FOUR:
1. Keeping First Things First
— Jesus is #1.
2. Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
— Working in unity, many hands make the load light.
3. Live Love Loud
— It’s not a secret to be kept but rather a Person (Jesus) to be shared.
4. Be It And See It
— Model what we want to see in the world—integrity, honor, and Godly
character.
Senior Pastors
Pastor Paul Stieb surrendered his life to Christ at the age of 28. He immediately began serving in his local church as a sound technician and in street ministry. Four years later, he answered God’s call on his life and became the Youth Pastor. DRIVEN Youth Ministry was birthed and the culture in youth took on a whole new identity. On July 17, 2011, he was installed as the Senior Pastor of Christ is Life Church. On January 27, 2012 the transition was complete. His passion for the Kingdom is contagious. He believes in raising up leaders who are bold in their walk with God. An exclamation point describes how he lives his life, believing God for the impossible. Pastor Paul serves in Wharton, Texas with his wife and best friend, Becki Stieb.
Leaders and Staff
Chavelo and Rosie Maldonado
Elders
Grover and Val
Hargrove
Elders
Mary Beth
Prater
Administrative Assistant
and Media Director
Chris and Tisa
Jasso
Children's Ministry Leaders
Mike and Griselda
Garza
Youth Ministry Leaders
Veronica
Tijerina
Nursery Director
Shannon
Haltom
Director of Operations
Our ministries are devoted to equipping you and your family
in your walk with God.
Little Feet Nursery
Ages 1 month to 5 years Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
We carefully watch your children so you can enjoy service free of distractions. We teach them God’s word and lead them in worship. We want them to learn at an early age how special they are, how much God loves them, and that they were created for a purpose. We want to teach them how to love God and love others, by showing them how to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.
Impact Kids
Ages 6 to 12 years Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
Your children will experience church like never before with the latest games, music, and videos created to present God’s truth in fun and innovative ways. We have a safe, fun-filled, state-of-the-art environment for your children to worship and develop their personal relationship with Jesus.
24Seven Youth
Ages 13 through high school Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Students from all walks of life gather in a place where everyone feels accepted. Students experience worship, games, and relevant teaching that meets them right where they are.
Man-Up
Men's ministry for ages 18+
Men fill a unique role in God's kingdom. Man-Up brings men together to fellowship, worship, and grow into the leaders God has called them to be. Man-Up typically meets the 5th Wednesday of a month (subject to change). Upcoming Man-Up meetings will be posted on our Events page.
R.E.A.L.
Ladies Ministry for ages 18+
"Radically Empowering All Ladies".
R.E.A.L. engages women in fellowship, worship, and a special Word to help them grow into the real ladies God designed them to be. We typically meet the 5th Wednesday of a month (subject to change). Upcoming R.E.A.L. meetings will be posted on our Events page.
Connect Groups
Fellowship for members ages 18+
Connect Groups help you engage with others who are pursuing God's best in their lives. Enjoy fun activities, life-giving conversation, worship, and prayer with other members of Rescue Church.
Click here to join.
Rescue Center
Meeting needs of people experiencing hardships
At this time, we provide food and new or gently used clothing, as well as some basic necessities. We also provide shoes, diapers, and baby formula. In addition, we host different annual events throughout the year. In the future, we will be adding other services. You will find them on our website as they become available.
The Joseph Project
Storing goods now to distribute later
During good seasons (weather, food supply chain, economy, etc.) we collect goods and store them so they are available for distribution during challenging seasons (hurricane season, food shortages, pandemic, etc.).
You can help by:
- Donating non-perishable
foods and cleaning supplies.
- Making a monetary donation.