Word of Grace Christian Center (WOGCC) is a family church, a charismatic teaching center and world outreach. We function as a New Testament church to meet the needs of the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

The foundation of all activities of WOGCC is the Word of God. The basis of our ministry is best expressed by the scripture from which we take our name,

"And now brethren, I commend you to God and the Word of His Grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among them which are the sanctified." (Acts 20:32)

WOGCC was founded on July 3, 1983 by Rhema graduates, Bill and Elaine Bakkeby. They serve as the Pastors of the church.  Pastor Bill was given direction by God who said, "My word changed your life, It will change the life of others also."  Many people can testify of the great things God has done in their lives.

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Word of Grace Christian Center accepts the Scriptures as the revealed Will of God, the all sufficient rule of faith and practice, and for the purpose of maintaining general unity, adopts these Statements of Fundamental Truths and Doctrine.

1. the Scriptures
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and write as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2 Tim. 3:16, 1 Thess. 2.13, Peter 1:21).

2. the Godhead
Our God is one, but manifested in three persons-the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal (Phil. 2:6). God the Father is greater than all; the sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28, John 16:28, John 1:14). The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1: 1, John 1: 18, John 1: 14). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 15:26).

3. man, his fall and redemption
Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam's transgression and fall, sin came into the world. "All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one." Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God (Rom. 5:14; Rom. 3: 10; Rom 3:23; 1 John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8).

4. eternal life and the new birth
Man's first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that works repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced produces eternal life. (2 Cor. 7: 10, I John 5:12, John 3:3-5).

5. water baptism
Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19, Rom. 6:4, Col. 2:12, Acts 8:36-39). The following recommendation regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted; to wit: "On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ., the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen."

6. baptism in the Holy Ghost
The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the New Birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt 3: 1 1, John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38,39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:4).

7. sanctification
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return (Heb. 12:14; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Cor. 1:30).

8. Divine healing
Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (Mark 16:18; James 5:14,15; 1 Peter 2:24; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53:4,5).

9. resurrection of the just and the return of our Lord
The angels said to Jesus' disciples, "This same Jesus shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven." His coming is imminent. When He comes, ". . . the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air . . ." (Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:16,17). Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years (Rev. 20:6).

10. hell and eternal retribution
The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the Lake of Fire, and therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The Lake of Fire is literal. The terms "eternal" and "everlasting," used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the Lake of Fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the presence of God (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20).

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worship as a lifestyle - we focus on God's Throne
the worship of God is our primary ministry, pursued with biblically motivated zeal and offered in reverence with humility, childlikeness, and passion.

the Bible as Authority - we honor God's Word
the Word of God is our final authority and source of life guidance, revealing the nature and character of God, calling us to a faith-filled, obedient godly life-style.

evangelism and outreach - we extend God's Love
we are moved, by the power of the Holy Spirit and the compassion of Jesus Christ, to reach the unreached and tell the untold the message of reconciliation.

unity of the Body of Christ - we pursue unity with God's people
we earnestly seek and unselfishly serve Christ's global, multi-faceted body by our attitudes and commitments in order to pursue unity, the value for which Jesus prayed.

ministry to the family - we serve God's family
we practice a focused ministry to individuals, believing marriage and family are divinely ordained of God.  We nurture couples and strengthen homes, believing every single person is significant in God's purpose.  We seek to grow each one in Christ.

racial harmony - we respect all Gods people
under God our Creator, ethnic diversity is respected, and under Christ our redeemer, all humanity is invited to answer the Bible's call to the values and virtues of the Kingdom of God!

prayer life - we invite God's intervention
steadfast prayer, intercession, and Holy Spirit enabled supernatural utterance are vital in our partnership with God for the release of His power, provision, and presence in life, service, and ministry.

equipping of the saints - we release God's people
the church's ministry is to be conveyed through the means of maturing believers of all ages, social status, gender, ethnic groups, and marital status to equip all people with the power of God to the world.

giving and stewardship - we practice Christ-like generosity
we seek to give of our tithes, offerings and all of life's resources.  We are stewards of what we have been given, such as time, gifts, and finances - seeing that these are from God's hand - yet ours to obediently distribute.

committed to sound doctrine - we seek to understand
we seek to preserve the integrity of God's Word, always searching the scriptures with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, trusting in the truth as revealed by Him

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