Q: What is appropriate to wear to church?
A: Come as you are! The dress ranges from casual to professional.


Q: Is the church (sanctuary, fellowship hall, etc.) available to rent?
A: Sorry, but use of the facilities is reserved for members only.


Q: May I have a wedding at the church?
A: No.  Only members may have their wedding at the church.

Q: If I have an emergency, whom do I contact?
A: Members should contact their Small Group leaders. All others should contact the church office.


Q: Is it possible for a new member of the church to have someone spend some time with them to discuss some questions?
A: During Small Groups, facilitators are available to answer your questions or you can contact the church office to set up an appointment.


Q: Do I need an appointment to see the staff? Or is just dropping by OK?
A: An appointment is required and appropriate to see a staff member. Feel free to call the church office at 323.756.0648 to make an appointment.


Q: Do I have to be a member to receive Communion?
A: No. Our church practices open communion.


Q: What is Non-Traditional Apostolic?
A: We believe in the oneness of God and the salvation process of repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the Holy Ghost evident by speaking in tongues. However, we have chosen not to observe man's traditions instituted to control and oppress those who have been freed through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Traditions such as dress codes, restrictions on make-up and jewelry, worship service format and music, viewing movies at the theater and other recreational activities. Like James and Peter spoke to the Gentiles in the book of Acts, we do not place unreasonable expectations and requirements on the members and attendees of A.R.M.E.D. We do however require Holy living because we know that it is required by God, and therefore possible.


Q: What does A.R.M.E.D. believe about the Bible and Scriptures?
A: The whole Bible is inspired in the sense that holy men of God were moved by the Holy Spirit to write the very words of Scripture. This divine inspiration extends equally and fully to all parts of the writings as they appeared in the original manuscripts. Therefore, the whole Bible, in the originals, is without error. As the revelation of God, we believe the Bible to be the sole authority and sufficiency with regard to Christian faith and practice. The Scriptures center upon the Lord Jesus Christ in His person and work in His first and Second Coming, and hence no portion is properly read, or understood, until it leads to Him. The Christian's responsibility and duty is to handle accurately the Word of Truth. The reading and interpretation of the Scriptures is to be under the guidance and illumination of the Holy Spirit.


Q: Can a Christian live a wicked life, as long as he or she believes in Christ?
A: A person who turns to Jesus in faith does not immediately become sinless. A sinner who accepts Christ begins the process of dying more and more to sin and living more and more to God. This is not an "option" for Christians, but a certainty. Jesus comes into a person's life not only as Savior but also as Lord, and will be "at work ... to will and to act according to his good purpose" (Philippians 2:13). If some one claims to believe in Christ and yet remains morally unchanged, that person's faith is questionable.


Q: Is it really necessary for a Christian to go to church? Isn't a person's personal belief all that matters?
A: A person who knows and loves Christ will love the corporate worship of God, the preaching and teaching of the Bible, and the fellowship of God's people. Going to church doesn't make a person a Christian, but being a Christian makes one want to go to church!