Candlelight Christian Fellowship

It is Better to Light a Candle than to Curse the Darkness

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Want to find out more about Candlelight? If so, we offer a series of four Church Shopping classes to help introduce you to our church doctrine and philosophy of ministry. These classes are a great way to find out exactly who we are, what we believe, and discover the different ministries offered at Candlelight. Note: All four classes are required if you would like to become a member of Candlelight.

All classes take place during 2nd service.

Reservations are required in advance.

Childcare available in the Children’s Ministry when the classes start at 9:00 am.

Newcomer’s Class

Discover. . . .

    • Who We Are & What We Believe
    • Learn about our different ministries offered at Candlelight
    • What is the “Next Step”?
    • Only (1) ONE HOUR class
Date Time
January 29th 9:00 am-10:15 am (during 2 nd service) Sign Up Here

Church Shopping 201 A & B (Discontinued – rebranded. More info below under “Membership Classes”)

Discover. . . .

    • Biblical Dispensations: Understanding the dispensations and how they affect the way you understand your Bible. (1st Class)
    • What is Cessationism? (2nd Class)
    • Can a “Believer” in Christ Jesus actually be “Eternally Secure”?(2nd Class)
    • Only 2 ONE HOUR classes

Church Shopping 301 – Membership (This class is open to anyone who previously completed our Church Shopping 201 classes)

    • Only (1) ONE HOUR class
    • Why does CCF have membership?
    • What does it mean to be a member of CCF?
    • What does it mean to participate in the body of Christ?
    • Opportunity to attend a special lunch with Pastor Paul & his wife Brenda after becoming a member
    • More information on “Local” Voluntary Membership here.
Date Time
December 4 th 9:00 am-10:15 am Sign Up Here

Membership Classes

We encourage you to become a committed, long-term member of Candlelight and enjoy the benefits of membership. Benefits form a broad base of value to each member from the most significant spiritual component to the natural and physical blessings of investing in the local church family.

Part 1 (1 hour Class)

Biblical Dispensations: Understanding the dispensations and how they affect the way you understand your Bible.

Part 2 (1 hour Class)

Spiritual Gifts

Can a “Believer” in Christ Jesus actually be “Eternally Secure”?

Part 3 (1 hour Class)

CCF Leadership

Why does CCF have membership?

What does it mean to be a member of CCF?

What does it mean to participate in the body of Christ?

Opportunity to attend a special lunch with Pastor Paul & his wife Brenda after becoming a member

Date Time
March 5th, 12th & 19th (3 classes – 1 hour each) 9:00 am – 10:15 am Sign-up Here

More information on “Local” Voluntary Membership here.

Do you watch our services online and don’t live locally? Are you interested in becoming a member even though you live outside the area? More information on “At-Large Voluntary Membership” here.

If you have any questions regarding membership, contact Pastor Kent Gearner: kent@candlelight.org.

New Members Only Luncheon

Are you a NEW member of Candlelight (Membership)? Being a member of our church is a declaration of commitment. It is a commitment to the beliefs, vision, direction, leadership and the other members of the fellowship. If you are a new member of Candlelight, we invite you to meet our Senior Pastor, Paul Van Noy and his wife Brenda. It’s a great opportunity to get to know them in a relaxed atmosphere. A delicious lunch is provided. Important note: To become a member of Candlelight, attending all our Church Shopping Classes (101, 201 & 301) are required. The luncheon is open to anyone who has become a member of Candlelight.

Date Time
February 19th 1:30 pm (after 4 th Service) Sign Up Here