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We believe in one God, eternally existing in three equally divine Persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This one true God is infinitely perfect in both His love and holiness. He is the immortal and eternal Creator of all things, both visible and invisible. He sovereignly rules over all things, and is providentially at work redeeming and restoring His fallen creation. He is worthy to receive all glory and adoration.

Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 5:48; 28:19; John 10:30; Colossians 1:16; 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 John 4:8; Revelation 4:11

God has graciously revealed His existence and power in created order, and in the Person of His Son, the incarnate Word. God is a speaking God who, by His Spirit, has graciously disclosed Himself in human words through Scripture, the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, which are both a record and means of His saving work in the world. These writings alone are the verbally inspired Word of God, which is authoritative and without error in the original writings, complete in its revelation of His will for salvation, sufficient for all that God requires us to believe, and final in its authority over every domain of knowledge to which it speaks. In summary, all of Scripture is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God.

Psalm 19:1–4; Proverbs 30:6; John 1:14; Romans 1:19,20; Hebrews 1:1,2; 2 Timothy 3:15,16; 2 Peter 1:19–21

We believe God created human beings, male and female, in His own image. Adam and Eve belonged to the created order that God declared to be “very good.” Both male and female were created equal in worth and value, and have equal access to God through faith in Jesus Christ. Because we were created in His image, we believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end and that we must honor the physical, social, and spiritual needs of all people. Following Christ’s example, we believe that every person should be treated with love, dignity, and respect.

Genesis 1:27,31; 9:6; Exodus 20:13; Mark 12:30,31; Galatians 3:28

We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God. I believe that Adam, made in the image of God, distorted that image and forfeited his original blessedness—for himself and for all who came after him—by falling into sin through Satan’s temptation. Now, all human beings are alienated from God, corrupted in every aspect of their being (physically, mentally, volitionally, emotionally, spiritually) and condemned finally and irrevocably to death—apart from God’s own gracious intervention. The supreme need of all human beings is to be reconciled to the God under whose just and holy wrath we stand; the only hope of all human beings is the undeserved love of this same God, who alone can rescue us and restore us to Himself through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Genesis 3:6–19; Romans 1:18; 3:23; 5:12–14; 1 Thessalonians 1:10

We believe that the eternal Son became human: the Word became flesh, fully God and fully human being, one Person in two natures. The man Jesus, the promised Messiah of Israel, was conceived through the Holy Spirit, and was born of the virgin Mary. He perfectly obeyed His heavenly Father, lived a sinless life, performed miraculous signs, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, arose bodily from the dead on the third day, and ascended into Heaven. He is seated at the right hand of God and is our High Priest and righteous Advocate.

We believe that by His incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus Christ acted as our representative and substitute. He did this so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God: on the cross He canceled sin, propitiated God, and, by bearing the full penalty of our sins, reconciled to God all those who believe. By His resurrection Christ Jesus was vindicated by His Father, broke the power of death and defeated Satan who once had power over it, and brought everlasting life to all His people; by His ascension He has been forever exalted as Lord and has prepared a place for us to be with Him. I believe that salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name given under Heaven by which we must be saved. Because God chose the lowly things of this world, the despised things, the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, no human being can ever boast before Him—Christ Jesus has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

John 1:1,2,14; 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 1:27–30; 15:3–5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Colossians 1:19–22; 2:9; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 Timothy 2:5

We believe that Christ, by His obedience and death, fully discharged the debt of all those who are justified. By His sacrifice, He bore in our stead the punishment due us for our sins, making a proper, real, and full satisfaction to God’s justice on our behalf. By His perfect obedience He satisfied the just demands of God on our behalf, since by faith alone that perfect obedience is credited to all who trust in Christ alone for their acceptance with God. Since Christ was given by the Father for us, and His obedience and punishment were accepted in place of our own, freely and not for anything in us, this justification is solely of free grace, in order that both the exact justice and the rich grace of God might be glorified in the justification of sinners. We believe that a zeal for personal and public obedience flows from this free justification.

Romans 3:21,22,24,26,28–30; 4:3,5; 5:1,9; 10:9,10; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8,9; Philippians 3:9

We believe that salvation, attested in all Scripture and secured by Jesus Christ, is applied to His people by the Holy Spirit. Sent by the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ, and is present with and in believers. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and by His powerful and mysterious work regenerates spiritually dead sinners. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. In Him they are baptized into union with the Lord Jesus, such that they are justified before God by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

By the Spirit’s agency, believers are renewed, sanctified, and adopted into God’s family. The Holy Spirit is Himself the down payment of the promised inheritance, and in this age indwells, guides, instructs, equips, revives, and empowers believers for Christlike living and service.

Matthew 9:13; John 1:12,13; 3:3–7; 5:21; 7:37–39; 16:7–14; Romans 6:13; Ephesians 1:13,14; 2:5; Titus 3:5

We believe that God’s new covenant people have been saved into the Church, His bride. This universal Church is manifest in local churches of which Christ is the only Head; thus each “local church” is, in fact, the Church, the household of God, the assembly of the living God, and the pillar and foundation of the truth. The Church is the body of Christ, the apple of His eye, graven on His hands, and He has pledged Himself to her forever. The Church is distinguished by her gospel message, her sacred ordinances, her discipline, her great mission, and, above all, by her love for God, and by her members’ love for one another and for the world. This gospel we cherish has both personal and corporate dimensions, neither of which may properly be overlooked. Christ Jesus is our peace: He has not only brought about peace with God, but also peace between alienated peoples. His purpose was to create in Himself one new humanity, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile all people to God through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. The Church serves as a sign of God’s kingdom when its members live for the service of one another and their neighbors, rather than for self-focus. The Church is the corporate dwelling place of God’s Spirit, and the continuing witness to God in the world. We believe it is the mandate of the whole church to go into the world and preach the gospel to every person.

Matthew 28:20; Mark 16:15; John 13:35; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 4:11–16; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 21:2,9,10

We believe in the personal, glorious, and bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ when He will exercise His role as final Judge, and His kingdom will be consummated. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the just and the unjust—the unjust to judgment and eternal conscious punishment in Hell, as our Lord Himself taught, and the just to eternal blessedness in the presence of Him who sits on the throne and of the Lamb, in the new Heaven and the new Earth, the home of righteousness. On that day, the Church will be presented faultless before God by the obedience, suffering, and triumph of Christ, all sin purged and its wretched effects forever banished. God will be all in all and His people will be in the presence of His holiness, and everything will be to the praise of His glorious grace.

Matthew 16:27; 25:31–34; John 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Corinthians 15:51–53; Ephesians 3:20,21; 1 Thessalonians 4:15–17; Revelation 1:7

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Pastor Johnny R. Davis serves faithfully as a part-time pastor in Lewis County, West Virginia, leading

Valley Chapel Community Church and Waldeck Community Church—two traditional, Bible-based

congregations that have transitioned from the United Methodist denomination to become independent,

community-focused churches. His ministry is rooted in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, the forgiveness of sins, and the 

hope of new life through faith in Christ. He preaches with a combination of conviction, humility, and deep compassion for the lost.

I. Ministry Overview

Pastor Davis leads a ministry that reaches far beyond the church walls. His leadership at Valley Chapel

and Waldeck Community Churches includes regular preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and community

outreach. He also oversees Street Church on Broad Street in Weston, a dynamic outreach that

provides food, clothing, and the gospel to those in need. Through the Serenity Care Nursing Home

Ministry, he brings hope, hymns, and heartfelt prayer to residents monthly. His ministry’s foundation

rests on love for Christ, the authority of Scripture, and the call to make disciples of all nations.

II. Church Leadership and Teaching

At Valley Chapel Community Church, Pastor Davis leads Sunday services and Wednesday evening

                                     prayer meetings and Bible studies. His verse-by-verse approach has included studies in Acts through 

2 Corinthians. The churches has hosted numerous events under his direction, including cookouts, gospel sings,

and baptism services at Camp Baptism. Pastor Davis also provides counseling, visitation, and pastoral

care for members and community.

III. Evangelism and Outreach

The Street Church, titled “The Narrow Way on Broad Street,” gathers every Friday evening on a vacant

lot in Weston. Around a fire, with food, clothing, and hymns, Pastor Davis and others share the gospel

with passersby. Many lives have been touched through this effort, which continues to grow into a

worship service. In addition, he led a Biblical Evangelism Class based on “The Way of the Master”

curriculum, teaching believers how to share their faith using the WDJD and CCRAFT methods. These

classes, held at Waldeck Church, have borne fruit in Street Church conversations and real-world

ministry.

IV. Special Events and Services

Throughout his ministry, Pastor Davis has organized and led numerous special events. Highlights

include: • Camp Baptism at the Middle Fork River, where many were recently baptized in the name of

Jesus. • Easter Sunrise and Gospel Sing services at Waldeck Church featuring worship, Scripture, and

messages of resurrection hope. • Christmas programs featuring readings, skits, and hymns, along with

Candy Cane poem evangelism gifts. • Funerals and memorials, including services for beloved

community members. • Pastoral care visits bringing prayer,

communion, and comfort to the sick and homebound.

V. Technology and Innovation

Pastor Davis has embraced technology as a tool for ministry. He developed a functional evangelism

chatbot named “Mr. Nice Guy,” which allows believers to practice witnessing conversations

interactively, complete with voice input/output and real-world scenarios. He also built an “Evangelism

Teacher” bot to guide users through gospel-sharing methods before practice. Both are integrated into

one seamless interface for training and outreach use. He is redesigning Community-Churches.org to

create a more engaging online hub for his churches and ministries, connecting digital outreach with

in-person ministry.

VI. Heart and Vision

Pastor Davis’ ministry is marked by grace, compassion, and dedication to the truth of Scripture. His

heart burns for the lost, and his mission is simple yet profound: “To do the most good, by all means, in

all ways, in all places, at all times, to all people, for as long as I can.” His sermons blend biblical depth

with heartfelt illustration, often using personal stories and real-world applications to reach hearts. Titles

such as “Running Bunnies and Relentless Grace,” “He Came to Catch the Runner,” and “Voices and

Choices” capture the creativity and conviction of his preaching. Through his leadership, two small rural

churches have been revived into Christ-centered, mission-minded communities reaching West Virginia

with the love of Jesus.

VII. Ministry Motto and Key Scriptures

Key Scriptures that define Pastor Davis’ ministry include: • Matthew 28:19–20 – “Go therefore and

make disciples of all nations...” • Romans 6:4 – “Buried with Him in baptism, raised to walk in newness

of life.” • 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” • Psalm 40:2 – “He brought

me up out of a horrible pit... and established my steps.” • Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is living

and active.” These verses echo throughout his preaching, outreach, and personal testimony, shaping a

ministry dedicated to transformation through the power of the Gospel.