About – Only Believe Urbana

Why We Exist

We are a Family of Faith that is learning to live the Jesus way together.

Whether you’re new to church, have been a Christian for many years, or are looking for a fresh start, you’re welcome here. Our hope is to give you a place where you experience a fresh, enjoyable connection to God and a community of people.

Know God

God wants to know us personally. More than just practicing religion, He wants a relationship with us. Our services are where we focus on that relationship. Whether you’re new to faith, have questions, or have been a Christ-follower for a long time, our services are a safe place to learn more about what it means to know God and grow closer to Him.

Find Freedom

One of the ways God designed for us to live in freedom is to have people in our lives to help us in the journey. Connecting with others in Small Groups is a practical and enjoyable way to find that kind of life-changing community.

Discover Purpose

We’re all an important part of God’s plan, and our life will never make sense until we discover our purpose. Only Believe’s Growth Track is designed to help us take steps in the important process of discovering our purpose.

Make a Difference

Part of God’s plan for our lives is to make a difference in the lives of others. One way that can happen is through our serving in church. Through Only Believe’s Dream Teams, we hope to connect every person to an opportunity to live this out by using their gifts and talents to serve others in the church and the community.

Leadership

Pastor Gary and Kimber Auten

Pastor Gary and Kimber Auten have been in ministry for over 30 years. The focus of their almost 34 years of marriage has been to serve the Lord. Gary has served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, lead pastor, and 20 years as a senior pastor. Kimber has started para-church organizations, been a worship leader, church administrator, and has over 20 years of youth pastor experience. Both Gary and Kimber are ordained ministers with a passion for Jesus.

Additionally, they raised three sons who are now married and in full-time ministry as youth pastors. Their five grandchildren are the blessing of the Lord.

Pastor Gary and Kimber come to Only Believe Church in Urbana, Ohio from Indiana. They believe that God has planted them here to love the people of God and impact the city and region with the love of God. Gary and Kimber live by the motto “What if the church we pastor were to close? Would our community miss it?”

They are inviting anyone and everyone to come and join Only Believe Church to make a difference in the lives of family, friends, neighbors, and community.

Statement of Faith

That the Bible is the inspired, only infallible and authoritative written Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16

There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. Matthew 28:19

In the deity of our Lord Jesus, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His substitutionary and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His personal future return to this earth in power and glory.

In the Blessed Hope – the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming. 1 Thess. 4:13-18; I Cor. 15:51-57

That the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ. John 14:6; Acts 2:38; Ephesians 1:7

That regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation. John 3:3; Titus 3:5; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

That the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to the believing prayer of faith. 1 Peter 3:21, 2:24; James 5:14-15; Isaiah 53:4-5

In the infilling by the Holy Spirit, which is given to believers who ask for it. Acts 2:4, 8:15-19, 19:1-7

In water baptism as an outward sign to the world of the regeneration of the inner man, not the washing away of sins. 1 Peter 3:21

In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life. 1 Corinthians 6:11, Romans 8:13

In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, one to everlasting life, the other to everlasting damnation. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:11-15