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Welcome to the Workers’ Training and Development Platform of RCCG Rhema International Assembly, Huntsville, Texas, USA. We are a vibrant, multicultural community of believers passionate about empowering lives through the sound teaching of the Word of God.
RCCG Rhema International Assembly was birthed from the heartfelt desire of Pastor John
Okperuvwe to serve God wherever he was led. Immigrating from Nigeria to California in 2008,
he later relocated to Texas in March 2010. On September 5, 2010, with a vision and a small
gathering of seven—his immediate family and a neighbor—he launched the church’s first services
in his Huntsville living room.
As the African community in Huntsville expanded, largely due to employment opportunities in
the state prison system, so did our congregation. Services soon outgrew the initial space, moving
from a storefront on Sam Houston Avenue to a building accommodating around 250 people, often
filled to capacity on Sundays. This growth reflects the church’s welcoming spirit and the needs of
a thriving community.
Incorporated under The Redeemed Christian Church of God, a global network with parishes
worldwide, RCCG Rhema International Assembly is currently located at 316 16th St, Huntsville,
TX 77340. Our worship is a vibrant, multicultural experience, featuring praise in English,
Nigerian languages (such as Igbo, Yoruba, and Urhobo), and other African tongues (including
Ghanaian, Cameroonian, and Swahili). Blending traditional music with a strong sense of
community, we unite professionals from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and students
from Sam Houston State University in fellowship.
The name “Rhema International Assembly” embodies our commitment to the “Rhema” (Spoken
Word) principle, a cornerstone of Pentecostal/Word-Faith teachings. Our primary goal is to
empower lives through love and the sound teaching of God’s Word, fostering spiritual growth and
transformation.
Over the years, God has blessed us with growth, and we are excited to announce that we have
acquired our own property, with plans to move in soon. This milestone marks a new chapter in
our journey.
As a parish of The Redeemed Christian church of God worldwide
We believe in the Divine inspiration of the Bible as the infallible Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Thessalonians 2:13
God exists as one essence in three distinct persons: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit, co-equal and co-eternal. Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, John 1:1, 14
Jesus is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, born of a virgin, who died for humanity’s sins, rose again, and ascended to heaven. John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Humans are created in God’s image but fell into sin, requiring salvation through Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12
Christian perfection (or sanctification) is the process of being conformed to Christ’s image, though absolute sinlessness is not typically attainable in this life. Matthew 5:48, Hebrews 12:14, 1 John 2:1
The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers believers for service and spiritual growth, often accompanied by spiritual gifts (e.g., speaking in tongues in some traditions). Acts 2:4, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8
God can heal physical and spiritual ailments through prayer and faith, according to His will. James 5:14-15, Isaiah 53:5, Mark 16:18
Jesus will return bodily to earth to judge the living and the dead and establish His kingdom. Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 22:12
A period of great suffering and persecution will precede Christ’s return, often associated with the rise of the Antichrist. Matthew 24:21, Revelation 7:14, Daniel 12:1
Christ will reign on earth for 1,000 years with His saints before the final judgment. Revelation 20:4, Revelation 20:6
A final judgment where all the dead are judged by God, determining their eternal destiny. Revelation 20:11-12, Romans 14:10, John 5:29
God will create a new heaven and new earth, free from sin and suffering, for His redeemed people. Revelation 21:1, Isaiah 65:17, 2 Peter 3:13
Heaven is the eternal dwelling place of the redeemed with God; Hell is the place of eternal separation and punishment for the unrighteous. John 14:2-3, Revelation 21:4, Matthew 25:46, Revelation 20:15
Water baptism is an outward act of obedience symbolizing identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:4
Restitution involves making amends for wrongs done, as part of repentance and Christian living, where possible. Luke 19:8, Exodus 22:1, Acts 3:19-21
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