III. Keystone

We believe that we have a mandate to draw from the heritage of our state and region to fulfill the great commission. We live in the Keystone State, in the centre region, and we own land in the very center of Centre County.

William Penn's Vision for the land of Pennsylvania ...

"There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment.
For the Nations want a precedent and my God will Make it the Seed of a Nation.
That an example may be set up to the Nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just."
–William Penn

And that Jesus said ...

Matt. 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Make-up & Focus

...Made up of people of different color, language, and culture... all who have love for Jesus

...With a focus to reach the Nations through Missions, relief work, and church planting


IV. Keystone Church=The type of church we want to become.
What would a local church look like which attempted to fulfill the mandate given by Jesus to reach all people, all nations? Do we have a model of this type of church in the Bible?? Yes...


Biblical model = Keystone Church


10 Characteristics Keystone Church are an Antioch/new testament type

#1. Birthed and shaped out of disaster, persecution, hardship & trouble.
Acts 11:19-21, 15:1-6..-31

#2. A Prophetic Church in word and acts, hearing the Voice of the Lord and responding. Acts 13:1-2 ('Antioch' - 'speedy as a chariot')

#3. A pioneering/innovative church Acts 11:19-22, 26

#4. A gigantic, multi-ethnic, 'City Church' with regional impact and influence. ( grew to be in the thousands) Acts 11:20-21, 23 & 26

#5. A discipling, training, equipping center. Acts 11:25-26, 15:35

#6. A 'House of Prayer/Worship for the Nations..', Act.13:1-2

#7. A giving church- missions, humanitarian work, .. caring for the poor and hungry. Acts 11:27- 30

#8. An Apostolic Center, Strong gifts & leadership in residence.
Acts 13:2, 15:30-35

#9. A 'Sending' church Acts 13:2-4

#10. Base for missions, church, planting, and Apostolic Teams.
Acts 14:26-28, 15:35-36