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Our Vision Is To Transform The World Through The Power Of The Gospel.
We Exist To Make, Equip, And Release Fully Committed Followers Of Jesus
RockFish Church is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-led, family focused Christian church. We believe that a great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will grow a healthy church. We value God’s word, strong families, unity, ministry, Christ-life change, and reaching out.
RockFish Church Believes
We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant and authoritative Word of God. We believe the Bible is the final authority in every area it addresses for every individual Christian, as well as for the church collectively
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; John 10:35).
We believe there is one God who eternally exists as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that all things were created by Him and for Him.
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:21-22; Matthew 28:19; Colossians 1:16).
We believe in the person of God the Father, an infinite, eternal, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all those who come to Him through Jesus Christ
(Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 90:2, 102:27; John 3:16, 4:24; I Timothy 1:17; Titus 1:3)
We believe that God the Son became a human being in the person of Jesus Christ. That He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life (for He was without sin), died a substitutionary death for all mankind, was raised from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God making intercession for all believers.
l (John 1:1; 14, Matthew 1:18-25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Hebrews 10:12-13).
We believe in the person of the Holy Spirit, Who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ.
(John 16:8-11; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:26, 15:13,16; II Corinthians 3:18; Hebrews 9:14).
We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide (John 16:13, 14:16-17, 16:8-11; Romans 8:26).
We believe in the Baptism with the Holy Spirit as a distinct and separate experience to that of regeneration, occurring either subsequent to or simultaneous with salvation, evidenced by a greater dynamic in the Christian’s life, enabling that person to be a bold and more effective witness.
The supreme evidence of the Spirit-filled life is the fruit of the Spirit, love. We believe in the present-day ministry of the Holy Spirit in regard to the exercise of all biblical gifts of the Holy Spirit according to the instructions given to us (I Corinthians 12-14).
We believe that all people are sinners by nature and choice, falling short of God’s standard and breaking His commandments – and therefore are under God’s righteous judgment. Yet, God saves and gives new life to all who come to Him in repentance and faith, trusting in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. At the cross, Jesus Christ died in our place as our substitute, absorbing God’s wrath that should have come upon us. Because Jesus died for the sins of the world the invitation to believe is open to all, and whoever desires may come unto Jesus for new life and the forgiveness of sins.
(Matthew 11:28; John 3:16; Acts 3:19, 20:21; Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:1-3, 8-9; I John 2:2; Revelation 22:17).
It is by grace, a free gift of God’s love, through faith in the finished work of Jesus on the Cross, and not by works. This offer of salvation is open to all who would receive through faith without limitation. All who receive Jesus by faith are regenerated and sealed for the day of redemption by the Holy Spirit and become the children of God. True salvation will be manifested by a changed life.
(Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16, Luke 3:8)
We believe there is one church, the body of Christ, consisting of men and women from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. We believe that each local congregation is an expression of that universal church. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ
(Ephesians 4:4; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Revelation 5:9; Acts 2:42-47).
We believe that all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in Scripture are available to and active in His church today. All nine gifts of the Holy Spirit listed in 1 Cor. 12:4-11 continue to be expressed in the church today and are subject to the order prescribed by scripture.
(John 14:16-17; John 16:7-11; Titus 3:5-6; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 1:13-14; Acts 1:8; Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12-14; 1 Peter 4:10-11).
We believe in the plurality of elders as described in the scriptures.
We are a part of RockFish Church based in Raeford, NC, and are subject to the leadership within our sending church until such a time that elders are placed within the local assembly.
Core Values
Love is the greatest of values in the kingdom of God. Love is the observable evidence of the presence of God in the life of a follower. Love is the antidote to a life of mediocrity wasted on the pursuit of me and mine. Love is the image, power, and personality of God shining in a dark world. Love is our great quest!
We will lead by example. We will honor Christ and His church with integrity. If we live with integrity, nothing else matters. If we don’t live with integrity, nothing else matters.
People are not interruptions to your ministry, they are the ministry! People are the point! Jesus never died for a Podcast. Jesus spent the majority of His time building into people. Everyone matters to God and should matter to us. It’s often the little things: Am I growing in treating other staff, volunteers, and members like family.? Am I consistently friendly? Am I growing in demonstrating care, concern, and respect for others? Am I responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner? Do I show up to meetings on time? Do I get excited making someone else successful?
We will serve the Lord with gladness. Being spiritual doesn’t mean being miserable! Traditionally, church and fun don’t go hand in hand. The next generation will be influenced by Christians who are vibrant, inspirational, confident, and joyful. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. Let’s take God seriously, but not ourselves. Lighten up! The joy of the Lord is still our strength.
Flexibility means we say YES to God. We adjust to His way. His time, and His will. Flexibility means we don’t break under pressure, and we spring back quickly from opposition. Flexibility keeps us always ready to help and bring value whenever needed. Flexibility means availability for God and His agenda.
To reach people that no one is reaching, we will have to do things that no one is doing. This means we surround ourselves with people who really believe that “with God all things are possible”. Faith allows us to see beyond the opposition and fearlessly embrace the opportunity. Faith releases the potential of God in every aspect of life. We are people of faith.
We are all “us”. All people are created in the image of God! All people matter to God! There is far too much division in our culture and sadly, in our churches. We believe a unified church could be God’s way of healing the divisions in our community and culture.
Racism, discrimination, injustice, and division break the heart of God. We believe diversity is a picture of eternity. We are doing something here on Earth that is in anticipation of what is to come. We begin with the end in mind.
Commitment is more than just doing the status quo or the bare minimum. We believe that Jesus has called His followers to be second-mile followers. The bare minimum is the first mile (Matthew 5:41). We are called to exceed expectations in all that we do. Whether that’s in your family, at your job, or in church service, we should go above and beyond. Why? Because we do everything as unto the Lord. Jesus didn’t call us to be half-hearted but fully devoted. The things that Jesus cares about should be front and center in our lives. Good intentions are not enough, thoughtful follow-through is required.
Outreach is the result of obedience to the commandments of scripture. The teachings of Jesus are held as the highest pursuit of church and Christian living. He instructs His followers to reach every person with the good news of the Gospel, calling them to repentance and faith that leads to salvation. The followers are commanded to “go unto all the world and make disciples.” This is the very heartbeat of the outreach of RockFish Church.
We are forever married to the mission, not the method. Innovation is the ability to remain engaged and effective no matter what change or challenge may arise. Innovation keeps us positioned in the most strategic place for optimal results. Innovation is a powerful key to maintaining relevance in an ever-changing world. We are innovators.
God is the king of creativity. We are each a living breathing example of God’s artistic expression. We are fearlessly creative in our expression of God’s love for Humanity. God has equipped us with tools of creativity to use in the advancement of His kingdom. We will embrace the Creator in joyful expressions of creativity.
Health is more important than growth. Nothing great happens through you until it happens in you! The closer you get to the core of a church, the healthier it should be! The best gift we ever give our ministries is spiritual and relational health. Therefore, we are committed to daily Bible study and prayer, weekly experiencing God in worship, and living with accountable relationships in a small group. We are committed to remembering that the most important person you will ever lead is yourself!
We are called to be servants, not celebrities. No staff thrives when the people in it catch the disease of me. The moment we start thinking our part is bigger than what we are a part of, it begins to destroy culture and bring separation. We are called to care more about Jesus’ fame than our own. At RockFish, we like to keep the main thing the main thing, which is glorifying God, not ourselves or yourself.
We will dig holes in roofs! Just like the friends of the paralyzed man dug a hole in a roof to get their friend to Jesus, we will go to great lengths to get people in front of Jesus. Why? Jesus believed people were worth it! Worth the work, the cost, and the chaos. Worth laying His life down for. We are helping people see Jesus who might not see Him any other way. We are called to be fishers of people! Let’s stay committed to putting more hooks in the water!
Meet Our Team
Jeff Hoglen
Lead Pastor
Pastor Jeff is the Lead Pastor of RockFish Church Philippines. He’s married to his best friend, Tonya. They have three grown children, two grandchildren, and numerous “spiritual children.” Jeff has earned a Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min.), is CEO of Churchplanting.com, and is a certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Coach, and Trainer.
Jeff loves mentoring, reading (especially leadership books), finding and trying unique food, and serving others.
John Balucay
Worship Leader
Jirhael Gallo
Creative Director
Jc Sabile
Tech Leader
