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Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

(Matthew 11:29)

Have you ever considered where and how education fits into one’s walk with God? It is of paramount importance. Consider the following factoids.

THE CHURCH

First Timothy 3:15 says the church of the living God is the pillar and ground of the truth. It is the foundation from which we are to operate and the source of distribution for knowledge and understanding. Many consider the church to be a hospital, but God’s word never declared such a concept. Many also present church as a country club or base of entertainment. At Remnant, we fully intend to respect God’s purpose — presenting church God’s way.

THE LEADERSHIP

In accordance with Ephesians 3:11-16, Remnant’s church leadership strives to foster the unity of the faith, provide knowledge of Jesus Christ, maturity in the Lord, and the ability to overcome false doctrine and false prophets. We speak the truth in love (i.e., accurate, unadulterated content with the proper motives) so that all may be edified and enriched.

THE APPROACH

Our church services are structured after the model implied by Paul in 1 Corinthians 14:26. Early church services were meant to be interactive (and not a performance). When we come together, some bring a song, some share words of exhortation and comfort, and some present a revelation for all to hear (and judge). We also offer several segments of services that provide a means for open floor questions and dialogue between the pulpit and the congregation. With this dynamic, edification abounds.

THE GOAL (WHEN WE GATHER)

When we come together as a congregation we pray. We worship. We learn. We exhort. We instruct. We admonish. We fellowship. We break bread. We forgive. We resolve conflict. We strive to know those that labor among us. We serve and honor one another in the fear of the Lord. All in all, no matter what we do, we strive to glorify the Lord Jesus..

OUR WORSHIP

We are frequently asked about our choir. Our response? We are the choir. Each Sunday, our worship efforts are led, but EVERYONE joins in. There are no performances. There is no entertainment. There is no transferral of worship from the Lord to the person or persons leading the worship. We strive to sing unto and worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth.

OUR ATTIRE

According to the book “Pagan Christianity,” dressing up for church didn’t become a practice until the establishment of the middle class in Europe. For many, wearing one’s “Sunday best” was a common practice. At Remnant such a burden is not placed on the people. When one comes to service, one only needs to have a pure heart and attire only needs to be respectful, presentable, and modest.

OUR FELLOWSHIP

Understanding the emphasis of fellowship in the early church, we provide such opportunities regularly with NO special groups, arrangements, cliques, or restrictions. In addition to several outings throughout the year, each and every service begins with a period of fellowship. EVERYONE has an opportunity to engage, get to know one another, and sharpen iron. In so doing, we are better equipped to fulfill several of the Lord’s directives.

The true child of God is called to learn AND to be a doer of what we have learned through God’s word. At Remnant, we strive to present ministry in a way that truly glorifies the Lord Jesus and presents a vehicle by which we can present every man and woman perfect in Christ Jesus. Pastor Hood feeds the people with knowledge and understanding and the other leaders follow suit. We know the benefits of doing ministry Gods way and take great pleasure in upholding the models He has left for us to follow.

We also know and respect the consequences reserved for those who do otherwise. We know that God’s people are destroyed (Hosea 4:6) and go into captivity (Isaiah 5:13) when they have a lack of knowledge. Hence, it’s extremely important to not only attend church, BUT ALSO have a pastor after God’s heart. Only those people are able to fulfill God’s commandment to save themselves.

We love the Lord and love His word. We also know that the two can’t be separated. If you love God’s word, we invite you to join us in a service.

 

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Christianity @ Work

The vast majority of Christians either run a business or hold employment at a particular company. Regardless of status, however, God calls for us to glorify Him in all that we do. The Christianity @Work division of Remnant is dedicated to helping Christians glorify God in the workplace and places of business.

We address and support one another through the following means:

  • Group discussions about challenges we encounter or will encounter in the workplace
  • Exhortations from scripture about how to conduct ourselves @ work
  • In conjunction with our Just Life division, we conduct Resume Roundtable sessions (peer reviews and analysis of resumes, interviewing skills, etc.)

For more information, feel free to contact us or check our Calendar for upcoming services. 

Special Interest Ministries

Remnant Christian Assembly’s ministry is quite diverse, addressing a broad variety of needs. Our ministerial divisions and departments include the following:

Some departments hold special services and events. You can also access the Remnant Calendar or contact the ministry for more information.

Your prayers are solicited in conjunction with our calling and efforts.

Scenario Singles Outreach

Instead of focusing primarily on marriage and matchmaking (as most singles ministries do), Scenario Singles Outreach (Remnant’s singles ministry division) is dedicated to the well-being of single Christians from a spiritual perspective.

For example, in 1 Corinthians 7:32, Paul states, “He that is unmarried careth for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord.” Two verses later, Paul states, “she that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how she may be holy both in body and in spirit.” Another verse in 1 Corinthians 7 lets us knkow that they that are married “shall have trouble in the flesh” (paraphrased from 1 Corinthians 7:28).

THIS is the mindset that every single Christian should have—to focus more on making the most out of single life (instead of passionately seeking to be married). We refer to this empowerment-laden approach to single life as maximizing singleness™.

Scenario Singles Outreach periodically conducts services aimed at helping single Christians to do the following:

  • Make the most out of single life
  • Be productive, focused individuals
  • Overcome the challenges of single parenthood
  • Stand firm and unscathed by the pitfalls of life as a single college student
  • Coping with the heartbreak and confusion stemming from divorce
  • Dispel the attitudes and ignorance that lead to divorce
  • Prepare for sober-minded entry into married life
  • Walk as faithful widows or widowers

As you can see, singles ministry should be about more than marriage. In addition, singles ministry should not be a matchmaking service.

For more information, feel free to contact us or check our Calendar for upcoming services. 

Infinity Marriage Enrichment Outreach

Marriage is a union that was created and established by God Himself. Unfortunately, many enter into marriage ignorantly, foolishly, and haphazardly. Many also enter into marriage oblivious of God’s purpose, design, and passion for this union.

At Remnant, we understand that marriage is a covenant—one that should not be entered into lightly. There is much to know, much to learn, and much to do. Therefore, through the grace of God, this division of the ministry is dedicated to the well-being of married Christians. We conduct services that combine teaching, Bible study, and prayer with open-floor dialog (i.e., group discussion and question and answer sessions) in an effort to maximize edification through interaction, contribution, and feedback.

Those who are not married, but are seeking to learn more about marriage, are encouraged to attend.

For more information, feel free to contact us or check our Calendar for upcoming services. 

Daughters of Sarah

Daughters of Sarah (DOS) is the women’s ministry tier of Remnant Christian Assembly and is dedicated to the well-being of Christian women.

The foundational passage for DOS is found in 1 Peter 3:1-6, which says:

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.”

Daughters of Sarah helps women achieve and press toward this godly state through the following:

  • Occasional services
  • Open-floor group discussions
  • Intercessory prayer
  • Various fellowship events throughout the year

For more information, feel free to contact us or check our Calendar for upcoming services. 

Sons of Abraham

This tier of the ministry is dedicated to the well-being of Christian men. The goal is to provide the support and resources to help men be better husbands, better fathers, better sons, and better brothers, overall. Awareness of God’s call upon men is the critical key component of Sons of Abraham. We lean completely upon the scriptures and God’s teaching grace for such direction and understanding.

We provide support through the following venues:

  • Occasional services focusing on topics just for men
  • Open-floor discussions about God’s call upon men and other relevant issues
  • Intercessory prayer
  • Various fellowship events throughout the year

For more information, feel free to contact us or check our Calendar for upcoming services. 

CyberSaint Internet Outreach

It all began one day in December 1995. The Lord instructed the ministry’s director to begin producing a publication for single Christians called Scenario and to begin circulation in January 1996. What a challenge! We had one month to produce something for the well-being of the Christian single community. Little did we know that the Lord had already equipped our, then staff, for the task at hand.

The first issue of Scenario Magazine (20 pages in length) was published and commenced distribution on January 31, 1996. Shortly thereafter, we began receiving testimonies regarding the impact of the Lord through the publication. The most notable of these testimonies involved five young ladies that received Scenario at work, all of whom were pregnant. Prior to receiving the publication, all five of the young ladies were contemplating having abortions. After reading Scenario, all five of them repented, deciding to keep their children. Isn’t that wonderful!?!

Four months later, the publication began experiencing resistance from the leadership in its local assembly. We never did really find out why, but we were led of the Lord to, just as was done with Moses, “put the ministry in a basket” (so to speak) in order to preserve it and cultivate it. The ministry was incorporated (non-profit, ecclesiastical) in the State of Michigan in June, 1996 as Scenario Ministries International (SMI). We were later instructed by the Lord to take the ministry to the world via the World Wide Web. Our first domain name was www.scenario.org, eventually, of course, becoming www.cybersaint.org. Registration of the CyberSaint® trademark was granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in early 2001.

We recently began migrating CyberSaint’s operation was into the work of Remnant Christian Assembly. The content on the CyberSaint website is currently being moved to the Pastor’s Blog.

For more information, feel free to contact us or check our Calendar for upcoming services. 

Ministry Overview

Remnant Christian Assembly is a Christian ministry that’s dedicated to fulfilling God’s call to churches by warning and teaching every man in order to present every may perfect in Christ Jesus and earnestly contending for the faith once delivered to the saints. Remnant has no denominational affiliations of any kind. To clarify our stance, vision, purpose and operation, we have divided this section into the following topics:

  • History: This section contains the story of Remnant Christian Assembly — a brief look at how it came to be.
  • Mission Statement: The focus, call, and purpose of Remnant Christian Assembly.
  • Statement of Faith: This page contains direct, capsulated statements pinpointing what Remnant Christian Assembly believes, knows, and teaches.
  • Culture: Illiustrates some basic truths about how things work at Remnant on a regular basis, especially in contrast to today’s average churches and ministries (and even the not-so-average ones).
  • Structure: This section provides information about the operation of Remnant Christian Assembly and how we strive to conduct ourselves as a church and an organization.
  • Special Interest Ministries: Learn about the various departments, divisions, and tiers of Remnant’s ministry.
  • Affiliation: Addresses and explains Remnant’s status and stance on affiliations.
  • Contact Information: Location, address, phone number, etc.

Interested in attending RCA? Visit the Location and Service section for more information.

Interested in listening to recorded messages from our services or from our broadcast? Maybe you’re searching for good, edifying reading materials. Visit the Ministry Resources page. You can also visit CyberSaint®, our Internet Outreach site, which contains a large library of exhortational and study-oriented reading material.

Keep the word and be blessed!

Ministry Dynamics

This tier of the ministry provides a support base to Remnant’s ministerial personnel, providing resources, activities, and interactions to foster development, skills, and knowledge about ministerial operation.

Pastor Hood meets with ministers, teachers, elders, and spouses of the same on a quarterly basis. Those seeking a greater understanding of ministerial operation are also encouraged to attend.

For more information, feel free to contact us or check our Calendar for dates of upcoming services.

Ministry Info

Address
20800 Southfield Road, Suite 170
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 352-0599

Leadership
Bishop Darren W. Hood, Pastor
Elder H. Lawrence Gates, Asst. Pastor

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Courageous? Hungry for God's word? Have a place in your heart for truth? Weary of the corruption you've seen in churches? You are cordially invited to partake of God's unadulterated word at Remnant Christian Assembly.

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