About Us

Apostolic Center has been a lighthouse in Mattoon, Illinois a city of 18,000 in the heart of east central Illinois. What began generations ago continues today with the same passion for truth, worship and revival.


Apostolic Center is a Spirit-filled church, serving our community with Apostolic truth and passionate worship.


We are a multi-generational church committed to helping people connect to God, grow with others and discover their God-given purpose through every season of life.


While we are deeply rooted in our local community, our vision extends far beyond it. We are strong supporters of global missions, partnering to share the Gospel both locally and around the world.

What to expect

You will find here at Apostolic Center that we love to worship the one true God! A typical service last around and hour and a half and you won’t be disappointed!


Bring the whole family

Every Sunday morning we provide a fully staffed nursery, and an exciting Sunday School program for children kindergarten to 12th grade, all so that you can enjoy the service! We also provide college and careers classes and a young married couple’s class.


We’re here for you

If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, let one of our greeters or ushers know! We want it to be great experience!


Love

We are committed to loving God and loving others, and to be known for our love for one another.





Matthew 22:37-39:

“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”


Worship

We strive to glorify God through worship that is rooted in scripture, and that draws us closer to Him.





Psalm 95:6

“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.”


Service

We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness.




Matthew 25:40

“...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”


Evangelism

We seek to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all people, and to share the gospel through both deed and word.




Mark 16:15

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”


Discipleship

We prioritize the practice of discipling others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.



2 Timothy 2:2

“ And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.”


Stewardship

We strive to be wise stewards of the resources God has given us, using them to meet the needs of the church and community.




Matthew 25:21

“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”


Unity

We seek to foster unity in diversity, standing together as a church family united in our purpose of sharing God’s love.




Psalm 133:1

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”


Holiness

We strive to be a holy people, living in obedience to God’s Word and in surrender to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.




Leviticus 20:26

“And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the Lord am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine.”

Our Beliefs


  • The Bible

    We believe in the divine inspiration of the Bible, that it is the true and inspired word of God. We believe that the Bible is our standard for life, and its truth, integrity, and relevance is of utmost importance. The Bible is not just a book, but a living guide, full of God’s wisdom and guidance. Through scripture, we learn about God’s character, how to live and act, and how to grow in our spiritual journey. We believe that by reading and studying the Bible, we are able to draw closer to God and deepen our understanding of His love.


    We are founded upon the belief that the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God.


  • The Great Commision

    We believe in the great commission and are endeavoring to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with love, mercy and compassion.

  • God

    We believe there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4 ). He is the creator of heaven and earth, and of all living beings. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), as the Son (Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit).

  • Baptism

    We believe in water baptism by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sin. Through baptism we identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:11-14; Acts 2:38.

  • Holy Spirit

    We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking in other tongues. Acts 2:4


  • Prayer

    We believe in the power of prayer, both individually and corporately, as an expression of faith in God's work in our lives. Prayer is an essential part of a Christian life and is used to talk to God and to communicate with Him. We pray for guidance, strength, healing, protection, and for our families, friends, and community. Through prayer, we seek to deepen our understanding of God's will and His plans for our lives. Praying helps us grow closer to God and to gain a better understanding of His will and how we can best serve Him. When we pray, we open ourselves up to God and He will answer us in His own way and in His own time. Prayer is a beautiful and powerful way to communicate with our Heavenly Father and to seek His love and guidance.