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Overview

At Word of God Christian Center (WOGCC), we are committed to be a people reaching people through Jesus Christ. We also recognize that God has allowed us to form as an independent church in the Aransas Pass area to be used to present balanced teaching of the Word through the power of the Holy Spirit. We feel we are called to be used in a specific way in our community to further the Kingom of God.

We invite you to learn more about WOGCC and it's ministries by exploring this website and all it has to offer. Of course, if you have any questions, you are welcome to call (361-758-8196) or email us (wogcc@experiencetheword.net) We would love to have you join us for a worship service this Sunday. would love to have you join us for a worship service this Sunday.

Our Pastors

Gene and Janice Hale have shepherded the Word of God Church since 1983. Since that time, God has raised up a tremendous work that centers around education. Both Rev. & Mrs. Hale have worked in Christian education for over 20 years. God has continued to multiply the vision allowing this ministry to support various outreaches around the world as well as several Bible-training institutions. It is the desire of these great leaders to impart the vision of reaching homes, communities and countries for the Lord. By developing a strong local church, a pattern can be readily established for... "People Reaching People".
Your interest in this ministry is greatly appreciated. If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact us at your convenience.

Janice Hale…

Janice and her husband are Co-Pastors of Word of God Christian Center in Aransas Pass, Texas. Janice and her husband have three children and ten grandchildren.

Janice was born in Oklahoma and became a Christian as a young girl. It was there that she met and married her husband. After retiring from the United States Navy in 1974, Janice and her husband became very active in Christian Education. She has taught in Christian schools for more than twenty-five years. Janice has spoken in many women’s conferences, served in Women’s Aglow and has been a Pastor’s wife for more than twenty years.

Gene Hale…

Gene Hale was called to the ministry at the age of 15. After having served 20 years in the United States Navy, he retired in 1974 and entered into the full time ministry. Serving his local church, he led praise and worship, directed the choir, taught Sunday School and worked faithfully in children’s ministry for many years. In addition to his church responsibilities, Gene traveled locally with this family presenting the Gospel in song. He later was given the opportunity to establish a Southern Gospel Music radio program in his community that remains unprecedented to this day. In the mid 70’s, he was presented with the exciting and rapidly growing concept of Christian Education. Instrumental in the formation of one highly successful Christian School in Beeville, TX, and his expertise was called on again in 1979 to help in the start up of yet another Christian School in Brownsville, TX. In August of 1983, with his wife of 25 years by his side, he became Pastor of Word of God Church in Aransas Pass, TX. Since that time, the church has flourished and become effective in their God given mandate to be… “people reaching people”…

Pastor’s vision is… “to make ready a people prepared for the Lord”. Under the leadership and direction of the Holy Spirit, this is literally being accomplished around the world through Missions, Bible Training Centers and Christian Education.

Weekly Service Times
10:30 am Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am Sunday Little Lambs (0-4 yrs)
10:30 am Sunday K.I.D.S. Church (5-11 yrs)
7:15 pm Wednesday Worship Service
7:15 pm Wednesday Turn Tide Youth (12-18 yrs)
7:45 pm Wednesday Spirit Led Kids (5-11 yrs)

Monthly Meetings
8:00 am 2nd Sunday Male Call
5:00 pm 2nd Sunday Ladies of Excellence
7:00 pm 3rd Monday S.O.S.

Balanced - Independent - Spirit Filled
What does that mean?

* Balanced. It has been said that, "There is a ditch...on either side of the road". In life we often get out of one ditch and fall right into the other. The same can happen with the teaching of God's Word, and being conscious of that, Pastor Hale delivers balanced teaching that will help lead you out of your ditch and onto Christ centered living.
* Independent. /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-di-pen-duhnt] –adjective - not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: At Word of God Church we are under the Authority of God, and as such, seek to not be influenced by the doctrines of man and the influence of society. We are independent of any denominational affiliation and while we feel there is nothing wrong with many denominations, we are led by God to form an autononomous church body.
* Spirit Filled. Every believer has been offered the companionship of the Holy Spirit and we are here to help you discover what that means and where it can take you in your Christian life.

Simple Ministry Focus

o Worship (spirit-filled, biblically based, contemporary, and led with excellence)

o CDT (continuous discipleship training, Wednesdays, small peer groups)

o Preschool/Children Ministry (safe, fun, and inviting)

o Youth Ministry (high energy, innovative, accepting, and engaging) .

o Missions (local and global strategic partnerships)

Our Doctrine
1. The verbal inspiration of the Sacred Scriptures as originally given. (II Tim. 3:16; I Cor. 2:13)
2. The Trinity of the Godhead. (Matt.28:19; Col. 2:9)
3. The creation, test, and fall of man, as recorded in Genesis; his total spiritual depravity and inability to attain to Divine Righteousness. (Rom. 5:12-18)
4. The Savior of men, the Lord Jesus Christ, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, true God and true man. (Luke 1:26-35; John 1:18; Is. 9:6)
5. Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day, and personally appeared to His disciples. (I Cor. 15:1-4; Rom. 4:25)
6. The salvation of sinners by grace, through faith in the perfect and sufficient work of the Cross of Calvary, by which we secure the remission of sins. (Eph. 2:8-9; Heb. 9:12; Rom. 5:11)
7. The bodily ascension of Jesus to Heaven, His exaltation, and His personal coming for His Church. (John 14:2-3; I Thess. 4:13-18)
8. Baptism of the believer by immersion in water, in obedience to the example and command of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Matt. 3:13-17; 28:19)
9. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit as an experience subsequent to salvation, with the scriptural evidence of speaking in tongues. (Acts 2:1-4; 8:14-17; 10:44-46)
10. The gifts of the Spirit being exercised and practiced as manifest in the early church. (I Cor. 12:14)
11. The healing of the body by Divine Power, or Divine Healing as practiced by the early church. (Acts 4:30; Rom. 8:11; I Cor. 12:9; James 5:14; Matt. 8:17; I Peter 2:24; Mark 16:17-20)
12. The Lord’s Memorial, commonly called the Lord’s Supper, for believers. (I Cor. 11:23-32)
13. The eternal life of the believer and the eternal punishment of the unbeliever. (John 3:16-18; II Thess. 1:8; 2:12; Rev. 20:10-15; Romans 6:23)
14. The reality and personality of satan. (Job 1:7; II Cor. 11:14; Eph. 4:27; James 4:7)
15. The Great Commission of the church to spread the gospel to the world. (Matt. 18:18-20; Mark 16:15-18)

You may wonder about some of the things you may experience in our meetings…

Lifting Up Holy Hands

I Tim. 2:8…I will that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. Ps. 63:4…I will lift up my hands in thy name. Ps. 134:2…Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord.

Clapping and Shouting Praises

Ps. 47:1…Clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. Ps. 98:6-8…With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King…Let the floods clap their hands...Is. 12:6…Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Speaking In Tongues

Mark 16:17…And these signs shall follow those who believe…they shall speak with new tongues. Acts 2:4…And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues. I Cor. 14:2,4,27…He who speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not unto men but unto God. I Cor. 14:39…forbid not to speak with tongues.

Prophecy and Interpretation of Tongues

I Cor. 12:8,10…To one is given by the spirit…prophesy; to another the interpretation of tongues. I Cor. 14:3,5…He who prophesies speaks unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort…greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks with tongues (in the church) unless he interprets, that the church may receive edifying.

Singing In The Spirit

I Cor. 14:15…I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding, also. Eph. 5:18-19…be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

Word of Knowledge

I Cor. 12:8…For to one is given by the Spirit the word of knowledge. John 4:29…Come, see a man who told me all things that ever I did. Acts 10:19…While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, behold, three men seek thee.

Laying On Of Hands

Mark 16:17-28…And these signs shall follow those who believe…they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Acts 19:6…And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them, and they spake with tongues and prophesied.

Being Slain In The Spirit

II Chron. 5:14…The priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God. Acts 9:3-4…and suddenly there shined round about him (Saul) a light from heaven; And he fell to the earth. Rev. 1:10, 17…I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice…and when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead.

Dancing Before The Lord

II Sam. 6:14…And David danced before the Lord with all his might. Ps. 150:4…Praise him with the timbrel (tambourine) and dance. Acts 3:8…And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.