ABOUT US

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Our History

In the early to middle 1960’s Reverend Henry Robertson took in 15 members into the Church of God after a week of revival at the church on 9th and Ludlow Streets in Hamilton, Ohio. The young church was unable to remain at the location due to city zoning ordinances at the time. Robertson’s church purchased the building at 7th and Chestnut and began to meet in the basement until the former owners moved into their new location on Princeton Road. The church was officially organized with the Church of God, Cleveland Tennessee in 1965. After the 7th and Chestnut building was sold, the property was purchased and the first sanctuary was built at the current location in 1967.
The Fairfield Church of God was established for 50 years now at the current location. Faithful pastors and members have ensured that the Spirit-filled message and Gospel of Jesus Christ has had a witness to thousands in the area, and for much of its existence, provided a spiritual hub and home for hundreds of believers at a time.
Today, Pastors Patrick and Melissa Owens invite you to partner with us as we write the subsequent chapters of this church’s fruitful history. March with us as we move forward into that future together! Learn with us who God is making us and where He is leading us as we endeavor to be and develop disciples who Gather, Grow, Give, and Go!

OUR MISSION

Gather, Grow, Give, Go

Our Mission and Vision

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WE GATHER

Because we accept God's invitation to know Him, His Word, and will, we pursue him through intimate worship, consistent engagement with His Word, and a lifestyle of prayer. We do this individually (daily prayer and devotion) and corporately (when we the church gather) by God's design. 

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WE GROW

As "New Creations" in Christ, we are destined to live and grow. We grow by connection, interaction, and multiplication with other committed disciples. We learn through relationships with others; this includes fellowship, prayer, and study with small groups at the church, as well as serving others on various ministry teams.

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WE GIVE

God invites us to involve and invest ourselves and our resources in His Church and His mission on the Earth. The local church is not only God's design, it is the most practical and logical place for his disciples to do this. So we give financially into and through the local church.

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WE GO

This is the call of God to give of our time and our service inside and outside the local church. One cannot escape the scriptural call from the heart of God to go and tell others about His amazing love, saving grace, and the invitation to follow Him and be a part of His family. This is where we compel others to Gather, Grow, Give, and Go, telling others the Good news. We invite others to join us on the journey!

OUR DECLARATION OF FAITH

Fairfield.Church is a Church of God congregation and has the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.

We Believe

In the verbal inspiration of the Bible.

In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.

That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.

That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.

In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.

Holiness to be God's standard of living for His people.

In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.

In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.

In the Lord's Supper and washing of the saints' feet.

In the second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.

In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.

OUR TEAM

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    Pastor Patrick Owens

    Lead Pastor

    Patrick graduated Lee University in 1994 and Liberty University in 2013. He served as a church planter and pastor in Georgia and Ohio beginning in 1994. He was honored to accept the current call to pastor the Fairfield Church of God in 2016. He has also served as a hospice chaplain, special education teacher and addiction ministry administrator. He has a passion for discipleship and leading the local church for community and global impact and evangelization. He and Melissa were married in 2009 and began to blend a modern day “Brady Bunch” with their 6 children.

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    Pastor Melissa Owens

    Co Pastor

    Melissa is no stranger to ministry. She served the prestigious Princeton Pike Church of God for nearly 30 years as a vocalist, jail and prison minister and part of the outreach team serving the hurting and needy of Hamilton, Ohio. She has appeared on TBN and is a much beloved soloist in the region. More recently, she received credentials as a minister in the Church of God. Melissa has a passion for worship and leading people into an inner court experience. She also has a passion for creating an environment for women to serve one another and the Body of Christ and to see them come together to be refueled for ministry in their respective churches. She hosts a monthly Women’s Ministry service open to all women from all churches. The “Filling Station” provides an atmosphere of safety and women are encouraged to be honest, transparent and “get real” with God. She is committed to excellence and inspires others to aspire to give their very best.

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    Pastor Brian & Melanie Griffin

    Lead Worship Pastors

    Brian and Melanie direct our growing music ministry, tech ministry, and are currently laboring to see that there is a place for teens to gather and grow at Fairfield Church of God. They and their 3 children, Joshua, Rebecca and Noah, are amazing additions to our family here. The whole family is active in spreading the Good News about Jesus in the community. Along with many pastoral responsibilities they are passionate about, Fairfield.Church STUDENTS serving Teens in 7th -12th grade Wednesdays at 7 pm. Brian is also a welcomed addition to our preaching team.