Is Remnant affiliated with any other church or denomination?
Nope. Remnant is an independent church that was planted by some guys from very different denominational backgrounds. For that reason, Remnant pretty much uses only one source to regulate how it operates. . . The Bible.
What should I wear to a service at Remnant?
Remnant is very casual. The people that attend Remnant’s services dress comfortably in whatever they feel like. Come as you are—unless you’re naked or in your skimpy pajamas! (Come to think of it, some people have shown up in their pajamas.) Bottom line: At Remnant, we don’t want you to ever feel under-dressed—sheesh, even our pastor’s wear shorts and sandals!
What version of the Bible does Remnant use?
Many. Though Remnant respects and honors the older, traditional versions of the Bible, we also recognize the incredible advances that have been made in translating and the manuscripts that have been made available in recent years to translate from. For this reason, you will more than likely find our pastors teaching from the newer, more culturally relevant versions such as the ESV (English Standard Version), NIV (New International Version), NAS (New American Standard), NLT (New Living Translation) and CEV (Contemporary English Version) with occasional quotes from The Message (of course we know it is not a version, but a paraphrase—and we credit Eugene Peterson almost every time!)
What is the worship music like at Remnant?
Loud. It isn’t your grandma’s church music—unless your grandma likes to rock out. At Remnant, we believe that worship music should be culturally relevant while at the same time, honoring to God. This is why you’ll find brand new songs, songs that have been around for a few years and songs that have been around for centuries; all done in a modern style. Of course, Remnant recognizes that music is only one form of worship, and a true worshipper will worship God not only through song but also through every other aspect of their life. Therefore, worship happens at home, in the work place, at school, and basically anywhere God is being honored. But as for Remnant’s music—let’s face it. . . Remnant will more than likely never have a pipe organ.
Would you describe Remnant as conservative or liberal?
Both. Don’t freak out before you hear the explanation: At Remnant we are theologically conservative, yet culturally liberal. Now, that doesn’t mean we believe you can live however you want as long as you hold on to traditional beliefs about God. No, in fact, we believe that the fundamental truths found in God’s Word should affect the way you live without making you boring, archaic and irrelevant to the modern culture. Our desire is to teach the unchanging truths of God’s Word through ever-changing methods. While we do not compromise the truth found in the Bible, we are constantly rethinking how to communicate those truths in a way that makes sense to the average person. (For more specific information on what we believe, see Remnant Values.)
Why does Remnant participate in so many “non-church” activities in the community?
Remnant has a strong desire to serve people. By serving people, we allow God to use us to touch their lives without even mentioning His name. Our community needs to see us living out the truths we profess, otherwise we’re just making noise. It’s not about making ourselves visible to the community; it’s about making ourselves available.
Does Remnant have a program for children?
Yes! Remnant Kids is a fun learning time for children that is offered during our services. It is for all children ages 4 (potty-trained) thru 10 years old. Remnant Kids is well-staffed by trained individuals with many years of children’s ministry experience. There is also a nursery available for children ages 0-3. Parents are encouraged to take their children to the nursery or to the Remnant Kids program (across the street) before the service begins. All nursery attendants and Remnant Kids staff have federal background checks in order to ensure your child’s safety.
Why doesn’t Remnant take an offering during services?
Most churches do set aside a time during their meetings dedicated to giving. When Remnant was still in the planning stages, it was decided that we would not ask for money as a part of our regular services. Remnant does communicate the importance of giving as the subject occurs in the course of our regular teaching of the Bible through a series or book; but those are the only times the topic is mentioned. There are multiple reasons for this which our pastors would love to share with you if this answer doesn’t satisfy your curiosity. They can be reached at jerry@remnantchurchiv.com or jeremiah@remnantchurchiv.com. If you wish to give to Remnant, we welcome your gift and would remind you that it is tax deductible. Monetary gifts can be placed in a designated receptacle on Sundays at Remnant (which is unmarked, so just ask one of our volunteers and they will point it out to you).