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OUR BELIEFS
We believe that the Bible is God’s Word. It is accurate, authoritative and applicable to our everyday lives.
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We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.
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We believe that sin has separated each of us from God and His purpose for our lives.
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We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ as both God and man is the only One who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless and exemplary life, died on the cross in our place, and rose again to prove His victory and empower us for life.
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We believe that in order to receive forgiveness and the ‘new birth’ we must repent of our sins, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and submit to His will for our lives.
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We believe that in order to live the holy and fruitful lives that God intends for us, we need to be baptized in water and be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit enables us to use spiritual gifts, including speaking in tongues.
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We believe in the power and significance of the Church and the necessity of believers to meet regularly together for fellowship, prayer and the ‘breaking of bread’.
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We believe that God has individually equipped us so that we can successfully achieve His purpose for our lives which is to worship God, fulfill our role in the Church and serve the community in which we live.
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We believe that God wants to heal and transform us so that we can live healthy and blessed lives in order to help others more effectively.
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We believe that our eternal destination of either Heaven or hell is determined by our response to the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming back again as He promised.
PASTOR MICHAEL RAGOZZINO
LEAD PASTOR
Pastor "Mikey" serves as the lead pastor of 3C's Church. From the bustling streets of downtown Pittsburgh to the serene embrace of nature in our woodland church, Pastor Mikey's journey has been nothing short of remarkable... Over the last couple years 3C's has witnessed Pastor Mikey's transformation from a young and single pastor to a loving husband blessed with a beautiful family. Pastor Mikey and Ewelina are proud parents to two wonderful children: Izayah and Jasmine.
Pastor Mikey wasn’t always a pastor. He battled drug addiction for almost 20 years that ravaged his life until he found greater love. Once a desperate man shooting heroin daily and roaming Pittsburgh’s streets high, pastor Mikey is now a community leader, preaching the Gospel and helping feed the hungry, clothing the poor and ministering to the troubled. He is the living proof that God can change lives. Pastor Mikey is on a mission to save others still caught in that life, both by bringing them to God and helping them into recovery. By saving souls and saving lives.
Prior to joining 3C's, Pastor Mikey has served wholeheartedly for 5 years as the children's pastor, and his love for the little ones is undeniable. It's not hard to see that he is a kid at heart himself. Alongside his wife, he travels to East Africa several times a year to volunteer in all the AOEA orphanages and projects.
EVANGELIST SAM CHILDERS
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SENIOR PASTOR / FOUNDER
Evangelist Sam Childers is better known as the "Machine Gun Preacher" and he's a motorcyclist, author, and humanitarian. His life is the basis of the Hollywood Machine Gun Preacher that centers around his transition from a drug-dealing biker to a man who found God and turned his focus to rescuing kids in some of Africa's most dangerous areas. Sam is a charismatic motivational speaker, travels the globe spreading messages of hope and empowerment. Meanwhile, his wife Justine devotes all of her time and energy to running Angels of East Africa Uganda, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Sam and Justine's hearts beat with a relentless passion for serving others.
PASTOR ANDREW ORR
Since 2021, Pastor Andy has been serving as an associate pastor at 3C’s Church, where he leads with passion and dedication. As the head of the children's ministry for ages 5-12, he plays a vital role in nurturing the faith and spiritual growth of our young members. His heart for children and his commitment to guiding them through their early journey with Christ makes him a cherished part of our church family. Andrew brings energy, creativity, and love to everything he does making a lasting impact on both the children and the entire 3C’s community.
The Orr family moved to Central city area to be closer to 3C’s Church, where they feel blessed to serve and be a part of the Community. Andrew, Jessica, and their two beautiful children, Levi and Gionna, are excited to contribute to the church and grow alongside its members. They enjoy spending time together and building meaningful connections with others at 3C’s Church and in the community.
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CHILDREN / ASSOCIATE PASTOR
WORSHIP / ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Pastor Keith joined our church family in 2020 from Pittsburgh, PA. He is a loving husband to his wife Sarah and loving father to his beautiful daughters Eden, Zoe, and Chloe. His journey with the Lord is a powerful testimony of transformation, having been set free from addiction, hopelessness, and depression when he surrendered his life to Jesus in 2017. Ordained in 2022, Pastor Keith carries a deep passion for praise and worship and a desire to see lives changed through the gospel.
With a heart for missions, Pastor Keith has traveled to Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Guatemala, sharing the love of Christ in hospitals, rehabs, mountain villages, and even a garbage dump. He has witnessed deliverance and healing and has preached the gospel both in-person and through livestreams to people as far as Pakistan. His vision is to advance the kingdom of God in Central City, the Laurel Highlands, and beyond, bringing the message of hope through preaching, song, and faith.
Pastor Keith’s heart is for people to encounter the transformative love of Jesus, be set free from oppression, and live out their God-given purpose. He believes in the power of worship and song to break chains and desires to see revival in every corner of our community and to the ends of the earth!
