About Us | Good News Church

About Us

Welcome to Good News Church

We exist to honor and glorify God, to love and equip one another, and to overflow with the love of Christ to our community and those around us.

We are intentional in our message and everything we do — from the songs we sing, to the Word we preach, to the lessons taught in Kid’s Club — all with the Gospel at the center.

Join us every Sunday at 10 AM — we’d love to see you there!

Our Beliefs

We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.

In-Depth Statements of Faith

God
We believe in one God—eternal, all-powerful, and full of love—who exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Father
God the Father is the Creator of all things, perfect in holiness, wisdom, and love. He invites us into a personal relationship through Jesus.
The Son
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, coequal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. He is fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins by dying on the cross. He rose from the dead on the third day, demonstrating His power over sin and death. Jesus ascended to Heaven and will return one day to reign as King.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit lives within every believer, guiding, empowering, and transforming us to live like Jesus and share His love with others.
The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to us, written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the inspired, infallible source of truth for Christian belief and living. Because it comes from God, it is completely trustworthy and without error—our foundation for knowing Him and following His ways.
Salvation
People are made in the image of God, designed to reflect His character. Yet, because of sin—an attitude of disobedience—everyone is separated from God. Salvation is God’s free gift, not something we can earn by good works or self-improvement. It comes only by trusting in Jesus Christ as our Savior and turning from a self-directed life to follow Him in faith. When we receive Jesus, we are forgiven, made new, and given eternal life—beginning the moment we believe. Through salvation, God restores our relationship with Him and gives us a fresh start, a new purpose, and a life empowered by His grace.
The Church
The Church is not just a building—it’s the people of God, called together to worship, grow in faith, and share the gospel with the world. We believe the local church is God’s chosen place for believers to gather, serve, and live out their faith in community.
Water Baptism
Baptism is a public declaration of faith in Jesus. It symbolizes our new life in Christ and our decision to follow Him.
Communion
Communion is a sacred time to remember Jesus’ sacrifice and celebrate His presence. We do it regularly in unity as His Church.

Our Values

This is who we are and how we follow Jesus together

We Show Up

We don’t casually attend church—we commit to it. We gather consistently, build real relationships, and refuse to do faith alone.

Hebrews 10:24–25

We Invite Boldly

We don’t keep the good news to ourselves. We are always reaching, always inviting, always making room for one more.

Luke 14:23; Matthew 28:19

We Give Generously

We don’t hold back. We live open-handed—giving our time, our gifts, and our resources to what God is doing.

Acts 2:44–45; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8

We Pursue Growth

We refuse to stay the same. We are growing in our faith, our character, and the way we live every day.

Colossians 2:6–7; 2 Peter 3:18

We Choose Unity

We fight for relationships. We handle conflict biblically, extend grace quickly, and protect the unity of the church.

Ephesians 4:2–3, 31–32; Matthew 18:15

Our Pastor

Mark grew up in Central New York and stepped into ministry at his home church where he served for 20 years in many capacities. He and his family moved to Central Florida in 2023 to lead Good News Church into its next season.

Mark and his wife Stephanie have three kids and a shared passion for the local church, global missions and local outreach, and helping people live out the Gospel in everyday life.