About Us
Welcome to Network Family Church
Welcome to Network Family Church, where we are committed to building a strong community centered on faith, love, and service.
Our core values
What We Believe
01.
The Scriptures
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21).
02.
The Godhead
Our God is One, but manifested in three Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, being coequal (Deut. 6:4; Phil. 2:6).
God the Father is greater than all; the Sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28; John 16:28; John 1:14). The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1; John 1:18; John 1:14).
The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 14:16; John 15:26).
03.
Man, his fall and redemption
Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. The Bible says “…all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God,” and “…There is none righteous, no, not one” (Rom. 3:10; 3:23). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God (Rom. 5:14; 1 John 3:8).
Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8–10).
04.
Eternal Life and the new birth
Man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced, produces eternal life (2 Cor. 7:10; John 3:3–5; 1 John 5:12).
05.
Water baptism
Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36–39).
The following recommendation regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted; to wit: “On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen.”
06.
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST
The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38,39; Acts 19:1–7; Acts 2:1–4).
07.
SANCTIFICATION
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return (Heb. 12:14; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 3:12–14; 1 Cor. 1:30).
Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8–10).
08.
DIVINE HEALING
Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (James 5:14,15; Mark 16:18; Isa. 53:4,5; Matt. 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24).
09.
RESURRECTION OF THE JUST AND THE RETURN OF OUR LORD
The angels said to Jesus’ disciples, “…This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” His coming is imminent. When He comes, “…The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air…” (Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:16,17).
Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years (Rev. 5:10; 20:6).
10.
HELL AND ETERNAL RETRIBUTION
The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire and, therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The lake of fire is literal. The terms “eternal” and “everlasting,” used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the Presence of God (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19-20).
- Matthew 28:18-20
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Our Vision
To encourage, train, and support believers to help usher in the last great move of the Spirit of God, before the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ..
Preach and Teach the Word of God
Acts 6:7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Worship God in the Spirit
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Reach the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Our Staff
Get to know us!
Get acquainted with the dedicated individuals who serve our church community with passion and commitment.
Jane Furqueron
George Sprouse
Rex Klepper
Will Taylor
Frank Remus
Jane Furqueron
George Sprouse
Rex Klepper
Will Taylor
Frank Remus
Our Leadership Team
These are the individuals who make it happen at Network Family Church. Our team is passionate about creating a welcoming and spiritually enriching community. Each member brings their own unique gifts and a shared commitment to serving God and His people. Together, we guide our congregation with faith, compassion, and integrity, ensuring that our church is a place of growth for all who join us.
Our Church
Where we got started?
Network Family Church was originally New Hope Worship Center and was birthed out of the desire of two Albion couples in 1987 who shared a vision for an interdenominational church where people of differing backgrounds could come together and Worship God. Through a divine connection Pastor Bill Steere came to offer leadership service in the founding of New Hope Worship Center.
The first Sunday service was held in an Albion home January 3rd 1988. A total of 11,500 phone calls were made in addition to mailings inviting people to the first public service. The church rented space in various locations as the membership grew. In 1989 land was purchased and a building was constructed in 1994 and latter additional space was added in 2003 giving a total of 25,500 square footage.
The Johnson Family
Rev. Bruce Johnson is the Pastor of Network Family Church in Albion Michigan. Since graduating from Rhema Bible College of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 1997 he has served in churches in many different capacities. Every step of the way he has been supported by his wonderful wife Kim. Kim is also a 1997 graduate of Rhema Bible College. They met there and married in 1998. They have three children; Seth, Sherrie, and Sam, who have been a blessing to the ministry and their parents over the years. Pastor Bruce is ordained through Rhema Ministerial Association International.
Our Church
Network Family Church is located at 13600 28 Mile Road just north of Albion. It is an interdenominational church which was founded in 1988 by Pastor William Steere. Services are held Sunday at 10 am, and a Wednesday night prayer and bible study service is held at 7 pm. Classes for the International School of Ministry are held weekly at the church. The church is associated with RHEMA Bible Church, Tulsa, OK As a ministry to the local community, Network Family Church operates a food pantry the first Tuesday each month.
You Are Welcome!
If you do not have a church family of your own, Rev. Bruce Johnson, the board of Elders and Directors of the church, (Rex Klepper, Will Taylor, George Sprouse, Frank Remus and Jane Furqueron) and the membership, invite you to come and visit the Network Family. The church provides a nursery, as well as “KidZone,” an active program for children during the Sunday service.
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