What’s On
We are a warm, friendly, welcoming church with people of all ages and backgrounds. We love people and live to make a difference where we live by sharing the love of Jesus in both word and action.
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus
Champion Church’s Vision
We describe our vision with the word R.A.C.E. (Relationship / All Scripture / Community / Equipping) and it is birthed from the following scripture:
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:1-3
A restored, living relationship with God through Jesus. We also value real relationships with one another.
We believe the Bible; we teach the Bible and we will encourage you to dive into your Bible.
We are not meant to run this race alone. Church is a family where we encourage and support one another
We want every believer to be equipped to grow and serve, discovering their God-given gifts and calling.
Our Leaders
Michael is Champions Church’s minister. He was born and raised in Nottingham where he worked in horticulture until being called to ministry and studied at Mattersey Hall Bible College. After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Christian Leadership from the University of Wales, Michael relocated to Skipton and became minister at Champions Church in 2012. Michael also has obtained an MA in Practical Theology from the University of Chester. He is an accredited Minister with Assemblies of God Great Britain. Michael is passionate about seeing people equipped and also in raising leaders. Michael enjoys holidays in the UK and abroad, visiting stately homes, DIY projects, watching a good movie and cats.
Michael is married to JJ, a Filipino, full of joy, immensely creative, who enjoys cooking, exploring the beauty of Yorkshire and meeting up with friends. She has a degree in Behavioural Sciences from the University of the Philippines in Manila and was a teacher at an International School in Dongguan, China prior to joining Michael in the UK. JJ currently works full time at a building society in mortgage services. JJ currently oversees our AV desk, worship planning and treasury.
Michael and JJ have a beautiful little girl who enjoys nursery, Mini Champions Parent and Toddler Group, being part of children’s ministry on Sundays, wellies, meals at home and meals out, singing and meeting up with her friends.
Statement of Faith
Read what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, and other significant aspects of our faith. Our beliefs guide our decisions as a church.
We believe that the Bible (i.e. the Old and New Testaments excluding the Apocrypha), is the inspired Word of God, the infallible, all sufficient rule for faith and practice.
2 Timothy 3:15-16; 2 Peter 1:21
We believe in the unity of the One True and Living God who is the Eternal, Self-Existent “I AM”, Who has also revealed Himself as One being co-existing in three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14
We believe in the Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Miraculous Ministry, Substitutionary Atoning Death, Bodily Resurrection, Ascension and continuous Intercession of Jesus Christ and in His personal, visible, bodily return in power as the hope of all believers.
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22; Acts 2:22, 10:38; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 9:12; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4; Acts 1:9; Ephesians 4:8-10; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25; 1 Corinthians 15:22-24, 51-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelations 20:1-6
We believe in the fall of man, who was created pure and upright, but fell by voluntary transgression.
Genesis 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21
We believe in salvation through faith in Christ, who, according to the Scriptures, died for our sins, was buried and was raised from the dead on the third day, and that through His sacrifice on the cross we can have a relationship with God the Father.
Titus 2:11, 3:5-7; Romans 10:8-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
This experience is also known as the new birth, and is an instantaneous and complete work of the Holy Spirit upon faith in Jesus Christ.
John 3:5-6; James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 5:1
We believe that all who have truly repented and believe in Jesus as Lord and Saviour are commanded to be baptised by full immersion in water.
Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47-48; Acts 2:38-39
We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit for every believer with power for service, the essential, biblical evidence of which is the speaking with other tongues as the Spirit enables.
Acts 1:4-5, 8, 2:4, 10:44-46, 11:14-16, 19:6
We believe in the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of Christ in the Church today.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 28; Ephesians 4:7-16
We believe in holiness of life and conduct in obedience to the command of God.
1 Peter 1:14-16; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 1 John 2:6
We believe that healing from sickness by Divine Healing is provided for in the Atonement.
Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:13-16
We believe that all who have truly repented and believe in Christ as Lord and Saviour should regularly participate in Breaking of Bread.
Luke 22:14-20; 1 Corinthians 11:20-34
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all disciples who will live for eternity in the new heaven and the new earth for all those who follow Jesus. We also believe in the everlasting, conscious punishment of all whose names are not written in the Book of Life.
Daniel 12:2-3; John 5:28-29; 1 Corinthians 15:22-24; Matthew 25:46; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelations 20:10-15
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