A2 CHURCH
IS AN ACTS 2 BIBLICALLY FUNCTIONING COMMUNITY IN BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA
ACTS 2
Our name A2 Church comes from Acts 2:42-47
In Acts 2, the early church formed a remarkable community—one shaped and sustained by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They gathered regularly, and their worship was beautifully holistic: liturgical in rhythm, charismatic in expression, and evangelical in mission. These men and women encountered the living God and experienced a life-changing relationship with Jesus.
We desire to be a community of believers who experience the presence of God through Spirit-led, sacrament-rich worship—where hearts are awakened, lives are changed, and Jesus remains the center of all we do.
Our Mission
To glorify God
and lead people
into a life-changing relationship
with Jesus.
We are a community devoted to helping one another become more like Jesus in the way we live life and love others because of His great love for us. We embrace the invitation to love God fully and people deeply so that our family, neighborhood, city, and world become more like heaven.
we are a church for real people
We invite everyone to come as you are and discover who God created you to be.
In a world marked by church hurt, confusion, and denominational divides, A2 Church longs to be a place where ordinary people with real stories can come as they are and feel truly at home. We’re not interested in pretending. We’re not striving for perfection. We’re committed to creating a community where authenticity is honored, questions are welcomed, and grace is extended freely.
A2 is a diverse family of believers—people from different backgrounds, generations, and journeys of faith—brought together by the transforming love of Jesus. Whether you’ve been following Christ for years, are returning to church after a long time away, or are just beginning to explore faith, there is space for you here.
We believe the church should be a refuge, not a battlefield; a place of healing, not harm; a community that reflects the heart of Jesus, full of truth, compassion, and hope. At A2, we’re building a church for real people—people who desire a genuine encounter with God and a community that walks with them through every season of life.
History
After almost two decades of ministry within established denominational churches, Chris and Janet Goins felt compelled to pray about planting a new church specifically focused on reaching people not yet connected with Jesus Christ or a local church. After much prayer and seeking counsel from trusted advisors, they sensed a leading to plant a new church in Birmingham, Alabama.
The mission of this church was simple: “…to glorify God and lead people into a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ.” This church would be “…a church for people who’ve given up on church,” and focus on reaching people who are not connected with either Jesus or a local church. In a conversation with friends while discussing the desire to be an “Acts 2 biblically functioning community,” Chris and Janet felt inspired to name the Church “A2 Church” after Acts 2:42-47 which describes the activity and impact of the first-century church. The dream for A2 Church could be summed up like this: “Two thousand years ago there was a group of people consumed by the adventure of following Jesus. They took Him at His word! They were fully alive, passionate and joyful. They were radically different! “These men and women were filled with and controlled by the Holy Spirit. They wholeheartedly devoted themselves to God’s Word. They were committed to doing life together. They prayed with conviction and confidence. When they prayed, things actually happened! They were passionate and God-centered in worship. Their influence and impact eventually transformed the world. “A2 Church is more than a building or organization. It’s a diverse group of believers united by their relationship with Jesus and committed to being an ‘Acts 2, biblically functioning community.’”
The first informational meeting for A2 took place on Sunday evening, May 18, 2008 in the living room of Chris and Janet’s home. Six months later, A2 Church officially launched on November 9, 2008 with approximately 90 people in attendance. In June 2013 A2 purchased 14+ acres of land on Highway 280. Since then, we’ve continued to develop the campus and create the kind of community you’re experiencing right now! In June of 2023, the Montgomery Family (Skot, Jamie, Cedar, Smith, and Avett) accepted the call to lead A2 and to continue the incredible legacy that was created before them.
Our Statement of FAITH
The sole basis of our belief is the Bible, which is uniquely God-inspired, without error, and the final authority on all matters on which it bears. As the Bible teaches, there is one God, eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – each possessing all the attributes of Deity.
God created humans to have fellowship with Him, but they defied God by sinfully going their own way. As a result, we need God’s saving grace to end our alienation from Him. Salvation comes only through God’s saving grace – not human effort – and must be received personally by repentance and faith.
Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Trinity, lived a sinless life on earth and voluntarily paid for our sin by dying on the cross as our substitute. This accomplishes salvation for all who receive grace by trusting in Him alone. He rose from the dead and is the only mediator between us and God. He will return to earth to consummate history.
The Holy Spirit draws sinners to Christ, equips believers for personal growth and service and empowers believers to share the message of God’s love with the unchurched. The church’s role is to glorify God and serve those in need.
At the end, everyone will experience bodily resurrection and the judgment. Those forgiven through Jesus Christ will enjoy eternal fellowship with God. Those who have not received the free gift of forgiveness offered through Jesus Christ will be eternally separated from God in a place called hell.
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