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What We Believe
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God.
We believe Jesus Christ died for our sins and on the third morning He rose for our Justification.
According to scripture, accepting Christ as your Savior is the only way to heaven.
Service Times
In-Person Services
Sundays at 9AM + 11AM
We’d love to see you on Sundays.
Get Directions
We're located at 18909 S. Miles Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Our Pastor & First Lady
Dr. R. A. Vernon
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Dr. R. A. Vernon is the founder and senior pastor of The Word Church and has enjoyed a prolific career as a faith leader in the city of Cleveland, but the influence of his mission and message transcends geographical boundaries as he inspires audiences around the nation through social and digital media.
Dr. Vernon is also the co-founder of The Vernon Family Foundation and R. A. Vernon Ministries, two organizations that aim to empower people through education, outreach, and personal development.
Dr. Vernon understands the value of mentorship, and founded The Shepherds Connection, a group of some 200 senior pastors and their spouses from around the nation to whom he provides strategic leadership, counsel on pastoral and personal matters, and ministry development.
He is the author of several books including his newest work, Dr. R. A. Vernon’s 10 Rules of Dating: The Rules Have Changed.
Dr. Vernon has a Diploma of Theology with a concentration in Black Church Studies, a Master of Arts in Practical Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry with a concentration in church growth, all from Ashland Theological Seminary. He is married to Victory Vernon, and they have five children.
Dr. Victory Vernon
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Dr. Victory Vernon is an author, mentor, and leader. She is co-founder of The Word Church and Director of Women’s Ministry, where she creates and oversees programs to recognize, solicit, and celebrate contributions women make for the cause of Christ, in addition to designing events focused on the amplification of women’s voices and ideas. She oversees the Youth Department as well, where she mentors and trains young people to be leaders in their generation.
Dr. Victory is also the co-founder of The Vernon Family Foundation and R. A. Vernon Ministries, two organizations that aim to empower people through education, outreach, and leadership development.
She’s the author of I Am Victory: Kingdom Principles to a Victorious Life, a book she published via the multimedia publishing company she co-owns with her husband Dr. R. A. Vernon.
Dr. Victory has a bachelor’s in social work from Capital University, and both her master’s and doctorate in practical theology from Ashland Theological Seminary. She is married to Dr. R. A. Vernon and they have five children.
Our Worship Style
The Word Church is a non-traditional church with a very free style of worship. We believe in letting people express themselves to God in whatever way they feel comfortable.
FAQs
Find the most asked questions and their answers right here.
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Feel free to wear whatever you like as long as it’s respectful. The women of The Word never wear anything tight or short to church because they are “Kingdom Women.” Under no circumstances do we wear shorts to church unless we are participating in gymnasium activities.
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During our time of Praise and Worship, those who are physically able, should stand in honor of God, He’s worthy! Open your mind and heart to the singing done by the Choir and/or Praise Team and join in by singing, clapping your hands or lifting your hands in worship! Allow yourself to be moved by the spirit in your own way…He IS worthy!
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n honor of God and to focus on the preached word, no food or drink should ever be brought into the sanctuary. Once the formal service has begun, if you must leave the sanctuary, for any reason, you will not be permitted to return to your seat if you were seated within the first 18 rows from the Altar. We try to eliminate all distractions once the preached word is going forth.
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Yes. We offer Wednesday Word at 12 noon. They are designed for Christians to grow stronger in their walk with the Lord. Dr. Vernon believes that all serious Saints will attend Wednesday Word and Power Services at the time and location of their choice.
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We embrace “order and excellence” and ALWAYS start all services, at all locations, on time.
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Kidz In The Word is for all children from birth to 6th grade for all regularly scheduled services.
What about my kids?
Don't worry, we've got this. There's lots of fun to be had at Kidz In The Word where every week, our leaders pour into the next generation – raising up world-changers who love God and his house!