Aletheia Bible Fellowship

Education · Wellness · Arts · Community

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How Our Ministry Flows

Ministry at ABF is mainly expressed in four lanes that help us love God and love each other in expressive, authentic and meaningful ways.

Community

Fostering loving relationships across all ages.

Ministries:
Baby Ruth’s, Cadre, Outsiders

Arts

Cultivating beauty through media, design, and publishing.

Ministries:
ABFid, Optics, Publishing

Wellness

Connecting our body to the Father and each other.

Ministries:
Haven, Counseling, Emberwatch

Education

Learning, teaching, and putting the Gospel into hearts and hands.

Ministries:
Sermons, Podcasts, Academy
Church-In-Community

What Are Sundays Like?

Aletheia Bible Fellowship is a non-insular “church-in-community.” It has no traditional place of worship; its primary form of worship is lived in the community as various acts of service.

Our Monthly Rhythm

Week
1
Streamed Sermons: Foundational teaching for the month, recorded at our ministry campus.
*Sermons dates are TBA and public attendance is not available at this time.
Week
2
House Church: Intimate worship held in various congregation homes throughout the region.
Weeks
3-4
Outreach & Witness: Active Pastoral Interaction, Public Bible Study, and on-the-spot counseling.
Week
5
Synergy Sunday: Visiting other churches to worship together and create meaningful connection.

ABF Ministry Campus

Damascus, OR 97089

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Bodylife Highlights

Ministries We’re Excited to Share

Ages 13+

Outsiders

A weekly time of chosen family for those learning what it means to be a person made in God’s image.

Ages 16+

Lūm

A bi-monthly gathering of young adults learning to take care of others and find their place in the greater church.

Daily Content

ABFStudios

Various podcasts by members of our congregation providing daily trusted content for our fast paced world.

Age 18+

The Elders’ Academy

A seven year course where men can learn how to shepherd the church, with hands on guidance through church history, Doctrinal studies and church administration.

Age 10+

Feast With Ravens

The house band of ABF that takes musicians of all skill levels and helps them to develop their craft for worship in songwriting, performance and production.

Counseling Resource

Insight Counseling

ABF’s biblical counseling resource that leverages the power of AI in submission to nouthetic principles.

Contact Counselor
Active Project

Project Lamplighter

A way to teach the church about the world around them by having real conversations while we fill out a survey. The lamplighter survey is updated each month and is offered in person every 2nd and 3rd Sunday in the community.

For these resources and more…

Reach out to our leadership team directly.

ABF Studios

Latest Teachings

Catch up on our monthly foundational sermons and weekly dialogue-style podcasts produced by ABF Studios.

Wellness & Bodylife

Our Leadership & Staff

Josh McGary

Senior Pastor · Since 2004

Husband of 15+ years. Father of 4. Artist, Teaching, Counseling, Bodylife.

Responsibilities include Preaching, Teaching, and developing resources for the church and the Christian Resource Cooperative.

Adam Kunkel

Attending Elder · Since 2019

Husband of 10+ years. Father of 2. Carpenter, Properties, Children’s Ministries.

Leads Internal Ministry for the 12 and under age group and maintains the ABF Ministry Campus.

James Pierzina

Elder · Since 2004

Husband of 25+ years. Father of 3. Tech Specialist, Senior Ministries.

Oversees Internal Ministries for congregants 50 and older and handles asset maintenance.

Colin Sakewitz

Attending Elder · Since 2019

Husband of 10+ years. Father of 3. Electrician, Youth Ministries.

Directs the 13-25 age group, The Outsiders youth resource, and Emberwatch.

Rev. Monte McGary

Elder Emeritus · Since 2004

Husband of 40+ years. Father of 3. Veteran, Professor.

Former Senior Pastor; currently teaches at Warner Pacific University and hosts Truth Time.

Justine Braks

Deacon of Counseling

Wife of 2 yrs. Mother of 2.

Administers counseling programs and co-hosts Nite Lite Radio.

Brittany Kunkel

Director of Optics & Legacy

Wife of 10+ yrs. Mother of 2.

Heads Project Vigilance and teaches in the Developmental Cadre program.

Mashayla McGary

Director of Internal Ministry

Wife of 15+ yrs. Mother of 4. Nutritionist.

Develops congregational resources and maintains general welfare.

Jon Parker

Finance Deacon

Husband of 15+ yrs. Father of 2.

Maintains the financial records and assets of the fellowship.

Heidi Parker

Director of External Ministry

Wife of 15+ yrs. Mother of 2.

Manages networking and external mindshare for the church.

Kelsey Salazar

Ministries Coordinator

Child care specialist. Youth leader.

Coordinates church calendars, volunteer days, and events.

Jasmin Pierzina

Bethany Sakewitz

Jacob Browning

Jennifer Browning

Jacquline Pierzina

Our Theology

Core Doctrinal Beliefs

Jesus Christ

In His manifestation, Jesus is both fully human and fully God.

The Trinity

God presents Himself through Trinitarian concepts: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – harmonious in a polity of three unique identities.

The Bible

The Holy Scriptures are self-evident, self-sustaining, sovereign, and divinely inspired. They are infallible in their presentation of the original intended meaning.

All sources for defining Truth must agree with the Holy Scriptures, which are complete for the accurate transmission of God’s revelation.

Sin & The State of Man

Sin is “missing the mark.” After Eden, humans are inherently sinners. Escape is impossible by human merit. The effect of sin is pervasive, extending to relationship, action, and emotional wellness.

God’s focus is not on sin, but rather on grace and the productive outworking of His economy through faith in Christ.

Salvation

Salvation is an unmerited gift, provided by the work of Jesus Christ alone, who defeated Death by rising from His sealed tomb.

Baptism

Baptism by immersion is a necessary event in our spiritual life and a key point in our spiritual health.

New to the Faith?

Where Do I Start Reading?

With 66 books to choose from, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. We’ve created this easy introduction guide to help you get started today!

Your Bible Should:

  • Contain all 66 books of Scripture
  • Be an easy translation to understand (we recommend **NLT**)
  • Be accessible to you every day
  • Ideally be a **Study Bible** with commentary

5 Books to Build Your Foundation

1. John Perspective into the life of Christ from His best friend.
2. Acts The history of the early church and the charge to share the Gospel.
3. Genesis & Exodus The creation story and the building blocks of our existence.
4. Romans A clear, bold explanation of salvation and our design as disciples.
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Aletheia Bible Fellowship is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your financial support enables us to continue our community outreach, fund ABF Studios, and maintain the Ministry Campus.

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