WHO WE ARE
Templo Nueva Jerusalén is known as an innovative church. Founded on May 1977 by a group of ten Hispanic families, Templo Nueva Jerusalén was the first Spanish language Pentecostal church in the City of Daly City. Characterized by our evangelistic zeal, solid Bible teaching and joyous worship, we have drawn people from all 22 Spanish speaking countries and from all walks of life.
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OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to evangelize, disciple, serve and worship. In pursuit of this purpose, we are committed to reaching all peoples with the life-giving message of Jesus Christ. We are committed to seeing them solidly rooted in the truths of God’s word, the Bible. We are committed to helping them fulfill God’s purpose for their lives through ministry and service to God. We are committed to helping them enjoy a loving, intimate relationship with God.
MINISTRIES
PASTORAL
Our current pastor is Reverend Rafael N. Soto. Reverend Soto took on the role of Senior Pastor in November 2006. He served as Associate Pastor from 1989 through 2006 under the mentorship of the late Reverend Esteban Camarillo. Pastor Soto is a respected minister, leader, Bible teacher and conference speaker.
MEN’S MINISTRIES
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
YOUTH MINISTRIES
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
INTERCESSARY PRAYER
MARRIAGE MINISTRIES
PARENTS IN ACTION
WHAT WE BELIEVE
ABOUT THE BIBLE
We believe that the Bible is fully inspired by God, that it is entirely trustworthy and is our guide for faith and life.
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ABOUT GOD
We believe that God is the Creator of all that exists, both seen and unseen. He is eternal and completely good, knowing all things, having all power and majesty. He exists eternally as the Trinity, in three persons, yet one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
ABOUT JESUS
We believe that God expressed Himself in human form through Jesus Christ. Jesus was born of the virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. We believe He was crucified for the sins of us all, rose again from the dead and ascended to heaven.
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit, sent from God to live in all who believe in Jesus, teaches, comforts, and empowers us, giving each follower of Jesus diverse gifts for serving in the church and serving others in the world. We believe that it is through the Holy Spirit that we change and develop a holy life and Jesus-like character.
ABOUT SALVATION
We believe that all people are created with dignity and great value in the image of God. That people were created to live in a thriving relationship with God. However, through our sin (failing to live by God’s moral standards), we break our intended relationship with God, and we experience the sad consequences of that broken relationship, both spiritually and socially. However, because of God’s love for us, He sent His Son, Jesus, to rescue us from those consequences and to restore our broken relationship with God, through Jesus´ death on the cross, a perfect act of redemption for each of us. We receive the gift of forgiveness and are spiritually reborn through repenting (changing our mind and heart) of our sin and placing faith in Jesus alone.
ABOUT THE CHURCH
We believe that the church is comprised of any person, anywhere in the world who puts faith in Jesus. The church itself is people who are empowered by God’s Spirit to be part of the mission of Jesus here on earth. The church is one global community, but has smaller, local expressions, such as Capital Christian Center. Each local church expression has a unique personality, and we see beauty in that diversity. We believe that the church does not exist for itself but exists as a community of worshipers who are here to serve others, as we bring the love and hope of Jesus to the world around us.
ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE AND END TIMES
We believe there are a literal heaven and hell and that one day Jesus will return, although we approach the topics of the afterlife and end times with great mystery and wonder.
Templo Nueva Jerusalén is affiliated with The Assemblies of God whose Statement of Fundamental Truths can be found at www.ag.org.