WHO WE ARE

Here at Carthage Church of God, we’re a community of people who genuinely love Jesus and love people. Our heart is to see His Word accelerated, His mission advanced, and His will accomplished, not just inside the church, but in our homes, neighborhoods, and city.

We believe church should feel like family. That means there's a place for you here. No matter your story, background, or where you are in your journey with God. Our mission is all about building a strong, Christ-centered community so that together, we can impact the community around us with the hope and power of the Gospel.

Whether you’re new in your faith, returning to church, or looking for a place to grow deeper, we invite you to come and experience what God is doing at Carthage Church of God. We’re excited about the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Welcome home—we can’t wait to meet you!

Meet Our Pastors

Pastor Dylan and Olivia Lawson

Pastor Dylan and his wife Olivia have a heart and passion for building community, seeing the whole family connect and grow within the church, and to see people come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Pastor Dylan has served in ministry for over 12 years as a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, and is now the Lead Pastor of Carthage Church of God.

Olivia is a devoted teacher and is passionate about children. She just recently accepted a position as a 4th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at Carthage Elementary.

Pastor Dylan and Olivia have two precious daughters, Evelyn and Emily. As a family, they enjoy all things outdoors. Hiking, Kayaking, and biking.

What We Believe

WE BELIEVE:

The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.

  • In the verbal inspiration of the Bible

  • In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

  • That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.

  • That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.

  • That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.

  • In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.

  • Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people.

  • In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.

  • In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost.

  • In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

  • Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.

  • In the Lord’s Supper and washing of the saints’ feet.

  • In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.

  • In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.