About Us
Family Church Erie
Family Church is a non-denominational church located in Erie, Pennsylvania. With contemporary worship, solid Bible-based teaching and great ministries for people of all ages, Family Church is a safe place for your whole family.
Family Church Jamestown began in 2003 under the direction of the Rev. Michael J. Lokietek of Family Church Fredonia in Fredonia, New York. After a year of meeting in the Jamestown Holiday Inn, the church found and purchased a building and land on Garfield Road. In April of 2004, Pastor Tim Stahlman was installed as the senior pastor of Family Church Jamestown, NY. Since then, the church has experienced significant growth and expansion.
In 2008, Family Church Jamestown, NY broke ground on a new building project. Since the completion of the new state-of-the-art building in 2010, the church has its eyes set on the future and declaring the Word of the Lord to the people of Jamestown.
Pastor Tim’s Biography
Pastor Timothy Stahlman is the Senior Pastor of the Family Churches located in Jamestown, NY and Erie, PA. After three years of teaching in the public schools, Pastor Tim answered the call to pastoring in 2006. He left teaching and was installed as Senior Pastor of Family Church Jamestown.
To meet the needs of the growing congregation Family Church Jamestown built a new facility and opened its doors in 2010 located at 3130 Garfield Rd, Jamestown, NY. In 2016 Pastor Tim was led to open a 2nd location in Erie, PA in the old Amish Buggy furniture store next to Wegmans on Peach St. Since then, countless souls have received salvation and come to know God’s plan for their lives. He is now leading one of the fastest-growing churches in Chautauqua County NY.
Pastor Tim Stahlman is the featured minister on the “I Believe” radio program. In Jamestown, NY the radio program airs on WJTN’s 1240 AM on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10 AM. In Erie, Pennsylvania the radio program airs on WCTL’s 106.3 FM frequency from 8:30-9 AM.
Pastor Tim has also appeared regularly on a nationally televised program called “Ask the Pastor” and is the author of several Bible newspaper articles including “The Bible Today”. Along with these publications, Pastor Tim has also authored 2 books, “Rivers of Living Water” and “Marriage Dynamics” along with countless CD series on topics such as raising kids, the believers’ authority, God’s plan for your life, creation, and end times.
Pastor Tim is also an avid hunter and car enthusiast. He enjoys camping, the outdoors, and most importantly spending time with his family. He lives in Jamestown, NY with his wife, Pastor Katy, and their two sons, Timothy and Michael.
What We Believe
- The Scriptures
- The Godhead
- Man, His Fall & Redemption
- Water Baptism
- Baptism in the Holy Ghost
- Sanctification
- Divine Healing
- Resurrection of the Just & the Return of Jesus Christ
- Hell and Eternal Retribution
The Scriptures
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine. (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)
The Godhead
Our God is one, but manifested in three persons— the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal. (Phil. 2:6) God the Father is greater than all; the sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 14:28; John 16:28 John 1:14) The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning. (John 1:1; John 1:18; John 1:14) The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26)
Man, His Fall & Redemption
Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God. But through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. “… all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God,” and “…There is none righteous, no, not one.” Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Rom. 5:12-15; Rom. 3:10; Rom. 3:23; 1 John 3:8) Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God. (Eph. 2:8-10) ETERNAL LIFE AND THE NEW BIRTH—Man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced produces eternal life. (2 Cor. 7:10; 1 John 5:12; John 3:3-5)
Water Baptism
Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36-39) The following recommendation regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted; to wit: “On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen.”
Baptism in the Holy Ghost
The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the New Birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38, 39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:4)
Sanctification
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return. (Heb. 12:14; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Cor. 1:30)
Divine Healing
Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today. (Mark 16:18; James 5:14,15; 1 Peter 2:24; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53:4, 5)
Resurrection of the Just & the Return of Jesus Christ
The angels said to Jesus’ disciples, “…this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” His coming is imminent. When He comes, “…the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air…” (Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:16,17) Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years. (Rev. 20:6)
Hell and Eternal Retribution
The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire and, therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the gospel or repenting. The lake of fire is literal. The terms “eternal” and “everlasting,” used in describing the duration of punishment of the damned in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the Presence of God. (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20)
The Scripture
The Scriptures
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine. (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)
The Godhead
The Godhead
Our God is one, but manifested in three persons— the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal. (Phil. 2:6) God the Father is greater than all; the sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter. (John 14:28; John 16:28 John 1:14) The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning. (John 1:1; John 1:18; John 1:14) The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal. (John 15:26)
Man, His Fall & Redemption
Man, His Fall & Redemption
Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God. But through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. “… all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God,” and “…There is none righteous, no, not one.” Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Rom. 5:12-15; Rom. 3:10; Rom. 3:23; 1 John 3:8) Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God. (Eph. 2:8-10) ETERNAL LIFE AND THE NEW BIRTH—Man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced produces eternal life. (2 Cor. 7:10; 1 John 5:12; John 3:3-5)
Water Baptism
Water Baptism
Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36-39) The following recommendation regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted; to wit: “On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen.”
Baptism in the Holy Ghost
Baptism in the Holy Ghost
The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the New Birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance. (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38, 39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:4)
Sanctification
Sanctification
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return. (Heb. 12:14; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Cor. 1:30)
Divine Healing
Divine Healing
Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today. (Mark 16:18; James 5:14,15; 1 Peter 2:24; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53:4, 5)
Resurrection of the Just & the Return of Jesus Christ
Resurrection of the Just & the Return of Jesus Christ
The angels said to Jesus’ disciples, “…this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” His coming is imminent. When He comes, “…the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air…” (Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:16,17) Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years. (Rev. 20:6)
Hell & Eternal Retribution
Hell and Eternal Retribution
The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire and, therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the gospel or repenting. The lake of fire is literal. The terms “eternal” and “everlasting,” used in describing the duration of punishment of the damned in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the Presence of God. (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20)
Our Staff
Pastor Tim Stahlman
Senior Pastor,
Family Church Jamestown
Pastor Katy Stahlman
Senior Pastor,
Family Church Jamestown
Rev. Tony L. Jones
Worship Director
Kelly Vik
Office Administrator
Book Store
Directions
We are located on 6075 Peach St., Erie, PA.
It is right next to Wegmans in the old Amish buggy furniture store.
Title | Address | Description |
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Family Church Fredonia | 19 Church St, Fredonia, NY 14063, USA | 19 Church St |
Family Church Erie | 6075 Peach St. | |
Family Church Corry | 13088 US-6, Corry, PA 16407 | 13088 Rt. 6 Corry, PA 13088 |
Family Church Mayville | 65 W Lake Rd, Mayville, NY 14757 | 65 W Lake Rd Mayville, NY 14757 |
Family Church Jamestown | 3130 Garfield Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701, EE. UU. | 3130 Garfield Rd. |
Family Church Starbrick | 21030 US-6, Warren, PA 16365 | 21030 Route 6 Warren, PA 16365 |
Family Church South Dayton | 213 Pine St, South Dayton, NY 14138, EE. UU. | 213 Pine St. South Dayton, NY 14138 |
Family Church Allegany | 44 N 3rd St, Allegany, NY 14706 | 44 N. Third St. Allegany, NY 14760 |
Family Church Wellsville | 3151 Wightman Rd, Wellsville, NY 14895, USA | 3151 Wightman Rd |
At Family Church, we know that everyone wants a place to fit in; to belong.