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R.O.C.K. Church of Livingston

A CHURCH OF THE R.O.C.K. CHURCH CORPORATIONS

The Mission of rock church of livingston

A Christ-Centered Kingdom Built on Revival and Outreach

The R.O.C.K. Church of Livingston stands as the first R.O.C.K. Church in the state of Tennessee under the larger structure of the R.O.C.K. Church Corporation—a nationwide network of churches unified in theology, purpose, and apostolic governance. Our church serves as a holy outpost for revival, outreach, and the building of a Christ-centered kingdom, aligned with our governing canon.

We are rooted in the Convergence Movement, a blend of Charismatic spirituality, Evangelical passion, and Orthodox structure and sacramental life. This allows our church to maintain the deep tradition of the early Church while embracing the Spirit-filled vibrancy of modern revival.

THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF THE CHURCH

We affirm that the sacraments are not merely symbolic rituals, but actual mysteries (Greek: "mysterion"), through which God's grace is imparted to the believer. These are tangible encounters with the divine.

1. Baptism (Initiation)

Baptism is the sacrament of entry into the Body of Christ. We perform full immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38), as a spiritual marriage and covenantal initiation into the Church. The candidate wears a black robe to signify death to sin, and emerges in a white robe to signify rebirth into the Church—the Bride of Christ. This sacrament seals the believer with a new identity.

2. Chrismation (Sealing of the Holy Spirit)

Immediately following baptism, the newly baptized is anointed with holy chrism (oil) signifying the sealing of the Holy Ghost. This practice reflects the early church tradition (Acts 8:17), where the Apostles laid hands and anointed converts. Chrismation affirms that the Holy Spirit indwells and empowers the believer.

3. The Eucharist (Communion)

The Eucharist is the culmination of Christian worship—the real participation in the Body and Blood of Christ (John 6:53–56). We do not believe in mere symbolism; rather, the bread and wine become the mystery of His Presence. Only baptized and properly prepared believers partake in this holy mystery, receiving spiritual nourishment and unity with Christ and the Church.

4. Confession (Reconciliation)

While we teach that sins are confessed to God alone, pastoral confession offers spiritual accountability and healing. In our private confessional booths, believers receive biblical counsel, are guided in repentance, and restored to spiritual health (James 5:16). Confession is sacramental, not therapeutic—a grace-filled moment of humility.

5. Marriage

Marriage is a holy sacrament and must be entered with reverence. We perform only biblical, legal marriages between one man and one woman. All couples undergo premarital counseling, examining compatibility, biblical roles, and spiritual unity. Marriage ceremonies are sacred covenants before God and the Church.

6. Ordination (Holy Orders)

Ordination is the sacramental setting apart of men to serve the Church as deacons, pastors, bishops, and archbishops. All clergy must undergo strict spiritual, moral, and academic formation, including earning degrees from our partner, the Theological Seminary of Kentucky. Laying on of hands and prayer confers spiritual authority and ecclesial responsibility.

7. Healing of the Sick

We anoint the sick with oil and lay on hands (James 5:14–15), believing that healing may be physical, emotional, or spiritual. Exorcisms are conducted not as spectacle, but after investigation by the bishop. The Church ministers deliverance only under proper authority.

Our Ministries

1. Clay County Sober Living (R.O.C.K. Recovery)

A 12-month residential discipleship program for men overcoming addiction, homelessness, or court sentencing. We are the first and flagship R.O.C.K. Recovery House, with others now operating in KY, TN, and IN. Students work structured jobs, attend church six times weekly, and live under intense spiritual and behavioral structure. It is not rehab, but spiritual transformation.

2. Outreach Ministry & The God Squad

Our God Squad runs local outreaches, food drives, and crisis intervention. We repair homes for widows, serve the homeless, and engage in street ministry. Outreach is the external expression of our internal salvation (James 2:17).

3. Chaplain Ministry (Corrections, Hospital, and Nursing Home)

Our ordained chaplains serve:

Correctional Facilities: Offering sacraments, preaching, and prayer to inmates across TN judicial districts.
Hospitals: Bringing Eucharist and comfort to the sick and dying.
Nursing Homes: Ministering the Word and administering confession and communion to the elderly.

All chaplains operate under the authority of the bishop, offering dignity and presence to the most forgotten.

4. Pastoral Counseling

Our licensed ministers offer pastoral (not psychological) counseling, grounded in Scripture and Church tradition. We counsel individuals facing spiritual crises, addiction, grief, anger, and doubt—always with a view toward repentance, restoration, and healing.

5. Marital & Pre-Marital Counseling

Premarital counseling covers biblical roles, finances, intimacy, parenting, and spiritual unity. Married couples are counseled toward forgiveness, biblical submission, and covenantal restoration. All sessions are conducted by trained clergy.

6. Media Ministry

We produce training resources for sober living houses, record sermons and Bible studies, and broadcast revival messages. Our media division is a digital mission field, reaching the unreachable.