Our Vision & Beliefs
Mission Statement
Making disciples of all peoples revealing the Love of the Father, the Grace of Jesus, and the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Vision
L.I.F.E. Church is a place where God is worshipped in Spirit and in Truth. (John 4:24) In truth, as the full counsel of God is taught to make disciples of all nations and teach them all that Jesus has commanded (Acts 1:8, Acts 20:27, Matthew 28:19-20). In Spirit, by acknowledging Holy Spirit as the president of every gathering, essential in the life every believer, the One who guides in truth, and empowers us to accomplish the Father’s will in all things (John 16:13, Acts 1:8).
L.I.F.E Church teaches that all believers are anointed to bring transformation by the power of the blood of Jesus and the ministry of the Holy Spirit into the lives of all people.
(Is 61:1) The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me…
L.I.F.E. Church encourages all to believe God at His word and fervently expect it to accomplish everything His word proclaims.
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Statement of Faith
Non-negotiable elements of our faith:
We believe the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God. (John 17:17; II Tim. 3:16; II Pet. 1:19-21)
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 3:16-17; John 15:26; Gal. 4:4-6; Col. 2:9)
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His bodily future return to this earth in power and glory. (Isa. 7:14; Luke 1:26-27; Heb. 9:26, 28; Acts 1:3, 9- 11)
We believe the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ. (Eph. 2:8-9; Heb. 9:12; I Pet. 1:18- 19)
We believe regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for personal salvation. (John 3:3-7; Tit. 3:5; I Pet. 1:23)
We believe in water baptism through immersion for every believer as an outward sign and public confession of one’s inward faith and as a point of identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ that helps one to put off the old man and walk in newness of life. (Matt. 28:19; Mk. 16:16; Acts 8:38; Rom. 6:4)
We believe the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body for all believers, and it is obtained through faith. (Isa. 53:45; Matt. 8:17; I Pet. 2:24)
We believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, 10:44-46, and 19:2-6, is available to believers who ask for it.
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by Whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a holy life. (II Thess. 2:13; Heb. 10:14; I Pet. 1:2)
Church Leaders
Scott Silverberg
Founder
Founder of L.I.F.E. Church, Scott Silverberg, M.D. was retired by the Lord from 28 years of practicing anesthesia in August 2022. He then completed his biblical studies in the School of Ministry at Charis Bible College in Woodland Park, Colorado. It was at this time that he heard the Lord’s instruction to return to Southampton, NY to plant L.I.F.E. Church. He has taught bible studies in his home for over 40 years, helped with children’s and youth ministry, and played drums in the worship team. He also founded and directed RaphaEl Medical Missions traveling to Zambia, Africa and Guyana, SA from 2007 to 2020. He has ministered on five continents with Bridge for Peace from Wading River, NY.
Scott says that he desires to teach people about the love and grace of God, and how to live that life daily though faith. Simply, trust God for what the bible says and never let go of those promises.
This is Living In Fervent Expectation, always trusting God at His word no matter the immediate circumstances.
Jeffrey and Helen Dilandro
Board of Trustees Members
Jeff and Helen are on the Board of Trustees and played an integral role in the forming of L.I.F.E. Church. Their experiences in business and finance have proven invaluable in helping to lead the church.
David Ravella
Board of Trustees Member
David is a graduate of Charis Bible College, Colorado. It was there where God clarified his call to help bring unity to the Body of Christ throughout Long Island. He returned home and founded Pattern Ministries. God spoke to him regarding Psalm 133 and how unity is the pattern that God blesses. David’s desire is to see leadership united, and the saints thoroughly equipped for the work of the ministry. David is a teacher of God’s Word, and an author. He also is a member of the Board of Trustees for the church.
Example Leader
Pastor
Tobia Lionelli was a teacher who started learning about Jesus Christ and decided to serve as a pastor.
