It began as a small group of folks that gathered to discuss God, dreams and destiny. We got our name from the fact that our meetings were held initially at an airport...the Jones Airport in Jenks, Oklahoma. So this safe place to land for those in a spiritual "holding pattern" would be forever called The Landing. For a year we would gather on Friday evenings and share God's Word, personal stories and some snacks. It was clear that there was something else in store. After about a year of Friday nights together, the dream blossomed and teaching began in a local school gymnasium. Every week we loaded equipment in and out of our first asset, a Wells Fargo trailer. It was incredibly fun and exciting...for about a month! Miraculously God opened the door to a warehouse...an unfinished one that could be fashioned into whatever our dream was becoming. By this time the dream was developing in the heart and spirit of the people. And it was awesome! It wouldn't be long until the next facility was ready: 38,000 square feet in South County in the city of Glenpool, OK. Dreams2Destiny Center purchased a building to become a headquarters for ministry.
Presently, the D2D Center is home to several non-profit organizations with a sincere heartfelt desire to meet the tangible needs of the community and to bring hope to the hopeless. Inside this spacious center you will find The Glenpool Outreach Center which provides food, clothing and special assistance to those in the community. Just down the hall you will find W.I.C.: where nutrition and care is provided for those mothers that need some extra support. In the south end of the facility is The Landing Community Church where there are weekly services to help folks reconnect to God and be inspired again to succeed!
The Landing's Story
In March of 2002 with 60 folks we officially became The Landing Community Church. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things and finding a way to get out of their spiritual holding pattern and land safely with other believers.Today The Landing is a non-denominational church where you find a warm and friendly family atmosphere. You will be greeted by a friendly face before you are invited into the worship center where you can relax and be yourself while God speaks to you in a very practical way. In this environment you can develop your talents and experience your own personal divine encounter with your Creator. The pastor, Joseph Jones, spent nearly two decades in the contemporary Christian music business, producing over 1000 live concert events for singer CARMAN from the early 1980's to 2000. It was at that time that God began sharing His plan and the runway was cleared for The Landing.
What is different about The Landing? People matter. Though we all go through up and downs we believe that inside every one of us, God has planted dreams and visions that will bring Him glory and us complete happiness. Dress is informal and the worship is refreshing and inspiring. Oh, and another thing...we don't TAKE an offering, we RECEIVE one! You won't find a bucket or plate passed here. As God serves up His spiritual buffet to feed your spirit, we believe that you will want to invest in what He is doing and simply give back into the ministry that is feeding you! Just drop your investment seeds in the boxes by our doors as you leave or as you enter. After all, God loves a cheerful giver! You will also find childrens ministries and ministry for men and women to help get you back on track and keep you there. We've also developed our own DiamondVision program to help you become a partner in this ministry and utilize your God-given gifts.
There is a corporate praise and prayer service on the final Friday night each month from 7-9pm and we celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month. We do have baptism and baby dedication services as needed. And if fellowship and food is a priority for you, join us onthe Last Wednesday each month for a potluck supper.
So if you feel like you have been circling around God for a while, if you are in a spiritual holding pattern there is some good news! Fasten your seat belts, put your seat backs and tray tables in their upright and locked positions and prepare for arrival.
The Landing Community Church meets on Wednesday nights for worship and special classes at 7pm and for their weekly worship experience Sunday mornings at 10am.
You've been cleared to land!
For more info, call 918-321-2300 Ext 21 or email us at: tee@thelandingonline.com (Tee Nelson)
Our VISION is to bring community to the church and the church to the community!
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enrich and encourage peoples lives by equipping and empowering them with the Word of God so that they can engage in society and evangelize those in their circle of influence. (E6 for short)
What We Believe
- ABOUT GOD
God is above all, in all and through all. He is THE Creator of all things. Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father...to God be the glory! He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 11 Corinthians 13:14
- ABOUT MAN
Man is made in the image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, a separation occured because of an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2
- ABOUT ETERNITY
Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally connected with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are both real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46
- ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1;1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
- ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sins penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
- ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in the salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.
John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; I Peter 1:3-5
- ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1
- ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is God's word to all men. It is our sword, our blueprint for life. It's living and active, it helps make us wise. I can do all that it says I can do. I can be all that it says I can be. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20,21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
