Stirring Questions

When and where does The Stirring meet?

The Stirring meets every Sunday at 5:30. We meet at Hope Presbyterian Church on 8500 Walnut Grove Rd. in Cordova, TN

Is The Stirring a church?

Yes and No. Yes in the sense that we are a group of people trying to find and follow Christ (only to realize that he finds and directs us). No in the sense that we are a part of a larger church family, Hope Presbyterian.

What do you think of Jesus Christ?

We believe that Jesus was God incarnate and that he taught an absolute truth. We realize that this belief is a difficult one to communicate to a society that neither believes in Christ or absolutes. We believe He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is true God and true man. He lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. All who believe in Him are declared righteous on the basis of His death. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 5:8-10, 1 Corinthians 3-4; 2 Corinthians5:14, Acts 1:9-11)

What is The Stirring’s view of the church?

We believe a church is a local expression of the global and historical body of Christ where...

  • People intentionally share life together - A spiritual community where life’s resources are joined together, people are expected and are equipped to be vulnerable and accountable with one another and the community, and the needs of those inside and outside the community are met. (Acts 4:32-34,2:42-47)
  • Worship is experienced - God is central and God’s worth is lifted high and Jesus is worship as God. A place that brings people into the meeting of heaven and earth and call the believer to live life for the reality that awaits. (Romans 12:1-2, Rev.4:5-21)
  • Ministry takes place - Ministry is a natural out pouring and result of the gathering of believers and non-believers. (Acts 5:12-25, 2 Cor. 5:18-20)
  • Scripture is taught - The Biblical story is told and taught and the Gospel of Jesus Christ is lived out in the community. (Acts 2:42, 2 Tim 3:16)
  • Sacraments are shared - The historical celebration and collective participation in Communion and Baptism. (Mt. 26:26-30, Eph. 4:3-6)
  • People regularly gather together in a place–The joining together in collective experience is necessary for a community to be a church. (Acts 5)

What is your view of Scripture?

We believe the Bible is God's Word to us and the final authority for all matters of our faith and life. The Bible tells us the truth about God's love, the sinful condition of humanity, and God's provision to bring us into relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit, and consists of the books of the Old and New Testaments. (Psalm 19:7-11, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

What is the mission of The Stirring?

Generally, we follow the mission of Hope Presbyterian which is be the body of Christ in order to

  • Educate God’s People
  • Communicate God’s Word
  • Celebrate God’s Presence
  • Demonstrate God’s Love.

Specifically, The Stirring is a community of seekers and followers who are being transformed by Christ in order to be a catalyst for engaging our culture and changing lives in and beyond the Memphis area.

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