Why Are We SteepleLess?
In Acts chapter 2, Luke records the format of the first-century church. Instead of the traditional American church model, Verse 46 and 47 tell us, “They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
The house church model is still used by Disciple-Making Movements around the world. In places like India, East Asia, and Africa, small groups of believers who are dedicated to extraordinary prayer and sharing the Good News of Jesus are seeing thousands and even hundreds of thousands come to the saving grace of Christ’s salvation and are meeting together in ordinary homes.
Through our house church model, we are able to share the Gospel, help people to be born again, be baptized, and make disciples who make disciples.
What We Believe
ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. God has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14
- Triune Nature
- Eternal Creator
- Loving and Just
ABOUT JESUS
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 people 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; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
ABOUT THE SCRIPTURES
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. 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.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160 & 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
- Divine Inspiration
- Ultimate Authority
- Enduring Wisdom
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 and matures to a place of total Christ-likeness. Christ-likeness means to be set apart, made holy, to be totally surrendered.
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 5:18
ABOUT HUMANITY
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. We are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although people have tremendous potential for good, we are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.” This attitude separates us from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23;
Isaiah 59:1-2
ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is a gift from God to all people. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into their 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 ETERNITY
We are created to exist forever. We 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 in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; I John 2:25 & 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15
MEET THE TEAM
John & Dena Kimmel
Senior Pastor John Kimmel and his wife Dena got married in 1991 and are the proud parents of three adult children, two son in laws, daughter in law, and four wonderful grandchildren. God knew what He was doing when He brought these two together. John has always had a passion to teach The Word and Dena has the gift of administration, making them a perfect team. Both have a passion to reach the lost here at home in Dallas-Fort Worth and the United States as well as abroad from East Asia to India to Cuba. John and Dena are honored to walk out this season of ministry as they continue to grow SteepleLess Church and hope you will join them in sharing the love of Jesus in our community, from one home to another.
John & Alyssa Kimmel
Associate Paster John Kimmel Jr. and his beautiful wife Alyssa Kimmel have been married since 2017. John Jr. is also the son and namesake of our head pastor. He is the proud father of his firstborn son, John Kimmel III, who was born in 2021. Eleanor Joanne joined the family in late 2023. John Jr. can easily connect with the younger generations here at our church and enjoys helping both new and seasoned believers find their calling in the Lord.
John Jr. has a Bachelor of History Degree from Texas A&M University and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a licensed pastor in the Southern Baptist Conference. John Jr. has a deep desire to teach and disciple the people of God, according to The Great Commission revealed in the Word. Him and his family currently live in Rockwall, TX but their ministry extends around the world through digital resources online.
About SteepleLess
Community Without Walls
We want to meet you right from our living room, to your living room. Whether you gather with friends, family or other community members, we want to do church with you - through the technology that we have today.
Interactive Online Community
Join us in our interactive online community where we pray together, praise together, encourage each other. God wants nothing more than for us to stay in community with one another, beyond just a Sunday morning - and it's all right through our app!
Meet You Right Where You Are
Our group of diverse individuals make it fun to interact with so many walks of life. YOU are right where you're supposed to be and we invite you to our church family just as you are!
Jesus loves you and so do we!