The Bostonia Church of Christ, which meets at 1244 Sumner Avenue in El Cajon, wants to be your friend. We want you to feel welcome and wanted in our worship assemblies and Bible classes no matter what your religious background may be. You will probably feel more at ease with us if you know and understand us, so this is an effort to introduce ourselves. We also want you to please call on us at any time, that we may help you in any way. Your spiritual needs are our primary concern, but we are also interested in your problems in another realms of your life. Let us know if we may assist you.
Let us start our introduction by telling you about our beginning. The Church of Christ really began in the mind of God long, long ago. The Apostle Paul stated in Ephesians 3:8-11 that God had an "eternal plan" which was fulfilled in the church (Matt. 16:18). The church began shortly after Jesus went back to Heaven. We are told of that beginning in the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 2. The local Church of Christ is trying to be just like the New Testament Church Jesus established in Jerusalem about 33 A.D. (more about that later).
Locally, the Bostonia Church of Christ began in the summer of 1951 with 25 people meeting in the Girl Scout House on Second Street in El Cajon which no longer exists, We have experienced much growth through the years and have plans for expansion. For a more in depth history, click here: Bostonia Church of Christ history
God is blessing us tremendously with growth and interest. Many non-member visitors attend each of our worship services. We would like you to be among them.
You may be interested in our aggressive Bible School Ministry. If you would like to learn more about the Bible in a non-threatening environment with Christian teachers, then contact our church office for enrollment.
We have a balanced ministry serving the whole community. For example, we have a Ladies Bible Class which meets during the week (call the church for the exact time) to assist the ladies in their spiritual development.
Let us tell you a little about our aims. We want more than anything else to serve and glorify our Father in Heaven. We believe that our real citizenship is in Heaven (Phil. 3:20) and that our lives should be spent serving Him (I Cor. 10:31). We understand that God has made us "ambassadors for Christ" (II Cor. 5:20) and so we try to live as He would live. We fail to do that in the perfect way He did, but we keep trying and improving as we mature spiritually.
It is no secret that we aim to win souls to Christ. He has instructed us to "go tell your friends what great things the Lord has done for you." It is our mission to preach the Gospel to every creature (Matt. 28:18-21; Mark 16:15,16). We are interested in your soul and the souls of everyone in this community. We really do care about your spiritual welfare and want to help you have a better relationship with the Father. We teach free Bible classes in homes throughout the El Cajon and surrounding areas with no obligation on the part of the students. We will come to your home if you wish.
As a church, one of our primary aims is to avoid being a denomination. The religious scene in our country is very confusing to many because of the division which exists among those who claim to be Christians - "Christians of different kinds". We believe it is possible to be just the church of the New Testament, practicing first century Christianity in the twenty-first century. When the seed is planted (the Word of God; Luke 8:11), the same church will develop and grow.
God wishes us all to be one (John 17:20,21; I Cor. 1:10-13). We try to be just Christ's church, not a denomination. The only way for religious people to unite with God's approval is upon His Word, the Bible.
We believe that the Bible is God's only revelation to man today and constitutes the only religious authority (II Peter 1:20,21). Our trust is placed in God's Word as revealed in the Bible rather than to any man's opinions (II Timothy 3:16,17). We have no creed book or manual except the Bible (John 12:48). Our Bible School program is centered around the Bible (Acts 17:11).
We hope this introduction has helped you to know a little about us. Please get to know us better. The best way to get to know us firsthand is to come and worship with us, or let one of us come and study God's Word with you in your home. We're in the People Business! Give us an opportunity to prove this to you. We look forward to a long and happy relationship with you...here at Bostonia and throughout eternity.