About Us
Living Word Christian Fellowship is a multicultural, non-denominational church that helps people grow in their relationship with God and others. We are passionate about providing applicable biblical teaching and cultivating a loving community.
Service Time
Location
121 W Nyack Rd, Suite 14
Nanuet, NY 10954
Drive to the end of the building.
We are located on the 2nd floor above Meals on Wheels.
Virtual Bible Study
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Email us to request the link to join.
Service Time
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Location
121 W Nyack Rd, Suite 14
Nanuet, NY 10954
Drive to the end of the building.
We are located on the 2nd floor above Meals on Wheels.
Virtual Bible Study
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Email us to request the link to join.
Plan a Visit/I’m New
What to Expect
Start of the Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.
Duration: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
We begin by singing contemporary songs, followed by a biblical teaching. Building community is a big part of who we are, so come join our fellowship after the service.
How We Dress
Feel free to wear what makes you comfortable, whether that be your Sunday best or a casual outfit.
Bring the Kids
Every Sunday, kids from birth to fifth grade will have a fun and safe place to learn about Jesus while you engage in our worship service.
Our Team
Peter Williams
Peter Williams leads Living Word Christian Fellowship as its founder and Lead Pastor. He’s passionate about helping people grow in their faith and transforming lives. Inspired by Matthew 28:19, Pastor Peter embraces diversity in God’s family. He is a graduate of Chicago Bible College and New York Theological Seminary, and enjoys family life with his wife Martenz and two children.
Jens Rydqvist
Jens Rydqvist is an Elder overseeing many ministry components. He studied discipleship at Bible school and now helps individuals grow spiritually. Originally from Sweden, he moved to the United States in 2004. He and his wife, Grace, have two children.
Marion Elkins
Marion Elkins keeps things running smoothly as the Business Administrator. Inspired by Colossians 3:23, she feels blessed to be able to use her administrative gifts at Living Word Christian Fellowship. Marion is also the Director of Finance/Administration at Meals on Wheels Rockland, a nonprofit organization.
Living Word Deacons
Living Word Deacons serve Christ, embody special gifts, and are committed to promoting spiritual and personal growth.
Connect with Them
Martenz Williams
Martenz Williams serves as the Associate Pastor of Living Word Christian Fellowship. She’s passionate about helping people understand and apply God’s Word in their lives and loves seeing others fulfil their purpose. Martinez completed her ministerial training at New York Theological Seminary. She and Pastor Peter are the proud parents of two children.
Aprel Reid
Aprel Reid is our Worship Director whose leadership is grounded in her deep love for Jesus, and a desire to see the Holy Spirit have His way in our services. She oversees our worship team and is committed to nurturing each team member’s musical gifts and spiritual growth.
Grace Rydqvist
Grace Rydqvist is the Administrative Assistant in charge of the digital media department. Affectionately known as the unofficial “Church Historian,” Grace has a passion for capturing special moments through photography. She has been an elementary school teacher for almost 30 years and helps lead the children’s ministry. Grace is married to Jens, and they have two children.
What We Believe
- The Bible is God’s inspired, authoritative Word and applies to our everyday lives. It is inspired in the sense that individuals were moved by the Holy Spirit to write the very words of Scripture.
- God eternally exists in three Persons—the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit: distinguishable but indivisible.
- We believe in the sinfulness of humankind. Sin has created broken relationships with God and with others. The only atonement for sin is through repentance and faith in the sacrificial and substitutionary death of Jesus Christ on the cross.
- Christ, the eternal God, took on the form of a man using the virgin birth, lived a sinless life, died on the cross in our place, and rose again in demonstration of His victory and to empower us for life.
- We believe in the resurrection of Jesus, His ascension into heaven, and His priestly intercession.
- Salvation is the gift of God by grace alone and received by personal faith in Jesus Christ.
- We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit for the equipping of believers and His accompanying gifts and fruits.
- We believe in the power and importance of the local church, with Christ Jesus as the Chief cornerstone. The church has been entrusted with the ordinances of water baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper.
- All people are made in the image of God. As such, we believe in the equality and essential dignity of men and women of all ethnicities, ages, and classes.
- God has uniquely equipped individuals to fulfill His life purpose. Therefore, we are to use these God-given gifts to worship and develop those gifts for personal, family, community, and global benefit.
- We believe in the glorious return of Christ. There will be a resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved and that our eternal destination of either heaven or hell is determined by our response to the Lord Jesus Christ.