PASTORAL TEAM

The Winningham's felt called of the Lord to Chattanooga in 2013 to serve alongside Pastor Arnold as Assistant Pastor. They moved here with their daughter, Abbey. Since moving to Chattanooga, God has given them a miracle in the form of another daughter, Savannah. In November of 2021, Pastor Winningham became an ordained minister of the United Pentecostal Church International.

Pastor Winningham has served in various roles in the local church such as Sunday School teacher, musician, Children's Ministry Director, and Youth Pastor in over 20 years of ministry. He has also served the Tennessee District as a Sectional Youth Director and as Director of Promotions and Section 2 Director for Tennessee North American Missions. Pastor Winningham previously worked as a radiation therapist for over eighteen years.

Pastor Winningham and Sister April were married in October of 2008. She has served alongside him in numerous roles in the local church. She has a degree in Missions from Jackson College of Ministries and a master's degree in Elementary Education. She is an elementary teacher in northeast Georgia.

They both love to laugh, travel, and fellowship with God's people. Their goal is to continually grow in the Lord, and their passion is to see others reach their full potential in God.

In January of 2022, the Winningham's were unanimously voted in as Pastor. We are looking forward to the future of what God is going to do at The Pentecostals of East Ridge.

Rev. Terry Arnold and his family moved to Chattanooga, TN in August of 1996 answering the call of God to establish a church. For over 25 years he continued to pursue after God's vision for the Metro Chattanooga area.

Bishop Arnold began his ministry in January of 1984 while assisting his father, the late Rev. Billy Arnold, in establishing a church just outside of his hometown.

Pastor Arnold is passionate about God, family and planting churches. In May of 1986, he answered the call of God to establish a church in Dayton, TN and continued planting churches across the state of Tennessee until his retirement from pastoring. Although retired from pastoring, his heart is still in seeing churches established in every city. He continues to periodically minister to Home Missions churches, as well as at The Pentecostals of East Ridge.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Doctrines of the Bible

1. All have sinned (Romans 3:23)
2. Christ died for our sins (Romans 5:19)
3. Christ commands all men to repent of their sins (Mark 2:17)
4. Repentance and faith are the first steps toward God (Hebrews 11:16)
5. Remission of sins comes through the name of Jesus (Luke 24:45-57; Romans 6:3-6)
6. Baptism in Jesus' name is the mode by which sins are remitted (Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 22:16)
7. The baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues (Acts2:1-4; Acts 10:44-48; Romans 8:9-11)
8. The Oneness of God (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 1:30; John 14:8-27)
9. The Church is Christ's body in the earth today (Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 1:23; Ephesians 4:12)
10. Christ will return for His Church (Acts 1:11; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; Luke 12:40)

What Is Pentecost?

The word Pentecost derives from the Greek word for fiftieth. Pentecost was a Jewish feast called the Feast of Harvest taking place fifty days after Passover. It was during Passover that Jesus Christ partook of what is commonly call the Last Supper, in which He revealed to His disciples that He had come to this earth to become the sacrificial Lamb to be slain for the sins of the world. It was by this sacrifice at Calvary that salvation was purchased by His own blood. (1 Corinthians 11:25-27; Hebrews 9:12-15)

After three days in the earth, Jesus Christ rose from the dead, victorious over death, hell, and the grave. He gave us a promise that came to pass on the Day of Pentecost. In Acts chapter two, a group of 120 people, including the disciples, received the Holy Ghost. Peter proclaimed "this is that which was prophesied by the prophet Joel; in the last days, saith God, I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh." When the crowd gathered in Jerusalem heard Peter's message, they were pricked in their hearts and replied, "What must we do?" (Acts 2:37)

Peter proclaimed the salvation message, "Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38)

The salvation that can only come through Jesus Christ is a life changing experience that is for everyone today. (II Peter 3:9; Rev. 22:17)

MINISTRIES

The Pentecostals of East Ridge offes ra variety of ministries to help individuals and meet their unique needs. With much work to do and an entire world to reach, there is a place and a work for everyone. We offer prayer for those that who are sick and in need, visitations to those that are home-bound or hospitalized, and home Bible studies at a time and place that is convienent to you!

Nursery (Ages 3 & Under)

Children's Ministry (Ages 4-11)

World Changers Student Ministries (Ages 12-17)

Hyphen Singles Ministry (Ages 18-35)

Young At Heart (Ages 55 & Up)

Daughters of Zion (Ladies Ministry)

Men of Valor (Men's Ministry)

Spanish Ministry (translation service)