Our Vision
God has given us a clear vision for this new church plant. We aim to be a welcoming, Spirit-filled community that exalts Christ, experiences authentic community, equips believers for ministry, and extends God’s love to the world. Our desire is to see lives transformed by the power of the gospel and to play a role in the expansion of God’s Kingdom.
Our Mission
Our primary aim is to exalt the name of Jesus Christ and bring honor and glory to our Heavenly Father. We believe this happens as we:
Worship God wholeheartedly through music, prayer, and our daily lives. Proclaim the truth of the gospel without compromise. Demonstrate God’s love, grace, and transformative power in tangible ways.
Our Beliefs
The Bible: We believe that Scripture was given by the inspiration of God and is therefore free from error (inerrant). We believe Scripture to be the final authority on all matters to which it speaks specifically or in principle. 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; Matt. 5:18; John 16:12,13
Our Team
At RFC, we are blessed to have an incredible team of pastors, Advisors, and volunteers who are dedicated to serving our congregation and community. Get to know the faces behind our ministries below.
Raj Punuru is the lead pastor of RFC. Founded RFC Telugu church with vision of strengthening believers and making disciples, He hold bachelors in Computer Science and Masters in Ministry Studies Grace Theological Seminary….
Dr. Steve Nelapati holds doctoral degree in Bible Exposition from Liberty University, as well as a Master’s degree in Christian Apologetics and a certificate in Philosophy from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He is an emerging Christian apologist.
Advisor
Pastor Philip Thomas is a Sr. Pastor at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC. He serves as a mentor on our board, offering guidance in theology and evangelism. He offers value insights, spiritual guidance, moral compass, and fosters a sense of unity and purpose within the organization.
Advisor
Selva Devados, founder of Charlotte Fellowship, and Faith Film Productions, has been a key member of Stephen’s ministry since 2016. He’s a passionate award winning film director, specializing in Christian short movies, He serves as an advisor on our board, contributing value across multiple areas.
Worship ministry coordinator is responsible for Scheduling, coordinating with other music ministry volunteers to integrate music into church programming, music selection, and overall planning.
Worship ministry coordinator is responsible for Scheduling, coordinating with other music ministry volunteers to integrate music into church programming, music selection, and overall planning.
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Church Administrator is responsible for coordinating day to day tasks, organizing church events, communicating with volunteers, and coordinating ministry teams.