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About Hancock
Church of God

Welcome to Hancock Church of God! We are a close-knit community of believers dedicated to spreading the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. Our church is led by a team of passionate and devoted individuals, each bringing their unique gifts to serve our congregation and the community at large. Get to know our pastor and church who are committed to guiding and supporting you on your spiritual journey.

our pastor:

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James Touchton

Lead Pastor

pastorjamestouchton@gmail.com

Pastors James and Donna Touchton began serving as Lead Pastors at the Hancock Church of God in March 2021. With 42 years of ministry stretching across Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland, Pastor James and Donna have carried a passion for reaching, caring, and serving the body of Christ, church families, and local communities. Pastor James serves as an Ordained Bishop in the Churches of God (Cleveland, TN), Hospital Chaplain at Meritus Medical Center, and Police Chaplain for the Hancock Police Department. Pastor James and Donna are Certified Mental Health Coaches through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and co-lead the Life Care Ministry of the Hancock Church of God. When asked their burning passion, they reply, “to love the unwanted, help heal the hurting, and win souls for the kingdom of God.”

What We Believe

The Hancock Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Hancock Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.

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  • In the verbal inspiration of the Bible.

  • In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

  • That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.

  • That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.

  • That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.

  • In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.

  • Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people.

  • In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.

  • In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

  • In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

  • Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.

  • In the Lord’s Supper and washing of the saints’ feet.

  • In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.

  • In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.

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