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Thanks for taking the time to visit our web site. Macedonia Ministries of Norristown, PA is a Bible believing, preaching, teaching and practicing church! We are contemporary and creative in our style of worship.
The goal of worship is to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ, to edify the believer, and to reach the unbelieving by means of praise, worship, music, fellowship and biblical preaching. Take a look around to find out more information or give us a call. We would love to know how we could serve you and your family!
Our Vision
Is to see all people experience covenant relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and the Body of Believers through personal and intimate relationships throughout the Greater Norristown vicinity and global community.
Our Mission Mandate
Helping all people experience new life in Christ.
Worship Schedule
Sunday
| Christian Education Classes | 8:30 AM |
| Worship Service | 10:00 AM |
| iGen Worship Service (Pre-K to 12th Grade) 4th Sundays – Meet in the Gym | 10:00 AM |
Wednesday
| Noon Day Bible Study | 12:00 Noon |
| Family Night Bible Study | 7:00 PM |
Life Groups
Meet on various days at different times throughout the week. To find out more information about life groups or to find one near you check out our group finder.
Monthly Fellowship Events
Event Type
Men’s Fellowship
Marriage Fellowship
Locations
Macedonia Fellowship Hall
Various Locations
Day
1st Saturdays
TBD
Time
7:45 AM
TBD
What We Believe
The Scriptures
We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the verbally inspired word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible, and God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; Matthew 5:18; John 16:12, 13)
The Godhead
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—co-eternal in being, co-eternal in nature, co-equal in power and glory, having the same attributes and perfections (Deuteronomy 6:4; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
The Person and Work of Christ
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful man (John 1:1–2, 14; Luke 1:35)
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice, and that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (Romans 3:24; 1 Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:3–5)
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry as Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:9, 10; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:24; Romans 8:34; 1 John 2:1–2)
We believe Jesus is coming again to judge the living and the dead (1 Peter 4:5; Romans 14:9; 2 Timothy 4:1)
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; He is the Supernatural Agent in regenera¬tion, baptizing all believers into the body of Christ, indwelling and sealing them unto the day of redemption (John 16:8–11; 2 Corinthians 3:6; 1 Corinthians 12:12–14; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 5:18)
The Total Depravity of Man
We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that through Adam’s sin the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; man is totally depraved and of himself utterly unable to remedy his lost condition (Genesis 1:26, 27; Romans 3:22, 23; 5:12; Ephesians 2:1–3, 12)
Salvation
We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins (Ephesians 2:8–10; John 1:12; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18–19)
Eternal Security and Assurance of Believers
We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever (John 6:37–40; 10:27–30; Romans 8:1, 38, 39; 1 Corinthians 1:4–8; 1 Peter 1:5)
We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God’s Word, which clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion for the flesh (Romans 13:13, 14; Galatians 5:13); Titus 2:11–15))
The Ministry and Spiritual Gifts
We believe that God is sovereign in the bestowing of spiritual gifts. It is, however, the believer’s responsibility to attempt to develop their sovereignly given spiritual gift(s). The baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs at conversion and is the placing of the believer into the Body of Christ. We also believe that particular spiritual gift(s) are neither essential, nor prove the presence of the Holy Spirit, nor are an indication of deep spiritual experience (1 Corinthians 12:7, 11, 13; Ephesians 4:7–8)
We believe that God does hear and answer the prayer of faith, in accordance with His own will, for the sick and afflicted (John 15:7; 1 John 5:14, 15)
We believe that God does hear and answer the prayer of faith, in accordance with His own will, for the sick and afflicted (Romans 12:1–8; 1 Corinthians 13; 1 Peter 4:10–11)
The Church
We believe that the church, which is the body and espoused bride of Christ, is a spiritual organism made up of all born-again persons (Ephesians 1:22, 23; 5:25–27; 1 Corinthians 12:12–14; 2 Corinthians 11:2).
We believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures (Acts 14:27; 18:22; 20:17; 1 Timothy 3:1–3; Titus 1:5–11).
We believe in the autonomy of the local churches, free of any external authority and control (Acts 13:1–4; 15:19–31; 20:28; Romans 16:1,4; 1 Corinthians 3:9, 16; 1 Corinthians 5:4–7, 13; 1 Peter 5:1–4).
We recognize believer’s baptism and the Lord’s supper as scriptural means of testimony for the church (Matthew 28:19, 20; Acts 2:41, 42; Acts 18:8; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26).
Our Pastor
Pastor Byron L. Craig is the first born of Donald and Earlene Craig. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and received his formal education in the Philadelphia School System.
He accepted Christ on July 14, 1975 (a day he will never forget) and was baptized by the late Reverend William A. Lee at the Beulah Baptist Church. At Beulah he served as: Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Director of Young Adult Department; member of Baptist Training Union; Supervisor of Youth Ushers; President of Youth Choir; member of College Outreach Ministry; member of Street Evangelism and Teaching Ministry; and a member of the Male Chorus.
In May of 1975, Pastor Craig was appointed as President of the Youth Department of the Pennsylvania Baptist Association by the late Moderator, Reverend Harrison J. Trapp and Sister Marjorie Haggler. In the three years he served as president, he was dedicated to improving the role of the youth on the agenda of the association. As a result of his perseverance, the role and the youth participation in the association increased significantly. The Reverend T. C. Killibrew, then Moderator, to again assume the position of president of the youth, later approached him, in 1985. He served as president also under the moderatorship of Reverend Rufus Sewell and was named to Executive Committee of the Eastern Keystone Baptist Association under Moderator Joseph Aikins.
Pastor Byron L. Craig
Pastor Craig graduated from Lincoln University in 1982 where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. At Lincoln he was elected president of the Christian Organization, “Militants for Christ.” Under his leadership, the organization grew from eight members to seventy-five members who were actively attending Bible class and prayer service twice a week. Upon recommendation of the University’s Chaplain, he was elected President Emeritus of the Militants for Christ. He also received the Dr. J. Stevenson Memorial Award for academic excellence in Biblical Studies, was a member of the John Dickey Society and a member of the Religious Activities Committee. He also graduated from the Philadelphia College of the Bible where he received high honors and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently enrolled in the LEAD Cohort Program of Biblical Seminary as well as Lancaster Bible College Graduate School.
In April 1986, Pastor Craig was licensed to preach the gospel and ordained in July 1988 by the Beulah Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend Timothy E. Ruffin. In October of 1987, Pastor Craig was called to the Victory Baptist Church to assist Pastor William Cross, Jr. While at Victory he was Director of Christian Education; Director of Finance; Coordinator of the Administrative Staff; and taught the Adult Sunday School Class, Wednesday Night Bible Class and the Sunday School Teachers.
On November 9, 1985 he married Miriam Dunstan. They have two daughters: Brittany Ann and Dominique Marie. Pastor Craig and Sister Craig have 6 grandchildren; Brittany, 2 sons, Daniel and Eliyas, Dominique and husband Justin has a son – Joel and 3 daughters – Hannah, Torah and Sarah.
On May 5, 1992, Pastor Craig was called to Macedonia Baptist Church where he has been the senior pastor.
Pastor has spoken in front of the SENATE POLICY COMMITTEE addressing the IMPACT OF HOSPITAL CLOSURES in urban areas. Pastor is called to speak on issues in the community and is often sought out to respond to the specific needs of the local community. Pastor Byron L. Craig is involved with numerous service organizations and has been awarded countless honors for his leadership in the community.