AGAPE Word Center Church International is a multicultural and multinational non denominational church with a passion to develop Agents of Change who purpose to positively impact their world for Jesus Christ, Ambassadors of a living Christ to a dying world. Established in December 2005 through Pastor Nkhosana D. Chongo (Pastor Cee) and Minister Angela Chongo in Silver Spring , Maryland , USA , Agape had its first service on January 1, 2006 and was officially launched the weekend of September 15 th – 17 th 2006. At Agape, we believe God in His infinite mercies is ready once again to bring about transformational change in this generation and occupy a strategic position in the hearts of His people.

The heart of AGAPE can be summarized as follows:

• Taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations and make disciples of them as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ.

• Training the people for the fulfilling of destiny through the teaching and practice of the pure, unadulterated, incorruptible WORD of God .

• To make a positive difference in people's lives, one life at a time, through the active demonstration of God's unconditional love (AGAPE) for His people.

• Making ready a people prepared for the Lord.

As part of its vision in presenting a living Christ to a dying world, Agape through its outreach efforts is actively involved in the local communities we live in, making a difference in people's lives, one life at a time. Agape also endeavors to provide access to comprehensive social services for those in economic and social crisis. We seek to enable people in need within our community to more fully support and nurture themselves and their families and further support action that leads to a healthy and caring society, free of the oppression of poverty in its various forms.

Come join us for vibrant praise, passionate worship and powerful preaching and teaching of the Incorruptible Word. We look forward to worshiping with you as we endeavor to faithfully influence the effective discipleship of the body of Christ in this generation, according to the will of God.

Agape Word Center Church is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring with easy access from Silver Spring Metro station, at 501 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. 20910.

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For every commission, there must be a vision, for without a vision a people would lack the will to achieve the reason for their existence. The vision must therefore be explained with clarity so it can be understood and form the foundation to run with. ( Proverbs 29:18 ).

THE VISION

To develop Agents of Change for Christ – Raising a community of believers who impact their world for Christ and present a Living Christ to a dying world without compromise.

THE PURPOSE

•  To glorify God by making fruitful disciples who worship and exalt God, edify other believers and promote disciple making.

•  To fulfill the Great commission by presenting Christ and the AGAPE love of God to a dying world, regardless of the circumstances and making disciples of all nations as the Lord gives ability.

•  To train the saints for the fulfilling of destiny through the teaching and practice of the pure unadulterated, incorruptible Word of God.

•  To make ready a people prepared for the Lord.