Updated: 04/02/06
Doing the Work of the Ministry of Jesus Christ
in Charlottesville, Virginia and Beyond!
"Tearing down strongholds ~ Building Up the Kindgom!"
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Radical in Christ Ministries (RIC) was
birthed out of Agape’ Faith Christian Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Under the leadership of Apostles Michael and
Kathy O. Berkley, Agape’ is a five-fold ministry that “pastors”
pastors. Those that know this ministry
know that Apostle Michael and Apostle Kathy love Jesus more than life and they
teach and make disciples who God has called to be leaders in the Body of
Christ. RIC is honored and grateful to
Jesus for our parents in ministry and we say along with Agape’, “For God we
live and for God we die!” and “No compromise!”
434.566.3227
Directions – Sunday worship services are held in G004A of UVA's Ruffner Hall (next the "The Dell") located at 405 Emmet Street in Charlottesville, Virginia. Park behind Ruffner Hall (go up the ramp to the right just beyond Ruffner Hall, make the 2nd right and park in the lot on the right at the end of the street. Enter the building, take the elevator down to "G", turn right, go down 4 steps to G004A. See you there!
From Richmond – Take I-64 West toward Staunton. Take exit 124 to US-250W (Charlottesville/Shadwell). Turn right onto US-250 West. Keep straight for approximately 6 miles to the Emmet Street exit (on the left). Travel approximately 4 miles to 405 Emmet Street. Take the ramp just beyond 405 Emmet Street onto McCormick Road. Make the 2nd right and park in the parking lot on the right at the end of the road.
From North Carolina – Take I-95 N toward Richmond.
Take I-295 N to go around Richmond.
Follow signs to the end of I-295-N toward Charlottesville. Take I-64W toward Staunton. Take exit 124 to US-250W (Charlottesville/ Shadwell). Turn right onto US-250 West. Keep straight for approximately 6 miles to the Emmet Street exit (on the left). Travel approximately 4 miles to 405 Emmet Street. Take the ramp just beyond 405 Emmet Street onto McCormick Road. Make the 2nd right and park in the parking lot on the right at the end of the road.
From Maryland – Take I-95 S to Capital Beltway/I-495 West towards Silver
Spring (exit 27). Follow I-495 West to
I-66 West towards Manassas/Front Royal (exit 49). Merge onto US-29 S (exit 43A) towards
Gainesville/Warrenton. Continue on
US-29 S to Charlottesville. Keep straight -- US-29S becomes Emmet Street. Travel to 405 Emmet Street. Take the ramp just beyond 405 Emmet Street onto McCormick Road. Make the 2nd right and park in the parking lot on the right at the end of the road.
1. What is a church without walls? A church without walls
is a church that is not confined mentally or emotionally to a “church”
building. The work of the ministry as
described in Ephesians 4:11-13 focuses on building up the leadership who in turn will teach and build-up the membership who will then go forth to do the work of the ministry. Obviously, a location is needed for this work, but a building is
not the basic thrust and quite honestly, a 5-fold ministry intent on building
up the people can be based anywhere (recreation centers, homes, etc.) The focus is Jesus and the
people.
2. What does non-denominational mean? Non-denominational can
mean many different things depending on who you talk to. At Radical in Christ Ministries (RIC), it
means that we do not adhere to any particular person’s doctrine. “Man’s doctrine” steals, kills and destroys
– even the most well intended doctrines.
RIC follows the original plan of the New Testament church as written in
Acts and Paul’s epistles. We also rely
heavily on the Old Testament for a richer and deeper understanding of the New
Testament.
3. Why do you dance? The ministry
of the dance is an important part of our worship service. There is a freedom experienced in dance that
is consecrated unto the Lord that is comparable to little else. As a ministry that encourages and teaches
psalmists, RIC’s services include many expressions of worship - dance, song,
drama, poetry and whatever else the Lord gives to us to give back to
Him. These offerings are a small part
of surrendering our all.
"To tear down strongholds and to train, activate & release disciples of Jesus Christ."
Radical In Christ Ministries is a church without walls. We are learning to love Jesus with our whole hearts and how to love the image looking back at us in the mirror. Loving our neighbors is becoming easier because we're learning how to love ourselves. We preach, teach and impart the living ministry of Jesus Christ. What we learn, we are empowered to go forth and teach others. Our services are a time for love, worship, adoration and praise. We're learning to sit at His feet as disciples. There is freedom in the house - freedom to be real; freedom to be healed, set free and delivered in the name of the Lord. We are tearing down strongholds in our own lives, surrendering our wills to His. We are praying that Jesus will turn our city upside down and inside out in His Name and for His purpose.
Charlottesville has hope - His name is Jesus!
Scripture references: Nehemiah 4, Jeremiah 1, Matthew 11:4-6 (Amplified), Mark 16:17, Ephesians 1, Isaiah,
chapters 49 and 61
Sundays at 3:30 pm, Wednesdays at 7:30 pm and Saturdays at 6:30 pm
"This Love" - Adelphia Cable ~ Channel 13, Charlottesville Public Access Television
A local cable show celebrating the unconditional love of God through dance, drama, poetry, art on canvas and the preached word.
Sundays, 11 am
Celebration and Worship Service - G004A Ruffner Hall ~ UVA, 405 Emmet Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903.
Thursdays, 7:30 pm
Bible Study - Blue Ridge Commons Library, next to 752-F Prospect Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903.