Braeswood Assembly of God
Houston TX
77096
Who we are
When connecting to a church it is vital you know what that church believes and teaches. Our statement of faith is thoroughly Biblically based. As you will see below we are committed to the Word of God.
If after reading What We Believe you have any questions, please call the church office, 713.777.1651 and speak to one of our 12 full time pastors. They would be happy to address your questions.
What We Believe
We Believe the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16 )
We Believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19)
We Believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years (John 1:1).
We Believe in the blessed hope the rapture of the Church at Christ's coming (Titus 2:13 ).
We Believe the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ (John 14:6).
We Believe regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation (Titus 3:5).
We Believe in water baptism by immersion (Matthew 28:19).
We Believe the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer (1 Peter 2:24 ).
We Believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
We Believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life (Galatians 5:16-25).
We Believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation (Revelation 20:11 -15).
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If after reading What We Believe you have any questions, please call the church office, 713.777.1651 and speak to one of our 12 full time pastors. They would be happy to address your questions.
What We Believe
We Believe the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16 )
We Believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19)
We Believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years (John 1:1).
We Believe in the blessed hope the rapture of the Church at Christ's coming (Titus 2:13 ).
We Believe regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation (Titus 3:5).
We Believe in water baptism by immersion (Matthew 28:19).
We Believe the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer (1 Peter 2:24 ).
We Believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
We Believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life (Galatians 5:16-25).
We Believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation (Revelation 20:11 -15).
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Steve and Donna Banning Â
Leader Position:
Lead Pastor Â
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Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Stephen E. Banning serves as Senior Pastor of Braeswood Assembly of God Church in Houston, Texas. Prior to that he served as Senior Pastor of Memorial West Church in west Houston. He currently serves as Assistant SuperintendentExecutive of the South Texas District Council of the Assemblies of God. Pastor Steve also serves on the Board of Directors of Pleasant Hills Children's Hones. Additioanlly he serves on national and local advisory boards and counsels. His past assignments included Senior Associate Pastor, Minister of Christian Education, Youth Pastor and Minister of Pastoral Care. He has served on the National Assembly of God U.S. Missions Board, Executve Presbyter orf the South Texas District, Assistant DYD for SouthTexas, on the Houston Sectional Committee, and Houston Section Christian Education Director. He and his wife Donna have ministered in Africa, Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, in the Caribbean and in the former Soviet Union. Pastor Steve and his best friend, ministry partner and wife Donna have been married 42 years. They have a passionate commitment to build the Kingdom of God as they Reach Up, Reach In and Reach Out.
Ministry History
Pastor Steve, as he is fondly referred to by the Braeswood congregation, has had a long history with Braeswood Assembly of God Church. His father, Earl J. Banning, served as senior pastor for over thirty years, retiring in October, 2000. Pastor Steve succeeded his father as senior pastor that same month.
Beginning of Ministry
Pastor Steve has served the Braeswood congregation in a number of ministries for over 41 years. He began his service in 1977 as Minister At Large, fulfilling an assignment given to him by the Braeswood Board. Following that ministry, Pastor Steve served briefly as Minister of Pastoral Care, developing a ministry to hospital patients, a lay-counseling ministry, and guest follow-up.
Minister to Youth
In 1980 Pastor Steve was asked to serve as Minister to Youth, where he served for six and one-half years. During that time the youth ministry began innovative programs of outreach, Christian Education and youth music ministry. Under his direction a college ministry was birthed. The youth ministry grew to over 250 students with ministry outreaches and community service projects. Pastor Steve founded a ministry to engaged couples called Engaged Encounters of Braeswood.
Associate Pastor
In 1986 Pastor Steve was asked to step into the role of Associate Pastor. Pastor Steve was responsible for Braeswood's entire Christian Education ministry, including supervision of staff pastors while overseeing the adult education ministry. During that time Braeswood Christian education Ministry broke the top 15 Assembly of God Sunday schools in the United States. An additional number of new adult classes where offered.
Senior Pastor of A New Church
1988 brought what would become a significant transition of Pastor Steve's ministry. Braeswood undertook the aggressive role of mothering a church in west Houston, and asked Pastor Steve to assume the responsibility of pastorng the fledgling new work. The young church became known as Braeswood Memorial West church. Three years later the church became a sovereign assembly known as Memorial West Church. The church grew and added a Minister to Children and Youth in 1993. In 1996 the church entered into an extended time of revival and growth culminating with several water baptism services in a 'horse trough' due to the lack of baptism facilities. That trough was fondly refereed to as the 'baptismal unit'.
Coming Home
In 1996 Pastor Steve was called back to Braeswood to assume the post of Senior Associate Pastor. In that role he was again responsible for the entire C.E. program. Braeswood was honored as the tenth largest A/G Sunday school in the United States. Pastor Steve credits this growth to the more than one hundred teachers, instructors and support staff who all serve with great passion. During this time the Braeswood Bible Institute was founded.
Co-Pastor, Braeswood Assembly of God
In 1997 a new era for Braeswood began. With Pastor Earl Banning announcing his retirement, a succession plan was initiated, electing Pastor Steve as the Co-Pastor of Braeswood for two years, then assuming the position of Senior Pastor in October, 2000. Those two years went by quickly as Pastor Steve began the process of learning, growing and preparing for God's direction.
Lead Pastor, Braeswood Church
Braeswood continues to be an aggressive church with a passion for the harvest. With a commitment to Reach Up, Reach In and Reach Out Pastor Steve looks toward the future with great expectation. Pastor Steve communicates his passion for ministry by reminding the Braeswood Family often, 'God has given us southwest Houston. God has strategically placed us here for this season. We must, and we will reach this city. We are not building a church. We re building the Kingdom of God.' Â
Ministry History
Pastor Steve, as he is fondly referred to by the Braeswood congregation, has had a long history with Braeswood Assembly of God Church. His father, Earl J. Banning, served as senior pastor for over thirty years, retiring in October, 2000. Pastor Steve succeeded his father as senior pastor that same month.
Beginning of Ministry
Pastor Steve has served the Braeswood congregation in a number of ministries for over 41 years. He began his service in 1977 as Minister At Large, fulfilling an assignment given to him by the Braeswood Board. Following that ministry, Pastor Steve served briefly as Minister of Pastoral Care, developing a ministry to hospital patients, a lay-counseling ministry, and guest follow-up.
Minister to Youth
In 1980 Pastor Steve was asked to serve as Minister to Youth, where he served for six and one-half years. During that time the youth ministry began innovative programs of outreach, Christian Education and youth music ministry. Under his direction a college ministry was birthed. The youth ministry grew to over 250 students with ministry outreaches and community service projects. Pastor Steve founded a ministry to engaged couples called Engaged Encounters of Braeswood.
Associate Pastor
In 1986 Pastor Steve was asked to step into the role of Associate Pastor. Pastor Steve was responsible for Braeswood's entire Christian Education ministry, including supervision of staff pastors while overseeing the adult education ministry. During that time Braeswood Christian education Ministry broke the top 15 Assembly of God Sunday schools in the United States. An additional number of new adult classes where offered.
Senior Pastor of A New Church
1988 brought what would become a significant transition of Pastor Steve's ministry. Braeswood undertook the aggressive role of mothering a church in west Houston, and asked Pastor Steve to assume the responsibility of pastorng the fledgling new work. The young church became known as Braeswood Memorial West church. Three years later the church became a sovereign assembly known as Memorial West Church. The church grew and added a Minister to Children and Youth in 1993. In 1996 the church entered into an extended time of revival and growth culminating with several water baptism services in a 'horse trough' due to the lack of baptism facilities. That trough was fondly refereed to as the 'baptismal unit'.
Coming Home
In 1996 Pastor Steve was called back to Braeswood to assume the post of Senior Associate Pastor. In that role he was again responsible for the entire C.E. program. Braeswood was honored as the tenth largest A/G Sunday school in the United States. Pastor Steve credits this growth to the more than one hundred teachers, instructors and support staff who all serve with great passion. During this time the Braeswood Bible Institute was founded.
Co-Pastor, Braeswood Assembly of God
In 1997 a new era for Braeswood began. With Pastor Earl Banning announcing his retirement, a succession plan was initiated, electing Pastor Steve as the Co-Pastor of Braeswood for two years, then assuming the position of Senior Pastor in October, 2000. Those two years went by quickly as Pastor Steve began the process of learning, growing and preparing for God's direction.
Lead Pastor, Braeswood Church
Braeswood continues to be an aggressive church with a passion for the harvest. With a commitment to Reach Up, Reach In and Reach Out Pastor Steve looks toward the future with great expectation. Pastor Steve communicates his passion for ministry by reminding the Braeswood Family often, 'God has given us southwest Houston. God has strategically placed us here for this season. We must, and we will reach this city. We are not building a church. We re building the Kingdom of God.' Â
Other Church Leaders:
Pastor Sergio Garza - Minister to Hispanic Ministries Â
Administration
Admin Name:
Gloria Erorh Â
Admin Position:
Office Manager Â
Phone:
Fax:
713.772.1002 Â
Admin Email:
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Mailing Address
10611 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX
77096 Â
Houston, TX
77096 Â
Braeswood Assembly of God Service Times
Saturday Night Refresh Service - 6:00pm
Sunday
Early Service - 8:00am
Traditional Worship - 9:15am
Satellite Youth - 9:15am
Contemporary Worship - 10:45am
Hispanic Worship en espanol - 10:45am
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Sunday
Early Service - 8:00am
Traditional Worship - 9:15am
Satellite Youth - 9:15am
Contemporary Worship - 10:45am
Hispanic Worship en espanol - 10:45am
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Braeswood Assembly of God History
Braeswood Assembly had its beginnings in a tent revival in downtown Houston in 1943. Reverend A. L. Samford led the tent meetings. Attendance was so good that the congregation banded together and constructed the first church in 1944. In 1948, Pastor N.L. White took over for Reverend Samford so he could fulfill his calling to the evangelistic field. The congregation moved in 1952 to their second worship center and later constructed their third worship center in 1960.
Pastor White retired in 1970 and Pastor Earl J. Banning became the new pastor of Braeswood Assembly. In 1974, the current worship facility was dedicated, and in 1987, the N.L. White Education Building was completed. Pastor Earl Banning served as senior pastor of Braeswood for 30 years and during this time the congregation enjoyed a growth in size from an attendance of 125 to a present worship attendance of over 2,500 each Sunday.
In 1997 a new era for Braeswood began. With Pastor Earl Banning announcing his retirement, a succession plan was initiated, electing Pastor Steve as the Co-Pastor of Braeswood for two years, then assuming the position of Senior Pastor in October 2000. Pastor Earl Banning then assumed the role of Co-Pastor.
Under the leadership of Pastor Stephen E. Banning Braeswood continues to be an aggressive church with a passion for the harvest. Braeswood continues to expand in ministry and outreach. With a commitment to The Word, Worship, Body Life and Commission, Pastor Steve looks toward the future with great expectation.
In 2014 Braeswood began a new season by opening the Braeswood Church West Campus located in southwest Houston at 14635 Branch Forest Drive off of Hiway 6. What began as a small fledgling congregation the West Campus continues to grow and expand in every aspect of ministry and outreach. Braeswood Church West Campus is poised to make a difference.
Pastor Steve communicates his passion for ministry by reminding the Braeswood Family often, "God has given us southwest Houston. God has strategically placed us here for this season. We must, and we will reach this city. We are not building a church. We re building the Kingdom of God."
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Braeswood Assembly of God listing was last updated on the 24th of May, 2018
