ABOUT US
experience Church with an emphasis on the Word of God.
Our Values
We endeavor to do God's will in East Texas and build foundations in his people! We came to East Texas to minister to His children and teach them about His kingdom! The people of the Remnant have a great honor for the Holy Spirit and His gifts, and we love to watch God move and change the lives of those who seek Him!
what we BELIEVE
the scripture
the Godhead
Jesus Christ
man's fall & redemption
Jesus' blood
eternal life & the new birth
baptism in the Holy Spirit
water baptism
sanctification
divine healing
resurrection of the just & the return of our Lord
hell & eternal retribution
we believe in
THE SCRIPTURES
2 Timothy 3:16 | 1 Thessalonians 2:13 | 2 Peter 1:21
The Bible is the inspired Word of God. We believe it is the product of holy, God-appointed men who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct.
the Godhead
Philippians 2:6 | John 14:28 | John 16:28 | John 1:14 | John 1:1 | John 1:18 | John 15:26
We believe our God is One, but manifested in three persons -- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal. God the Father is greater than all. The Son, Jesus, is the Word made flesh, the only begotten son of the father, and He has existed with the Father from the beginning. The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is our Helper, Comforter, Strengthener, Advocate, Intercessor, Standby.
Jesus Christ
Isa. 9:6 | John 1:1,14 & 20:28 | Phil. 2:5,6 | 1 Tim. 2:5 & 3:16
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100 percent God and 100 percent man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for humankind and, thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory.
man's fall & redemption
Romans 3:10 & 3:23 & 5:14 | 1 John 3:8 | Ephesians 2:8
We believe man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God. Through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world, and death was the result. Man is spiritually dead and separated from God. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was sent to give His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God by providing us with salvation. Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the law, and it is by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ that we are saved.
Jesus' Blood
John 1:29 | Rom. 3:10-12,23 & 5:9 | Col. 1:20 | 1 John 1:7 | Rev. 1:5 & 5:9
The blood that Jesus Christ shed on the cross of Calvary was sinless and is 100 percent sufficient to cleanse humankind from all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death.
eternal life & the new birth
2 Corinthians 7:10 | 1 John 5:12 | John 3:3-5
We believe man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that works repentance. In order to be saved, Jesus said every person must be born again. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced, produces eternal life.
baptism in the Holy Spirit
Matt. 3:11 | John 14:16,17 | Acts 1:8 & 2:4,38 & 19:1-7 | Romans 8:26-27 | 1 Corinthians 14:2
We believe the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received by faith, subsequent to the New Birth. The baptism or infilling of the Spirit gives a believer power to be a witness for Christ, and is the entry point for the supernatural, victorious life. This experience is received by faith and then the believer is commanded to continually “be filled” with the Spirit. We believe when an individual is baptized in the Holy Spirit they also receive the ability to pray in other tongues and communicate with God by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that indwells them.
water baptism
Matthew 28:19 | Romans 6:4 | Colossians 2:12 | Acts 8:36-39
We believe Jesus commanded all believers to be baptized by immersion in water. This is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.
sanctification
Hebrews 12:14 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | 2 Peter 3:18 | 2 Cor.3:18 | Phil.3:12-14 | 1 Cor.1:30
We believe the Bible teaches that, without holiness, no man can see the Lord. We believe that sanctification which leads to a holy life is a definite, yet progressive work of grace. This process begins at the time of the new birth and continues throughout our Christian life.
divine healing
Mark 16:18 | James 5:14-25 | 1 Peter 2:24 | Matthew 8:17 | Isaiah 53:4-5
We believe healing for the physical ills of the human body is available by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and/or by the laying on the hands and/or by the supernatural gifts of the Spirit. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ and is the privilege of every member of the Church today.
resurrection of the just & the return of our Lord
Acts 1:11 | 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17 | Revelation 20:6
We believe in the physical, bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe His coming is imminent. When He comes, the dead in Christ will rise first, then we who are alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds (what we refer to as the Rapture), to meet the Lord in the air. After this rapture event, we believe the Tribulation, a period of 7 years, will take place on earth. Following the Tribulation, Jesus shall return to the Earth as King of kings, the Lord of lords, believers will return with Him, and will be the kings and priests, and will reign a thousand years on earth during what is known as the Millennial Reign of Christ.
hell & eternal retribution
Hebrews 9:27 | Revelation 19:20
We believe the one who physically dies without accepting and confessing Jesus Christ as Lord is hopelessly and eternally lost. This person will spend eternity in hell and the Lake of Fire, and therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel and repenting. The Lake of Fire is literal. The terms “eternal” and “everlasting” used in describing the duration of punishment in the Lake of Fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of believers in the presence of God.
MEET REMNANT’S WARRIORS
RUSTY AND ANNA BRADY
Senior Pastors
Pastors Rusty & Anna Brady are graduates of Rhema Bible College, Broken Arrow, Ok. in 1981, Rusty later earned his Doctorate in Theology. Anna also is a 1979 graduate of Norvel Hayes Bible Training Center, Cleveland, Tenn. During their 35 years of ministry the Brady’s have served as children’s and youth Pastors, missionary evangelists holding crusades in Africa, the West Indies and Haiti, and 25 years as Senior Pastors. They have established two churches and are currently bringing their experience to Longview.
Our senior pastors have been married for over 3 decades and are parents of three children who are also serving God in ministry.
TY BRADY
Associate Pastor
Ty Brady is a 2013 & 2014 graduate of Rhema School of Pastoral Ministry. He is our Music Minister and Associate Pastor. Ty is truly a man of vision and a great addition to our team because he brings his creativeness and energy to the Music Ministry. Ty’s heart is to lead people into Praise and Worship where they can experience more of God. We are proud to have him on our team.
CHEYANNE BRADY
Student Ministries Director
Cheyanne Brady is a 2007 graduate of Rhema Bible College. She has a heart for youth and children and breathes new life into teaching them the things of God. We are proud to have Cheyanne as part of our team.
COLE BRADY
Youth Pastor & Graphic Designer
Cole Brady is a 2018 graduate of Rhema Bible Training College. He is our Youth Pastor and teaches the Word and builds a foundation into the lives of our teens!
DWIGHT AND DIANE MURRAY
Care Team Pastors
Pastors Dwight and Diane Murray are our Care-Team pastors at the Remnant. Having served in full-time ministry for 40+ years and having pastored in Longview and in other areas of the country, they have a passion to serve and minister to the body of Christ. We are proud to have them on our team!
Lois Pittman
Church Secretary/Pastoral Assistant
Lois is the friendly voice you hear when you call and the welcoming smile you see when you enter the offices. She serves as the church secretary of the Remnant and oversees the operation of the church office. She is Pastor Rusty's assistant and also assists the other pastors and staff with a variety of administrative duties that keeps the office running smoothly!
Vicky Cook
Church Accountant
Vicky is the financial advisor and church accountant keeping track of all contributions and overhead of each ministry department. She has many years of experience as an accountant. All questions or financial needs are directed and overseen by her.
Misty Orms
Ministry Support
Misty is the Remnant's ministry support. She is in charge of coordinating and executing events and tasks in assistance of all ministry leaders, staff, and pastors. She has over 10 years of experience in non-profit ministry support, development, and assistance.