Welcome To TWCCC
The mission of TWCCC is to follow the mandate of Jesus Christ in Mathew 28:19…
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Ghost”. (KJV)
We are committed to reaching those who do not know the love of Jesus Christ and to those who do not have a church home or are looking for a new worship experience. At True Word, our prayer is to be available to you.
We are also committed to the progress and development of individuals and families as they pursue God’s calling on their life. It may be your desire to mature as a Christian, to share your gifts and talents, to worship and honor God with other believers, or join us in the community to let others know the impact of God in our lives and how we can model HIM before others.
“The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few”.
~ Mathew 9:37 – KJV
Here at TWCCC, we let you put your gifts to work. Come by and visit us or join us in our pursuit to take God to the streets. Regardless of the reason, stop by and worship with us. At TWCCC, we have a lot of fun at church.
At TWCCC, our focus is on those who are seeking to strengthen their relationship with God. We believe knowing and understanding God’s purpose for your life is the key to self-development. Once you have God in your life, you become better focused towards maximizing your potential. We strongly believe in family, but we also know there cannot be a strong family without you. We invite you to explore our ministry, which is designed to inform you of God’s plan for humanity and inspire your personal Christian experience.
Our theme for 2021 is “Kingdom Building on the Local Level”. The City of Elizabeth and its surrounding communities is a diverse and unique region of the United States. We do not follow the traditional missionary model of traveling abroad to win souls. We can achieve that goal right here. As we look to become a multiethnic church, you are more than welcome to assist us.
On behalf of all of us here at True Word Community Christian Center, we extend our warmest wishes while in prayer that you may join us on this journey to explore God’s exciting move in our community.
~ Pastor Leonard S. Grayson and the family of True Word Community Christian Center
What WE BELIEVE
The Vision of TWCCC
The vision of the True Word Community Christian Center is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and lead people to salvation through him.
The Mission of TWCCC
The Mission of True Word Community Christian Center is to follow the mandate of Jesus Christ in Mathew 28:19 “ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” (KJV)
Our Mission is to maintain a local missionary model by preaching and teaching the Word of God to a the diverse community of people of all races, cultures, and ethnicities throughout the City of Elizabeth, Union County and the State of New Jersey
Our Mission is to visit and asist the sick, the homeless, the incarcerated, other disadvantaged populations and other communities of people who feel isolated and alone
Our Mission is to offer the Word of God through practical outreach assistance that promotes self- care practices and advances the spiritual growth of every individual while equipping them with godly ethics and values.
Our Mission is to promote family life in a way that models the original precepts of God in the book of Genesis that encourages the unity between male and female
Our Mission is to provide a healing environment to those who do not know Jesus Christ so they may find love, forgiveness, help, direction, and encouragement
Our Mission to allow every believer to contribute in a meaningful way to the work of ministry by allowing them to use their gifts to the benefit of the church while enhancing their own personal walk with God
Our Mission is to train every believer to maximize their potential by building character and developing tools that advance their personal and professional acumen
Lastly, our Mission is to foster an environment of brotherly and sisterly love that creates comradery and fosters an attitude of fellowship among believers by offering recreational and other relationship building opportunities
The History of TWCCC
Committed to kingdom building on the local level
In the year of our Lord, 2020, after hearing the voice of God to establish a new ministry in the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey, Pastor Leonard S. Grayson began his journey to pursue a new plant church in the City of Elizabeth.
On May 15, 2020, Pastor Leonard S. Grayson took a long vacation from work to gain clarity on the mission and revelation he received from God. After driving for two weeks throughout the hills of West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia, the flat grounds of Florida to reveal “what thus sayeth the Lord” and discuss the implications of this revelation with his mom and other confidants, Pastor Grayson took on the mantle God laid on his heart. After returning from this soul-searching expedition, Pastor Grayson fasted for the entire month of June to prepare himself for this work in the ministry. On July 1, 2020, Pastor Grayson made his first public declaration to the world about the calling God placed on his life. The most profound encounter of this new pursuit were his words, “while on this trip, God told me he was not giving me clarity, but courage.” With this new boldness, True Word Community Christian Center (TWCCC) was born.
During the month of July, Pastor Lawrence Powell gave his approval for his Associate Minister, Rev Clinton Miller to offer his counsel and mentorship to help guide him through this endeavor.
In Mid-July 2020, Nancy Clarke, Rev Clinton Miller, and Pastor Grayson met in the home of Pastor Grayson on South Broad Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey. On July 23, 2020, they filed the State of New Jersey Application for Incorporation establishing True Word Community Christian Center as a legally recognized religious organization in the City of Elizabeth. After negotiations with Dr. Michael Granzen, Pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, TWCCC began renting space to hold a church service. The Mission for TWCCC became to follow the mandate of Jesus Christ in Mathew 28:19; “Go ye therefore, teaching all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” Because of this mission, it was decided to hold our service outside the nontraditional Sunday morning 8:00 and 11:00AM timeframes. It was important to the incorporators to find a timeframe that fit the needs of people who could not or did not wish to attend services in the morning. On Sunday October 6, 2020, at 1161 East Jersey Street in Elizabeth, True Word Community Christian Center offered the residents of the community a worship experience that begins every Sunday at 6:00 PM.
During the first year, in addition to the incorporators, TWCCC has welcomed the lead musician, Mr. Rex Hill, our drummer, He Can Play, our praise leader Demetris Cohen, our sound technician, Damián Brown, and regular attendees, Vicky Rhett, Kim Stanley, Minister LaFerrell VanDiver, Rev. Kevin Williams Deacon Bobby Brown, Krystal Brown and a host of weekly visitors. In the early part of 2020, we welcomed our first two members, Jeshon Ortiz and Frederick Walker. It was our intention to baptize them on Sunday April 19, but as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic, we had to reschedule. During this Pandemic, with social distancing in effect, TWCCC was given the opportunity to create our church service on Facebook Live. With the help of Joe Kim, a student from Livingston, New Jersey, we were able to develop our own Facebook page. On May 15, 2020, we activated the TWCCC Website.
It has been more than a privilege to serve the community of Elizabeth. It has been an even greater honor to work with the many churches in Elizabeth in providing spiritual food to assist in nurturing the residents of our community. As the Reentry Coordinator for the City of Elizabeth, it has also been an honor to work with the many individuals, men, women, and our youth, who have been incarcerated or have had some engagement with the criminal justice system. It continues to be a pleasure to offer them a holistic approach as they transition back into a health family and community life. True Word Community Christian Center endeavors to be a part of their story.
The theme in 2020 for TWCCC, continues to be “Kingdom Building on the Local Level”. While it is important missionary travel abroad, there is a lot of work to be done right here in the community of Union County and Elizabeth New Jersey. We continue to ask for your blessing as God uses us to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ.