Welcome to Stony Point Christian Church

Discover God's Love • Share God's Love

Ephesians 3:17-19: "17...And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge -- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."

About Us

History

Stony Point Christian Church has a rich history dating back to 1877. The original congregation, a group known as the Campbellites, met in a log cabin near the present-day Arrowhead Middle School. Over the next few years, they continued meeting at different locations nearby. Because the church was growing, they sought a permanent location. In 1885, James F. Grinter deeded 1/2 acre of land where Stony Point sits today, and the first church building was constructed.In 1925, a new "little white church" was built on the site, and it served the community as a "light set on a hill" for many years. Modern conveniences such as indoor restrooms and a kitchen with a stove and sink were added by 1950. An on-site parsonage was built in early 1951. In the early 1950s, youth attendance at church activities was growing so rapidly that a new room for high schoolers was added on to the church. In 1954, more Sunday School room was created with a large basement addition (today's Fellowship Hall). Two years later a beautiful sanctuary was built on top of the basement.The little white church was torn down in 1961 and replaced with the current three-story building, which opened in 1962 as an education unit. During the cornerstone-laying ceremony, members added a history of the church, a New Testament Bible, the church constitution and by-laws, the Sunday School staff list, and a 1961 penny. The cornerstone marker is visible near the front entrance today.On January 13, 1971, the church suffered a devastating fire that resulted in more than $100,000 in damages. Many in the congregation worked long hours to prepare the charred structure for rebuilding. Meanwhile, church services were held across the street at the Stony Point South School.In 1965 the adjacent 7 acres of land east of the church were purchased. More parking was configured, and a recreation area was developed. The park chapel was dedicated in 1973, and the original playground equipment and wooden picnic tables arrived the next year.In 1995, a New Building Committee was formed to consider the feasibility of constructing a new multi-purpose building. By April 1999, $425,000 had been raised, building plans were approved, and a loan for the remaining $122,000 was secured. A public groundbreaking celebration was held in August 1999, and the Cole Activities Center opened in August 2000.Many other building, landscaping, and maintenance projects have enhanced the usability and beauty of the church, including video projection for the worship service, an updated sanctuary, and a redesigned Fellowship Hall with a coffee shop.See more in this video put together when we celebrated our 140th birthday in 2017.

What We Believe

Biblical: We pattern ourselves after the church as revealed in the Book of Acts, "...continuing steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer."Independent: We are an independent church in that we are not governed by any outside denominational structure. We elect our own leaders, and they direct the affairs of the church under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, in accordance with God's Word.Global: We believe in outreach -- locally, nationally, and internationally -- and support a variety of missions efforts.Christian: We seek to be nondenominational, encouraging all believers to put aside man-made creeds and titles. We call ourselves "Christians" and use the Bible as our only rule of faith and practice. [Acts 11:26; 2 Timothy 3:16-17]Statement of Faith:

  • We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error, and is the standard and authority for all generations. [1 Thessalonians 2:13; John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17]

  • We believe in the tri-unity of the one and only God -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. [Genesis 1:2; Matthew 5:16; 6:1, 4, 8, 9; John 1:1; James 1:17; 14:19; 2 Peter 1:21]

  • We believe God is the Creator of all things. [Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24-18; Hebrews 11:3]

  • We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son and Savior of the world. [John 1:14; John 3:16; Hebrews 1:1-3; 1 John 4:9]

  • Conceived by the Holy Spirit [Matthew 1:18]

  • Born of a virgin [Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:26-27]

  • Died on the cross, was buried, and bodily rose again from the grave [Luke 23:44-24:8; John 20:24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8]

  • Ascended into Heaven; seated at the Father's right hand [Luke 22:69; Acts 1:1-9; Colossians 3:1]

  • Will return to earth to judge both the living and the dead [Matthew 24:36-42; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:10-11; 10:39-42; 1 Peter 4:5]

  • We believe in the Holy Spirit, a personality who is part of the triune God. [Matthew 28:19; John 16:5-15; Acts 1:7-8]

  • Who indwells every Christian [1 Corinthians 3:15; 6:19; 2 Timothy 1:14]

  • Who empowers Christians for works of service [1 Corinthians 12:4-11]

  • Who enables us to live Christlike lives [Galatians 5:16-25]

  • We believe in the Bible.

  • God's Holy Word without error in its original form, and inspired by the Holy Spirit. [1 Corinthians 2:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:14-16; 2 Peter 1:20-21]

  • We accept the Bible as the final authority for all matters of faith and practice as the basis for our belief system or worldview. [Isaiah 40:8; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12]

  • We believe that man, created by God, willfully sinned and as a result is dead of spirit and has lost relationship with God, leaving him with no hope of a full life or an eternity in heaven. [Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23]

  • We believe that salvation -- the forgiveness of sins resulting in a renewed spirit -- comes by grace through the death sacrifice of Jesus Christ. [Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1:7]

  • We understand the Bible teaches a heart surrender to God through acceptance of Jesus as Savior brings a renewed spirit that connects us to God in relationship. This surrender is reflected in our repentance of our sins and pledging ourselves to Christ by the sign of immersion baptism. [Romans 5:1-2; Luke 24:45-47; Acts 3:19; 17:30; 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9-10; 1 John 4:15; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21]

  • We believe that the church is the body and bride of Christ, founded on the day of Pentecost, consisting of all Christians everywhere. [Matthew 16:13-18; Acts 2:14-47]

  • We believe that God ordained that elders are to exercise spiritual leadership and authority over the local congregation. [Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4]

  • We believe that death seals the eternal destiny of each person. When Christ returns, He will formally pronounce the eternal fate of each individual, both living and dead. The saved will be assigned eternal life; the unsaved, eternal separation from God. [Daniel 12:2; John 5:29; John 6:39; Romans 8:10-11; 19-23]

Worship

When should I arrive?
We'd love to meet you before service! Feel free to arrive early to grab a donut and coffee from the Coffee Shop. Sunday School classes for all age groups begin at 9:00a, and the Worship service begins at 10:15a. Check the Facebook page for time changes on special days.Where should I go?
We’re easy to find! Our address is 149 S 78th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111, which is located 10 minutes east of Kansas Speedway. From I-70 take the 78th Street exit and head south about 1 mile. The main entrance is on 78th Street, and an elevator is available inside the front doors.Where should I park?
Parking is available in our church lots and also at the elementary school across the street.What should I wear?
Our environment is casual and familial. We're a church for people from all walks of life. Please wear whatever is most comfortable for you.What happens in the Worship service?
We start our worship together singing a mix of contemporary and traditional songs, we pray together, we share communion, and we accept tithes and offerings. Then the 2nd-5th graders are dismissed for Children's Church and the congregation hears a Bible message preached by Pastor Caleb Plumb. During the final song we invite our church family to come forward to offer concerns and praises so we can pray for each other.What if I can't attend in person?
You're welcome to join us online! The Sunday service is streamed from our Facebook page.Where else can I listen to Pastor Caleb's teaching?
What if we could lock in on God's word and whispers every day? Pastor Caleb hosts a weekly podcast called "Frequency of Heaven" that helps us dial in on the Father's voice so we can live in the goodness of God more and more each day. Check it out on your favorite streaming platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Kids & Youth

Our desire is for kids to experience the life-changing power of Jesus and His Word hands-on, enthusiastic worship, and Bible teaching.Sunday School is currently going through a 3-year chronological study of the Bible. Youth Group studies different topics throughout the year and has games, snacks, and a devotion each Sunday night at 5:30p.Visit the Spark Studios site for details on the elementary school early-release program that runs on Wednesdays from 1:30p-5:30p.Visit the Kids Point site for updates and additional resources, including a monthly newsletter.If you have questions, email us at [email protected].

Preschool

At Stony Point Christian Church Preschool we strive to create a loving and nurturing environment for the precious little ones entrusted to our care. Tonya Cannon is our Preschool Director and is assisted by 3 additional teacher helpers! They have many years of experience as parents and teachers. They also share a love for teaching, guiding, and nurturing the children in Jesus Christ.We offer two classes: 4- & 5-year-olds class on Mon/Wed/Fri and 3-year-olds class on Tue/Thu. Both classes meet from 9:00a – 12:00p, and the program runs from September through May. Each day includes Bible time. We hear Bible stories, learn scripture verses, and sing songs that help little ones celebrate God and Jesus.The 3-year-old curriculum covers a basic introduction to letters, numbers, shapes, and colors, along with a daily theme. Much emphasis is given to developing social skills with this age group. Click here to view the class supply list.The 4- & 5-year-old curriculum covers a weekly theme, letters, numbers, patterns, shapes, colors, rhyming, opposites, and position words. We enjoy exploring the world through simple science activities and experiments. Click here to view the class supply list.This is just a taste of what our preschool offers. We would love to have your child be a part of our preschool family. Access the enrollment form for information on registration and fees.3-year-old objectives:

  • recognize basic geometric shapes

  • recognize and distinguish primary colors

  • recognize his/her first name and begin to develop the necessary skills to write it

  • count to 10 and begin to recognize numbers

  • develop social skills and begin to exhibit them in a group setting (speaking, sharing, and playing together)

  • develop an appreciation of music and singing

  • develop motor skills through play and exercise

4- & 5-year-old objectives:

  • distinguish shapes, colors, and letters

  • develop an interest and appreciation for stories and reading

  • explore avenues of creativity in both art projects and classroom projects

  • recognize and write his/her name in uppercase and lowercase letters

  • develop motor skills through play and exercise

  • explore and appreciate music and singing

  • develop personal and social skills (work cooperatively, group play, personal hygiene skills, etc.)

  • learn basic counting and number recognition to 20

  • identify 14 body parts and be able to draw a person

  • explore rhyming words, opposite words, and positional words

  • explore basic science relating to seasons, living, and non-living things

Giving

There are several ways to financially support the mission of Stony Point.1. Place a donation in the offering baskets on Sunday morning.2. Mail a donation to the church.3. Issue a payment using your bank's online bill pay feature. This option is often free, and you can usually set up recurring payments.4. Make a secure PayPal contribution to [email protected]. The button below launches PayPal's site, which requires a free account. While your entire donation may be tax deductible, please note the church does not receive the full amount, as PayPal requires the church to pay a processing fee of 1.99% + $0.49 per transaction. For example, if you send $100.00, then PayPal charges the church $2.48, and the church receives $97.52.

5. For contributions of publicly traded securities or IRA qualified charitable distributions, please contact the Stewardship Ministry.

Fellowship

We love doing life together!