What We Believe
Our faith is rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus Christ. We believe God's Word gives us real answers for real life and calls us to worship, holiness, love, service, and truth.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired, infallible Word and the true record of Jesus Christ and the Good News of His Kingdom.
Salvation
We believe salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, turning from sin, and accepting His sacrifice for eternal life.
Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit gives believers new life, freedom from sin, spiritual power, and gifts for God’s work.
Obedience
We believe true faith is shown through obedience to Jesus, even when it requires sacrifice.
Baptism
We believe baptism by full immersion is a believer’s public declaration of faith and new life in Christ.
Service
We believe every believer should serve others and take an active part in the life and mission of the church.
What People Experience Here
The Bible says the Lord inhabits the praises of His people, and I believe that you really experience that here at Living Word Church.
Everything we do at Living Word Church leads us to grow personally in our life with Jesus Christ.
Founding Pastor
Pastor Robert Mazur (Brother Bob) was the founder and senior pastor of Living Word Church until he went home to the Lord on May 17, 2021.
In 1970, he walked into a small church in Texas, wondering if God was real, and heard a complete stranger proclaim the finest details of his life. He immediately surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and was baptized in the Holy Spirit the day following. From that moment, God began to call Brother Bob to become a pastor and pioneer a church in the Syracuse community.
Although a successful owner of an advertising art company, he ultimately yielded to the Lord’s call in his life and left the business world. The same God that powerfully changed his life has used Brother Bob to build Living Word from 13 original members into one of the largest born-again, Spirit-filled, Bible-believing congregations in Central New York.
How We Live This Out
Worship
Gathering to honor God together.
Fellowship
Growing together as a church family.
Service
Using our gifts to serve one another and our community.
These values shape everything we do as a church family.