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Living Word Church is a Bible-centered Christian church in Syracuse, New York.
We are committed to teaching God’s Word faithfully, living out the Gospel, and growing together as a church family.
What We Believe
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The Bible
We believe the Bible is the Word of God, written by divinely inspired men. In its original manuscripts, it is infallible and complete. It proclaims the everlasting Good News of God’s Kingdom and contains the true historical record of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. -
Salvation
We believe that all sin separates people from God, and no one is justified by good deeds alone. In love, God provided salvation through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ, who bore the penalty for our sin. Salvation is received by those who believe in Jesus, turn from sin, and follow Him. Those who accept salvation receive eternal life; those who reject it face eternal separation from God. -
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and actively works in the world today. The Holy Spirit brings new life to believers, empowers them to live free from sin, and conveys the promises of Christ. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a distinct work of God that follows salvation and may include speaking in tongues and the operation of the spiritual gifts. -
Obedience
We believe obedience to Jesus Christ is inseparably connected to faith and grace. Obedience is the outward evidence of true salvation, as believers submit their lives to Christ’s authority rather than their own desires. Faithful obedience often requires sacrifice in this life in anticipation of eternal reward. -
Baptism
We believe water baptism is an early act of obedience for believers and a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism symbolizes leaving the old life behind and entering into new life through Christ. We practice baptism by full immersion. -
Service & Volunteering
We believe serving others is a Christian responsibility. Our church is built on volunteer involvement, which strengthens fellowship, encourages spiritual growth, and supports the work of ministry. Through volunteer service, members actively participate in the life and mission of the church.
our pastors and elders
Bryan Rocine
Lead Pastor
Ben Connor
Assistant Pastor
Don Cullen
Elder
Garry Maderi
Tony Gray
Elder
Isaiah Rocine
Academy Principal
"The Bible says the Lord inhabits the praises of His people, and I believe that you really experience that here at Living Word Church."
- Timothy P.
"We are a multi-cultural, multi-racial congregation, one local body in Jesus Christ. The love that Jesus has put within us spans across the natural differences that normally divide people everywhere."
- Mathiang D.
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 selfish 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.