AllPoints is a non-denominational congregation that is a member of Harvest Network International (www.harvestnetworkintl.org) We are intent on seeing the Kingdom move through salvation, healing, signs and wonders as legitimate expressions of the presence of God. We are a congregation of seekers--seeking to be obedient to the leading of God's Holy Spirit and the Scriptures. We believe God is pouring out new wine that needs to be caught in new wine-skins. We are a congregation of real people simply looking to be all God is calling us to be.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
AllPoints was incorporated as a 501.c.3 non profit corporation in November, 2003, and held its first worship services the weekend of February 28-29, 2004. (We recently celebrated our fourth anniversary.) Since August, 2005, we have been meeting in the Hickory Flat community in Cherokee County (6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, GA 30115)
What is your primary product or service?
We are a Christian church dedicated to seeing God's kingdom break out in our midst. Non-denominational, pro-God and His Spirit. We are committed in personal spiritual growth of each member regardless of age and both local and foreign mission outreach.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
(Banks Brazell, senior minister): I accepted the call to preach on 8-8-1988. In 1991 I started seminary at Emory University, and graduated in June of 1994. I served 7 years at a 6000 member United Methodist church in Marietta, then two years as senior minister at a county-seat First UMC before God called me out of the UMC to start AllPoints. Prior to that time I was a professional skydiving instructor for 6 years, and before that I was a construction manager on hospital and mall projects. More information is available on our website.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The Body of Christ in Cherokee County is made up of all sorts of churches and congregations. I try to keep all of us at AllPoints keenly aware of the fact we are interconnected to the rest of the Body of Christ, so our focus is not limited to what goes on inside our four little walls... That is one reason we support missions in Central Asia, China, Scotland, Mexico, and Kenya as well as in Cherokee County and metro Atlanta.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Have one location at the present time. When we first started out we worshiped in Woodstock on Saturday evenings and East Cobb on Sunday mornings. In 2005 we consolidated into our present location for Sunday morning worship (10:30 AM), Monday intercessory/healing prayer time at 11 AM, and Wednesday Nite Supper and Pastor's Bible Study/Youth at 6:30 PM. We will expand as God's Spirit leads us to do so.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located in the "big curve" on Hickory Flat Highway across from where Batesville Road comes in, behind Hickory Flat Orthodontics. We are approximately 4/10s of a mile east of the Hickory Flat Hwy/East Cherokee intersection. Our street address is 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, GA 30115. Cut and paste this link:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/6488+Hickory+Flat+Hwy+Canton+GA+30115-7235/
What type of payments do you accept?
Tax deductible contributions are generally done by check or cash, or by paypal through our website.
Which areas do you service?
Heart, soul, mind, and strength. Our vision is to be a church that meets people where they are, and to be a place where people find the healing they need--particularly of the wounds inflicted by the "church" in the past...
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The Lord runs it, we just try to not mess up His direction! We are governed by a board of governors that functions as the board of directors of the corporation. Our ministries are started based on prayerful consensus.
What are your hours of operation?
Sunday school, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM on Sundays; Monday Prayer, 11AM; Wednesday Nite Supper and Pastors' Bible Study, 6:30 PM.
Other times by appointment for personal prayer ministry, our place or yours.