1. When and where does Compass Point meet?
2. What can I expect if I attend Compass Point on a Sunday?
3. What is there for my children?
4. What does Compass Point have for middle school and high school students?
5. How do I get to know people at Compass Point?
6. Can I learn more about the Bible at Compass Point?
7. What is the history of Compass Point Church?
8. What kind of church is Compass Point?
9. What is the doctrinal beliefs of Compass Point Church?
10. What's the big deal about giving money to a church?
11. Who leads Compass Point?
12. Does Compass Point Church offer counseling?
13. Can a Compass Point pastor conduct my wedding?
14. Is a Compass Point pastor available to conduct a funeral?
15. Is Compass Point Church currently hiring?
How do I get to know people at Compass Point?
The best way to get to know people and build lasting friendships is by becoming a Compass Point volunteer. Our volunteers work closely together in teams each Sunday morning which gives people an opportunity to be a part of the Compass Point vision and to get to know the people they are working with. In fact, many of our Journey Groups form out of our volunteer teams. For more information about being a Compass Point volunteer, please click here or email courtney@compasspointlakeland.com.
Can I learn more about the Bible at Compass Point?
While our the sermons on Sunday mornings provide a wealth of practical Bible insights, it is in our Journey Groups where more in-depth Bible knowledge can be found. Journey Groups are small groups of people meeting each week in various locations around Lakeland to connect with God's Word and each other. For more information about our Journey Groups, please click here or email kyle@compasspointlakeland.com.
What is the history of Compass Point Church?
Compass Point Church started in 2004 as an apartment complex Bible study in Lakeland, Florida. As it began to grow God began lay on he hearts of leaders Chris Elrod and David Nash the idea of actually planting a church. One year later Compass Point Church was launched on Easter Sunday 2005. Since that time Compass Point has met in three different locations, tripled in size and has seen hundreds of lives transformed by the renewing of God’s grace.
What kind of church is Compass Point?
While Compass Point is a church plant of the South Florida Baptist Association, we are a self-governing and independent church. In accordance with Scripture, we partner with various religious organizations that share our values, goals and doctrinal beliefs.
What is the doctrinal beliefs of Compass Point Church?
As a Southern Baptist Convention church, we embrace the doctrinal ideas presented in the "2000 Baptist Faith & Message" doctrinal statement. We have taken the time to break down that document into a more simple explanation which can be downloaded by clicking here.
Who leads Compass Point?
Compass Point is first and foremost led by God and His Word. We also have a small group of Elders that work in conjunction with our Senior Pastor Chris Elrod to act as overseers of Compass Point Church. The Elders are chosen in accordance with the requirements for leadership as defined in 1 Timothy 3 and all areas of Compass Point Church are accountable to them. Our day-to-day activities and ministries are guided by a collective group of pastors and leaders known as the Compass Point Leadership Team. See more information about our leadership or to contact them, please click here.
Does Compass Point Church offer counseling?
Compass Point offers financial counseling and premarital counseling on a regular basis. For other counseling needs a Compass Point pastor or elder will meet once with a person to assess the counseling need and then recommend a good local, trained professional counselor for ongoing help. Please note that rarely does our Senior Pastor Chris Elrod conducts counseling sessions.
Can a Compass Point pastor conduct my wedding?
A couple must be actively attending Compass Point Church and go through a 4-session premarital counseling process for one of our pastors to conduct the wedding. Due to the fact that Compass Point does not have a permanent building to meet in, we recommend Victory Church's Wedding Chapel as the best location in Lakeland the ceremony. Please note that weddings must be scheduled with the Compass Point office at least four (4) months prior to the wedding date. For more information, please email office@compasspointlakeland.com.
Is a Compass Point pastor available to conduct a funeral?
Our pastors will conduct funerals for Compass Point partners, regular attenders, their immediate family or close friends. We cannot guarantee which Compass Point pastor will be conducting the funeral as it depends on which one is available for the date. For more information, please call 963-815-8768 or email office@compasspointlakeland.com.
Is Compass Point Church currently hiring?
Only in extreme rare cases does Compass Point hire from outside of our regular attenders or partners. The best way to get hired for a position at Compass Point is to begin to actively attend, actively volunteer and become a partner. Please also note, we are not looking for experience or education...we are looking for people that have a good work ethic and a heart for the vision for Compass Point.