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#ForgivenessAndHealing

“We have been forgiven, but yet we still struggle with shame. We have been forgiven, yet a lot of us still carry resentment and bitterness. We have been forgiven, but we're still dealing with all of these wounds from our past. We have been forgiven, but we're still trying to put the pieces of our lives back together. And something that I want us to understand right out of the gate here is being forgiven doesn't mean that we don't have to deal with the damage that sin has caused in our lives.”

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#PrayForRestoration

“But we've gotta learn how to pray more effectively. We don't only only ask, Lord, forgive me for what I did, but, Lord, heal me from what just happened to me. Lord, help me release this bitterness that I've carried. Lord, restore the confidence that I have lost. Lord, help me stop defining myself by my past, by my worst moment of life. Lord, take the pain I've been carrying and help me become whole again. You see, that's the heart of Jesus. It's the heart of restoration.”

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#YourPastDoesNotDefineYou

“And and and one of the things that I battle with as as I'm dealing with people in ministry, is is I want them to understand that yesterday's brokenness doesn't define tomorrow's purpose. And so many people just live in the past. They just live in their brokenness. I would say it this way, man. Sometimes we come to Jesus asking him to forgive our sins, but we fail to realize he also wants us to trust him with our scars.”

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Visiting

When and where are services?
Sunday services are held in person at **9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.** at **156 Poplar Springs Rd, Hiram, GA 30141**. The **9:30 a.m. service is also online**. (https://www.elevatecc.com/)

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What accessibility accommodations are available?
The website doesn’t list specific on-site accommodations such as wheelchair access, assistive listening, or interpreters. Online worship is available Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; for questions about in-person accessibility, contact the church at (770) 943-5959 or admin@elevatecc.com. (https://www.elevatecc.com/) (https://www.elevatecc.com/contact)

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes—you can attend while exploring Christianity or questioning your beliefs. We don’t expect people to hide their struggles; our teaching describes the church as a safe place to bring them and says people experience different seasons of life. ([44:42 from November 09, 2026]) The website doesn’t specifically address questions about belief, but you’re welcome to visit a Sunday service at 9:30 or 11:00. (https://www.elevatecc.com/)

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
The website doesn’t mention registration as a requirement. It lists in-person Sunday services at 9:30 and 11:00 AM, so you can simply arrive at the church. (https://www.elevatecc.com/)

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Beliefs

What are its stated core beliefs?
The provided website text does not include a formal list of core beliefs; it states the church’s mission as “Connecting people to God and each other.” (https://www.elevatecc.com/)

In Kevin Barton’s sermon, the beliefs expressed include:

- **God cares about people’s physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering and brings healing.** ( [35:30 from November 09, 2026])
- **Jesus offers both forgiveness and restoration**—including healing from shame, bitterness, and past wounds. ( [31:20 from November 09, 2026]; [51:58 from November 09, 2026])
- **Faith is lived in community:** people are encouraged to seek prayer and support from trusted church members and leaders. The oil used in prayer is not magical; healing comes from the Lord. ( [39:51 from November 09, 2026]; [40:09 from November 09, 2026])

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Who leads the church, and how are leaders accountable?
Kevin Barton is identified as Elevate’s **Lead Minister / Preacher**. The church also has elders, whom Barton describes as church leaders. (https://www.elevatecc.com/podcasts/media; [38:21 from November 09, 2026])

Barton says people can seek prayer and support from the elders, and that they practice confidentiality when people confide in them. The materials provided don’t explain a formal process for holding the minister or elders accountable, such as who oversees them or how concerns are handled. ([39:51 from November 09, 2026]; [47:58 from November 09, 2026])

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
Kevin Barton’s recent **“Restored by Oil”** (When The Oil Flows, Week 2; November 8, 2026) is the clearest place to start. It explains restoration through James 5: recognizing wounds, asking for prayer and support, and trusting God to heal. ([32:10 from November 09, 2026]) The preceding sermon, **“Oil Tycoons”** (Week 1; November 1, 2026), would provide helpful context: it introduces oil as representing the anointing of God’s Spirit. ([28:03 from November 09, 2026]) Both are listed among the church’s recent sermons. (https://www.elevatecc.com/podcasts/media)

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
We teach that sin is serious: it can leave lasting wounds, guilt, shame, regret, and destructive habits. Forgiveness does not always erase the damage right away, so healing and restoration may still be needed. ([36:36 from November 09, 2026]) ([31:20 from November 09, 2026])

We encourage people not to hide their struggles, but to seek prayer and support. James 5 is presented as a call to confess sins and pray for one another; people may ask elders or trusted members of the church for help, with confidentiality treated as important. ([43:49 from November 09, 2026]) ([47:58 from November 09, 2026])

We also emphasize that Jesus offers forgiveness and restoration: a person’s past brokenness need not define their future, even if healing from the effects of sin takes time. ([49:01 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We teach that honesty and community are part of healing: it’s okay not to be okay, but we shouldn’t pretend otherwise. We encourage people to acknowledge their struggles and ask trusted people for prayer and support. ([33:13 from November 09, 2026]) ([44:42 from November 09, 2026])

That honesty should be met with care and discretion. We teach that people can confide in church elders and Lift Groups, where shared concerns and prayer requests are treated confidentially—not broadcast to others. ([46:45 from November 09, 2026]) ([47:58 from November 09, 2026])

Our broader emphasis is that Christians aren’t meant to live in isolation: the church can come alongside people as they seek restoration. ([56:20 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
We don’t teach that suffering should be hidden or that everyone is always fine. Our guidance is to acknowledge the struggle, pray, and seek support; James’s call to pray in suffering and ask the church’s elders for prayer is presented as a practical path toward care and restoration. ([34:03 from November 09, 2026])

We recognize that wounds can be physical, emotional, or spiritual, and may come from our own actions, other people, or circumstances. We teach that God cares about healing those wounds, and that asking trusted people in the church to pray with you is not something to be ashamed of. ([35:30 from November 09, 2026]) ([44:42 from November 09, 2026])

The material provided doesn’t address doubt directly. Its closest guidance is to be honest about what you’re facing rather than pretending everything is okay, and to bring your struggle to God and trusted people for prayer and support. ([33:13 from November 09, 2026])

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It would be an **interpretation from Kevin Barton’s sermon**, not an explicit official statement on the church website. The website lists Barton’s November 8, 2026 sermon, “Restored by Oil,” but does not state its theological explanation. (https://www.elevatecc.com/podcasts/media)

In the sermon, Barton interprets the oil in James 5 as representing God’s Spirit and describes anointing and prayer as part of seeking restoration. ([43:49 from November 09, 2026])

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Community

Which groups currently meet, and when?
The currently listed groups meet on this schedule:

- **Saturday, Nov. 14:** Celebrate Recovery at **5:00 p.m.**; Towns Lift Group at **5:00 p.m.** at rotating houses.
- **Monday, Nov. 16:** Smothers Lift Group at **7:00 p.m.** in Elevate Building B.
- **Tuesday, Nov. 17:** Senior Adult Lift Group at **6:00 p.m.** in Elevate Building A; Bartons Lift Group at **7:00 p.m.** in Elevate Building B.
- **Thursday, Nov. 19:** Women’s Lift Group at **9:30 a.m.** in the Elevate Building B lobby.

(https://www.elevatecc.com/events)

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Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. The church lists **Lift Groups** for “doing life together” and **Celebrate Recovery** support groups; its events calendar also shows several Lift Groups meeting during the week. The website doesn’t specify whether every group is open to newcomers, so you could contact the church to confirm which group is a good fit. (https://www.elevatecc.com/connect) (https://www.elevatecc.com/events)

For an introduction to the church, you can plan a visit to a Sunday service, held in person at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. (https://www.elevatecc.com/)

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Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
Contact Elevate Christian Church’s admin by phone at (770) 943-5959 or email admin@elevatecc.com. Admin is available by phone or email Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM–2 PM. (https://www.elevatecc.com/contact)

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