Greeters and ushers can help you navigate the facility and find a seat. Sunday and midweek services are also available online if attending in person isn’t possible. The website doesn’t specify disability-specific accommodations such as wheelchair access or assistive listening devices. (https://lohchurch.org/experience-loh/)
What happens during a typical service, and how long does it last?
A typical service includes praise and worship—singing, rejoicing, and prayer—followed by a sermon; the church describes services as energetic and spiritually focused. ( [04:28 from August 19, 2022] )
Plan for about **two hours**: archived Sunday services commonly run around 2 hours, though the church doesn’t state a fixed service length. Greeters and ushers can help you find the auditorium, and Promise Kids is available during Sunday services. (https://lohchurch.org/service-archives/) (https://lohchurch.org/experience-loh/)
What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
The sources don’t describe one fixed order for every service. Worship is participatory, including singing, praise, lifted hands, rejoicing, and prayer; some services then move into a message. (Pastor Brenda, [04:28 from August 19, 2022])
The format can vary for special services: for example, the archive describes a prayer service with worship and prayer followed by a message, and a New Year’s Eve service featuring praise, worship, prayer, and anointing. The website doesn’t say whether the regular Sunday and Wednesday services have different worship formats. (https://lohchurch.org/service-archives/; https://lohchurch.org/experience-loh/)
Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. Lord of Hosts Church’s website encourages people to learn about Jesus, read the Bible, and get involved in a good church—so attending while you explore is consistent with that guidance. The site doesn’t spell out a specific visitor policy, but it describes sharing the Gospel “wisely and lovingly.” (https://lohchurch.org/get-to-know-jesus/; https://lohchurch.org/eternity-in-our-hearts/)
Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
For regular services, you can simply arrive—registration isn’t indicated as required. Greeters will welcome you and help you find your way; they can also assist with children’s check-in. (https://lohchurch.org/experience-loh/)
What denomination or network does the church belong to?
The sources don’t identify a formal denomination. They do say that Lord of Hosts Church services are available on the OVTV network, but don’t establish that the church formally belongs to it. ([14:16 from September 28, 2023])
The material provided doesn’t include a formal, numbered statement of core beliefs. It does show these recurring convictions:
- **The Bible and God’s promises guide faith and response to hardship.** The church article urges believers to trust and speak God’s Word, citing promises of healing and protection (Isaiah 53:5; Isaiah 54:17). (https://lohchurch.org/whose-report-will-you-believe/) - **Prayer and intercession matter.** The church organizes prayer around spiritual revival, government, public servants, and families. (https://lohchurch.org/echurch/e-church-prayer/) - **Christians should pursue unity and humility.** In a sermon, Pastor Brenda Kunneman cautions against judgment and division, noting that believers are still growing in their understanding of Scripture and their calling. ([05:46 from May 16, 2023]) - **The church values prophetic ministry and biblical, moral leadership.** Pastor Brenda Kunneman cautions against dismissing prophetic ministry too quickly ([06:27 from May 16, 2023]), and another message calls for Christlike believers and leaders to uphold biblical and moral standards. ([12:34 from July 31, 2024])
How does it practice baptism and communion, and who can participate?
**Baptism:** Lord of Hosts practices water baptism. People sign up, and church staff follow up with details about the next baptism class. Participants must be **12 or older**. The signup also invites people to share that they have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, though the provided information doesn’t state that as a separate eligibility rule. (https://lohchurch.org/event/mediaseminar2025/)
**Communion:** We receive the bread and cup with thanksgiving, remembering Jesus’ body and blood and what he made available through them. We also emphasize examining ourselves and discerning the Lord’s body, including remaining unified with other believers. ([12:18 from January 06, 2023]) The sermon models receiving communion together, but the materials provided don’t specify an age, membership, or other participation requirement. ([09:17 from January 06, 2023])
Women can serve as pastors and preach or teach in church services. The church website identifies Pastor Brenda and Pastor Christy as delivering messages, including teaching on communion and faith. (https://lohchurch.org/service-archives/)
What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
The available materials do **not** spell out a formal policy on LGBTQ people’s membership, attendance, pastoral care, or employment. They do indicate that the church takes socially conservative positions on LGBTQ-related issues.
A church article criticizes pressure to use a person’s identified pronouns and urges Christians to separate themselves from what it describes as ungodly actions. (https://lohchurch.org/separate-yourself/)
In a sermon, the speakers oppose same-sex marriage and refer negatively to churches that marry same-sex couples or ordain gay or lesbian clergy. ([06:04 from September 19, 2024]) They also condemn gender-transition surgeries for minors and object to drag performances and some library materials being presented to children. ([06:34 from February 07, 2024]) These statements express the church’s views on those issues, but the provided sources do not set out specific rules for how LGBTQ people are treated as individuals.
Who leads the church, and how are leaders accountable?
Lord of Hosts is led by its pastoral team: the website identifies Pastor Hank, Pastor Brenda, and Pastor Doug in pastoral roles, and names leaders for particular prayer groups. The provided information does not specify a formal process for church leaders to report to or be overseen by others. (https://lohchurch.org/service-archives/; https://lohchurch.org/echurch/e-church-prayer/)
The sermons describe pastors’ responsibility as teaching truth boldly and equipping the congregation to serve beyond the church. They don’t explain a formal accountability structure. ([08:32 from July 31, 2024])
Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
Two recent sermons are especially relevant:
- **“7 Biblical Principles That Apply to Social Media” (March 15, 2026)** — a good follow-up for thinking carefully about information and opinions encountered online. Pastor Brenda’s teaching here cautions believers to know Scripture and not accept everything they see in media without discernment. ([20:13 from February 07, 2024]) (https://lohchurch.org/service-archives/) - **Pastor Hank’s March 4, 2026 teaching on discerning true prophecy** — helpful for considering how to recognize whether a message is trustworthy; the archive description says he teaches how to discern true prophecy by examining its fruit and the Scriptures. (https://lohchurch.org/service-archives/)
How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
The church presents sin as something to confess and repent of, not something that should leave a person trapped in condemnation. Pastor Brenda teaches from 1 John 1:9 that God is faithful to forgive and cleanse those who confess; even if someone falls again, they can return to God, who will forgive and help them grow in overcoming the pattern. ( [04:15 from July 26, 2022] ) Repentance is also shown over time through the “fruit” of changed living, rather than assumed to be instant or effortless. ([05:28 from July 26, 2022])
Forgiveness also means releasing other people’s wrongs. Pastor Brenda teaches that Christians are commanded to forgive, even when it is difficult, and should seek God’s strength to do so; holding on to offense can hinder prayer. ([05:14 from September 29, 2023]) She encourages making forgiveness an active choice—including saying it aloud—and teaches that God can help ease the pain of the offense. ([08:51 from April 26, 2023])
We also teach honesty as speaking truth with love and composure, even in difficult conversations, rather than avoiding them. That includes continuing to talk when people disagree. ([08:20 from October 01, 2024])
Honesty should go alongside listening: we encourage hearing others out, not jumping to conclusions or misrepresenting their words, and making room for open, respectful communication. ([09:12 from January 29, 2024]) Grace and trust matter, too; the church encourages healthy friendships where people can support and build one another up. ([11:59 from March 07, 2023])
Lord of Hosts acknowledges that suffering can raise painful doubts—especially when someone is not healed or a loved one dies. We teach that God may not answer every “why,” but unanswered questions do not change God’s goodness or his promises. The response is to keep trusting him and seek healing for the emotional wounds that can lead us to blame or turn away from God. ([08:27 from June 15, 2022]) ([09:03 from January 26, 2024])
The church also addresses suffering directly: its series on Christian suffering explores why different kinds of suffering may occur and how to apply God’s promises, aiming to bring clarity, healing, and strength. (https://lohchurch.org/service-archives/)
In hardship, we encourage patience and perseverance rather than giving up when an answer or breakthrough takes time. The teaching is to remain steady in faith and continue trusting God through the process. ([08:57 from July 21, 2023]) ([11:58 from July 21, 2023])
Lord of Hosts Church views work as one of the places believers live out their faith: people are placed in their jobs and other everyday settings to be a light and influence their communities for God. The church encourages believers to draw on God’s power through prayer, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit as they serve in those roles. (https://lohchurch.org/continue-the-work-of-christ/)
We also teach that kingdom work includes humble, practical service—not seeking recognition, but helping others and bearing fruit. That can mean serving at church or finding ways in daily life to bless someone and help them move closer to Jesus. ([04:20 from May 23, 2022]) ([05:25 from May 23, 2022])
The church website lists these prayer groups and meeting times:
- **Wednesday:** Prophecies, 11:45 AM; CORE Student Ministries, 6:00 PM. - **Thursday:** USA & Nations, 9:00 AM; Promise Kids, 6:30 PM; Staff and Media, 6:30 PM. - **Friday:** Publishing and Media Team, 10:30 AM. - **Saturday:** Lord of Hosts Worship, 9:00 AM; The Hammer and the Sword, 9:30 AM; Families, 10:30 AM; Kingdom Business, 12:00 PM. (https://lohchurch.org/events-calendar/category/guest-speaker/)
It also lists **A.S.K. eChurch prayer conference calls** (times in Central Time): Sunday, 6:30–7:00 PM; Tuesday, 7:30–8:15 AM and 6:00–6:45 PM; Thursday, 6:00–6:45 PM; Friday, 6:00–6:45 AM; and Saturday, 7:00–7:45 AM (Spanish-speaking). (https://lohchurch.org/echurch/e-church-prayer/)
Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. The church lists several prayer groups with sign-up forms, including CORE Student Ministries on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM, Families on Saturdays at 10:30 AM, and Kingdom Business on Saturdays at 12:00 PM. The site doesn’t specify whether every group is open to newcomers, so you may want to check with the church before attending. (https://lohchurch.org/our-ministries/)
There’s also a New Members Service that welcomes new local and online members into the church family. The next one listed is Sunday, November 8, 2026. (https://lohchurch.org/get-to-know-jesus/)
Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
You can submit the question through the church’s **General Requests** contact form, and it will go to a staff member. (https://lohchurch.org/contact-us/)
