About Heritage Church!

Humble Beginnings...

Heritage Distinctives...

Heritage Goverment...

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS...

Heritage Church (known then as Samaritan Ministries) began with very humble beginnings as a "helps" or servant ministry to other ministries in the area. As the name "Samaritan" suggests, we were a group of people who simply helped or aided others. We worked with other ministries helping organize outreach events, concerts, ministry workdays, improvement projects, etc. Serving others was a way of life.

As time went on, we prayed and sought God for direction. As we did so, He began to lead us in the direction of starting a church. In response to this prompting, we began meeting in the living room of Apostle Boffo. As the church grew, we moved from there to rent St. Johns Episcopal Church in Gibbsboro. From there we moved to rent the Hamilton School Gymnasium. We can not thank or adequately communicate our appreciation to St. Johns and the Township of Voorhees for widening their scope of commitment to the people in this area to make this church plant a reality.

During this time, we had the opportunity of returning to our nomadic roots. Everything we owned as a church went in and out of a van every Sunday. Although we went through many situations that both challenged us and changed us, still we hung on to the promise that if we would concentrate on the ministry to people, the Lord would provide us with a permenent facility.

Through an odd set of circumstances that could only be described as miraculous (it really would take some time to explain it all), the incomparable commitment of the people here at Heritage Church, and financial support from the people at Commerce Bank, we were able to purchase our present facility here in Voorhees, NJ. There is not a day that goes by that we do not stand in awe of God¹s goodness and his many blessings. We thank Him for all that He has done and all that He is going to continue to do through the people at Heritage Church.

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Heritage Distinctives...

• Heritage Church is a non-denominational Christian New Testament church whose membership is made up of people from many different religious backgrounds.
  
  
• Heritage Church is not simply a multi-racial church, but a multi-cultural church that works hard to celebrate and appreciate others from different cultural, racial and economic backgrounds. In doing so, we find ourselves enriched by the diversity of this interactive process.
  
  
• The worship experience at Heritage Church is often diverse, dynamic, demonstrative and very interactive. The contemporary, relaxed but reverent atmosphere helps people to be themselves and worship in a way in which they are comfortable. The diversity of the worship teams makes every Sunday a unique and exciting worship experience.
  
  
• At Heritage Church we highly value the biblical imperative to yield to the Holy Spirit. While we have an order to our worship service, we always want to make room for the Lord when he chooses to make himself known. While these times are the exception, not the norm, these "blessed interruptions" are often reminders of how the Lord wants us to yield to His authority and allow Him to manifest his presence as only He can.
  
  
• At Heritage Church we believe strongly in building through relationships. Although relationships can be challenging, we believe that it is the best, strongest, and most rewarding way to build. Don¹t be surprised by our coffee and fellowship time following our Sunday service. We really enjoy getting to know one another!
  
  
• We at Heritage Church value the unique way in which God has created each individual. Through various means, we work with each interested individual to find out just how God has wired them. Together we discover their spiritual gifts, their passion, and how they go about fulfilling their passion. By doing this, we recognize the empowerment zone already resident in each individual and can celebrate and release that gift for benefit the church.
  
  
• For many years, Heritage Church has been at the forefront of building bridges, and breaking down barriers among races, churches and cultures Apostle Boffo had hosted a monthly interdenominational prayer meeting for pastors and full time Christian workers for more than 10 years. Under his leadership, Heritage Church has come to be known as a place of prayer and relationship development among various ministries in the tri-county area.
  
  
• Over the years, Heritage Church has developed a dynamic ongoing ministry to women throughout the Delaware Valley. Women from the tri-state area regularly attend these practical life-affirming and life- changing meetings taught by some of the finest women ministers available.
  
  
• At Heritage Church we have a keen awareness of the importance of having a Christian Worldview...and there is no better way to walk that out than within the family. Husband/wife relationships, parent/child relationships and other family relationships are the building blocks of our society and proving ground for our worldview. We support and encourage the family unit and place a priority on ministries that strengthen families.
  
  
• In the same way, we at Heritage Church believe in the uniqueness of each child. We endeavor to come along side of parents and reinforce the biblical values and principles that are hopefully being modeled at home. We see children not as the church of tomorrow, but rather the church of today.
  
  
• The Jr. Church Ministry here at Heritage Church not only educates children in biblical principles, but also uses tools like drama to encourage them to be comfortable speaking in front of others. Our drama department has been growing and has been putting on outstanding productions both at Christmas and at Easter.

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Heritage Goverment...

Heritage Church is governed by a Board of Elders and a Board of Deacons. Each having their own responsibilities.

The finances of the church are overseen not only by the Deacons and Elders, but also the Financial Team, and a CPA who is hired as a third party.

Yearly we go through a voluntary ministry evaluation led by a third party facilitator. This objective process allows us to solicit the input from a diverse group of people from the congregation and helps us as we plan for the future.

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