Love, Joy, Peace...
Connecting People to God
Through Christ-centered Relationships One Person at a Time
Our History
Connect Church was started in 1975 as Cliff Terrace Assembly of God. The people started in a hotel on Rogers Ave here in Fort Smith. The congregation grew and was able to purchase land where the current building sits. We moved into our current building in 1983. Through the years, God has used the people of Connect Church to plant churches, send missionaries, and see countless lives come to know Jesus Christ.
In September 2024, we wanted a refresh for our church and with that came a new name. Connect Church was formed. When you think of a dot to dot puzzle, you see many dots that are lifeless and without form. The image does not come together until all the dots are connected. At Connect Church we believe that all the dots represent people. When people come together it creates a picture of unity. This is what the church is, a complete picture of unity. We invite each of you to become a part of God's plan, where each of us are Connected together to do the ministry that God has called each of us to do.
Our Beliefs

Connect Church is a part of a larger fellowship known as the Assemblies of God. Here is a list of the 16 beliefs that each church follows.

The Scriptures Inspired | The One True God | The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Fall of Man | The Salvation of Man | The Ordinances of the Church (Baptism in Water & Holy Communion
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit | The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Sanctification | The Church and Its Mission | The Ministry | Divine Healing
The Blessed Hope | The Millennial Reign of Christ | The Final Judgment
The New Heavens and the New Earth
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