We are an evangelical congregation, declaring the whole counsel of God, as evidenced through our Statement of Faith. Nothing we do is as important as following Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:14, “And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations.”
Our Mission
To reach the lost and equip the saints for the work of ministry.
The Church of The Apostles is committed to making disciples inside our church, and around the world through our media presence. We believe this happens by the persevering proclamation of the Word of God, by the people of God, in prayerful dependence on the Spirit of God.
Active discipleship takes place through biblical teaching and community, which encourages us to live each day as faithful servants of the Lord. Being equipped enables us to serve and disciple others in our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
The church is a lighthouse for those seeking the truth of the Gospel, and we strategically reach out to our local and global community to share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Our Beliefs
We recognize God as our authority in every area of life. We also acknowledge that we will answer to Him for every action we take. He has given us the privilege to reach many people, and as recipients of God’s grace, He will judge our obedience to Him.
- We believe the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible Word of God.
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His personal return in power and glory.
- We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost – those who are saved unto the resurrection of life or lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ.
Our Core Values
GOD’S WORD
Our mission and ministry flow from God’s authoritative Word.
SPIRIT-FILLED
We are led, empowered, and changed by the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
COMMUNITY
God uses authentic communities of grace and truth to transform our lives.
STEWARDSHIP
The call to follow Christ includes stewardship of our time, talent, and treasure.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
The body of Christ is most edified and effective when God’s people utilize their spiritual gifts.
OUTREACH
The love of Christ compels us to share the gospel locally and globally.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Sacrifice and servanthood are foundational to spiritual leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to commonly asked questions. Our pastoral staff is always available for any additional questions you may have and can provide you with a full Doctrinal Handbook upon request.
Sundays
When are your Sunday worship services?
9:00 am in the chapel and 10:30 in the main sanctuary. Read more here.
Is there a place for my kids?
Read more about our Children’s Ministry (infant through 4th grade) and Student Ministry (5th-12th grade).
Where do I park?
We have a multi-level parking deck behind the church building. You can enter the church on the main level or balcony level from the parking deck.
Church Practices
What denomination is The Church of The Apostles?
The Church of The Apostles is an independent non-denominational church with Anglican roots. We stand in the Anglican tradition, specifically in the pattern of church government as well as various practices of worship.
What about communion?
In Luke 22:19 we find the keywords related to the Lord’s institution of the Eucharist: “in remembrance”. . . past, present, and future. Past, reminding us of Christ’s redemptive work on the Cross; present, exhorting us to live godly and holy lives; and future, compelling us to look forward to the marriage supper of the Lamb (Titus 2:11-13).
Following the practice of the original Apostles—who gathered on the first day of the week to celebrate the Lord’s Supper in remembrance of His death on the Cross for our sins—we, too, break bread and drink wine in remembrance of His death for us. The service of communion is, on the one hand, a joyous celebration of Christ’s victory and our salvation. On the other hand, it is a solemn moment which reminds us that it was our sins that put Him on the Cross.
The church currently offers communion on the second Sunday of the month.
Do you perform baptisms for infants and/or adults?
Infant Baptism
The Protestant Reformers rejected the idea of regeneration at baptism. But the evangelical Anglican Church sees infant baptism to be more than a mere dedication of the baby. We believe the service of baptism of a child at Apostles serves three purposes:
It is a service of thanksgiving to God for the baby. God is the One who has given us His children to manage. Thus, parents must be thankful to God and willing to express that publicly.
It is a service of claiming the promises of God in Acts 16:31—the Scriptural promise of salvation saying, “For you and your children…” Thus, confidently, we come to God in prayer, asking that He open the spiritual eyes of the babies at some point in their lives.
It is a service of pledging to God that the child will be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord. Just as a child will not have a choice in his name or the school he attends, he will not have a choice about being brought up in a godly home.
In summary, the infant baptism service is a covenant-making service.
Adult Baptism
Any believer who has not been baptized is encouraged to do so. This service is not a covenant-making service as much as it is a public testimony of one’s salvation through the living Lord Jesus Christ and the surrender of one’s life to His lordship.
Do I have to be a member to have my child baptized at The Church of The Apostles?
Yes. This is a covenant baptism, and the parents of the child must be members.
What are the requirements to be married at The Church of The Apostles?
- The bride and groom must both be Christians.
- The bride and/or groom must be a member of the church (an exception may be made if the parents of the bride and/or groom are members).
- The parents of the bride and groom must bless the union (if applicable).
Click here to learn more about our membership process.
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour Instructions: You can move the view of the camera around by clicking and dragging your mouse in the window above. Move around the building by clicking the arrows that appear on the ground. You can move to a different level of the building using the buttons labeled “1” & “2” on the left side of the window.
Directions
The Church of The Apostles is located at:
3585 Northside Parkway, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
3585 Northside Parkway, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Driving Directions
Located north of the intersection of Northside Parkway and West Paces Ferry Road is the church.
When traveling north on Interstate 75, take exit #255, West Paces Ferry Road. Turn left onto Northside Parkway and the church is approximately one-half mile on the right.
When traveling south on Interstate 75, take the exit for West Paces Ferry Road, then immediately turn left onto Northside Parkway. The church is approximately one-quarter of a mile on the right.
Detailed Map
Weddings
If you are a member of The Church of The Apostles, and you are interested in getting married at the church, please contact us! For all inquiries, please call us at 404-842-0200. As a first step will send you the Wedding Handbook to help answer any questions you may have. Then we will connect you with a minister and make tentative reservations for your wedding date.
Sanctuary Facts
- The Sanctuary seats 2,800 people with 1,600 on the main floor and 1,200 in the balcony.
From the street in front of the rose window, it is approximately 240 feet to the top of the cross. - The construction of the building took just over two years.
- The Sanctuary addition has a square footage of about 100,000 sq. ft.
- The published bid cost of the Sanctuary addition was near 17 million dollars.
- There are over 90 stained glass windows in the Sanctuary. The large windows on the west wall are renderings of the apostles.
- The windows in the stairwells and perimeter depict the life of Jesus. Lynchburg Stained Glass Co. made these windows.
- The Sanctuary has state-of-the-art audio and broadcast-quality television facilities.
- The carpet came from New Zealand, and it is 100% wool.
- The slate under the pews was used as an acoustical treatment to assist parishioners in hearing themselves when they sing. Hopefully, this will encourage participation in congregational singing.
- The orchestra area will seat 35 musicians.
- The organ is electronic, not a pipe.
- It is fifty-four feet from the chancel to the ceiling.
- The screens are used in the service extensively for music, videos, and sermon illustrations.
- The plasma screens are used in the corridors for closed-circuit television on Sunday.
We are an evangelical congregation, declaring the whole counsel of God, as evidenced through our Statement of Faith. Nothing we do is as important as following Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:14, “And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations.”
Our Vision
Reaching the Lost and Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry.
Evangelism
The Church of The Apostles is actively committed to reaching out to those who do not know Christ. Every ministry at Apostles focuses on the vision of the church: equipping the saints for the work of ministry. In addition to Sunday worship services, members at Apostles have seen friends and family come to Christ through annual outreach events.
Dr. Michael Youssef desires to highlight, underline, and magnify the faithfulness of God to all of His promises. For the 30th Anniversary of The Church of The Apostles, we put together a film that strives to tell the story of God’s faithfulness to His people and His church.
Our Mission
To declare the whole counsel of God.
Our vision and mission are accomplished by unconditionally surrendering to and seeking the leadership of God the Father, through Jesus, His only begotten Son, and by the power of the Holy Spirit. We know that the most significant impact we as a church can make is to reach out to others. God has called us as a church to act as a lighthouse for those genuinely seeking the truth of the Gospel, not only in the city of Atlanta but also throughout the nation and the farthest corners of the world. Our members reach out to others locally and around the world through continuing involvement and support of missions and ministries.
We recognize God as our authority in every area of life. We also acknowledge that we will answer to Him for every action we take. He has given us the privilege to reach many people, and as recipients of God’s grace, He will judge our obedience to Him.
- We believe the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible Word of God.
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His personal return in power and glory.
- We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost – those who are saved unto the resurrection of life or lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ.