About The Love Church.

A loving, healing, Spirit-led church in South Richmond where people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and move forward in purpose

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Who We Are

The Love Church is a Christ-centered, Spirit-led ministry committed to preaching the Gospel, healing the hurting, and leading people to salvation and spiritual growth through the love of Jesus Christ. We believe the church should be a place where people are welcomed with love, strengthened by the Word, covered in prayer, and equipped to walk boldly in God’s purpose. At TLC, we are building a ministry where faith grows, healing is embraced, and lives are transformed by the power of God.

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  • To preach the Gospel, heal the hurting, and lead people to salvation and spiritual growth through the love of Jesus Christ.

  • To be a loving, healing, Spirit-led church where people grow in faith, walk in purpose, and impact Richmond and beyond.

  • Forward in Faith

    Our 2026 theme is “Forward in Faith,” drawn from Philippians 3:14. We believe God is calling us to keep pressing, keep growing, and keep moving forward in purpose. As a church, we are committed to pursuing what God has set before us with faith, discipline, and expectation.

What Shapes Us

  • Love

    We welcome people with the love of Christ and create a church culture marked by compassion, grace, and truth.

  • Prayer

    We believe prayer is essential to the life of the believer and central to the life of the church.

  • The Word

    We are committed to biblical preaching, sound teaching, and spiritual growth rooted in Scripture

  • Healing

    We believe God heals, restores, and renews lives through His power and presence.

  • Discipleship

    We intentionally help people grow in faith, maturity, and obedience to Jesus Christ.

  • Service

    We believe the church must serve both within its walls and throughout the community with humility and love.

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Meet the Ministry

Pastor Michael

Lady Aj

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    Micki Hector

    Admin Assistant

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    Min. Elizabeth Harris

    Associate Minister

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    Min. Thomas Greene

    Associate Minister

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    Jessicia Whitaker

    Children Sunday School

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    Dwayne Jackson

    Breaking Bread Ministry

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    Wayne Clayton

    Breaking Bread Ministry

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    Adenia Smith

    Music Director

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    Aaron Walters

    Drummer

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    Dystini Graves

    Media Ministry

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    Mj

    Media Ministry

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    Will Cook

    Media Ministry

HOW WE GROW

  • Connect

    Connect to Christ and become part of a loving church family.

  • Grow

    Grow through worship, prayer, Bible study, and daily encouragement.

  • Serve

    Use your gifts to strengthen the church and serve the community.

  • Go

    Live with purpose and share the love of Jesus wherever God sends you