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About Vital Church

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At Vital Church, we believe in the truth of God’s Word, the life-changing power of Jesus Christ, and living out our faith through love, service, and community.

The entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. Therefore, we believe the Bible is without error.

God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one.

We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with him but became alienated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts.

The doctrine of Salvation forms the core of our Christian faith by proclaiming God’s victory over sin in our lives. This truth results in deliverance, healing and restored lives. Whether a new member or a mature Christian, every believer should have a clear understanding of salvation and the difference this truth makes in our lives and churches.

Given at Pentecost, the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promise of the Father. Jesus promised His followers they would receive power from on high so that they would be His witnesses. It was sent by Jesus after His ascension to empower the Church to preach the gospel throughout the whole earth. This truth explains the passion and power of our witness.

Wherever Jesus went, He ministered with compassion and healed the sick. Christ’s example showed an interconnection with salvation as many believed following their healing. Our Lord continues to heal today and it is vital that the church preach, teach and practice the doctrine of Divine Healing. Scriptures command believers to pray in faith and trust God for the outcome.

With the world experiencing natural disasters, economic downturns and increasing uncertainties on many fronts, the doctrine of Christ’s Second Coming is more relevant than ever. Believers must rest in the certainty of the imminent return of our Lord and share this hope with others.

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Meet Our Pastors

Chali and Carla Martinez are both preacher’s kids who met at Bible School and married in 2003. Together in 2013 they founded Vital Church in McAllen, Texas, a thriving, multicultural church in deep South Texas where they serve as pastors. Chali’s unique speaking style blends passion, humor, and clarity and has made him a highly solicited international speaker. Having accepted the call to ministry at age 16, Chali has served as an itinerant preacher, singer, songwriter, evangelist, youth pastor, and now lead pastor. Carla is a certified John Maxwell coach, pastor, and the host of “In the Room with Vital Church Leadership Podcast”. Chali and Carla are the proud parents of two boys, Dante and Luca.

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