About Us
Expect a friendly, casual atmosphere and a warm welcome at Restoration. We gather for worship and a Bible-Based message applicable to your life right now.
When we meet
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Saturdays, 6:00pm
Sundays, 9:00am & 10:45am
Where we meet
9355 Peaceful Valley Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80925
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WHAT WE BELIEVE
Doctrinal Statement-
On our Purpose-
The church’s primary purpose is to worship God, build up the body of Christ, and evangelize the world (Matthew 28:19-20). This means pointing all to the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and His free offer of redemption from the penalty of sin. (Romans 3:24; Ephesians 1:7)
On the Holy Spirit-
We subscribe to and promote the baptism in the Holy Spirit which equips us for ministry and enables living the Christian life boldly. (Acts 1:8; 2:17-18)
On healings & divine miracles-
We believe that miracles and divine healing are for this present generation in the same way they were for the first century. (Luke 9:1-2; John 14:12)
On the return of Christ (Rapture)-
Finally, we look for the imminent return of Christ to meet His bride, the true church, in the air and His subsequent bodily return to Earth. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Acts 1:11)
For More information on the Assemblies of God Beliefs
Restoration Church is associated with The Assemblies of God.
1. The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
2. There is only One True God–revealed in three persons…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
3. In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God’s son Jesus was both human and divine.
4. Though originally good, man willingly fell to sin–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
5. Every person can have restored fellowship with God through ‘Salvation’ (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
6. Practice of two ordinances—(1) Water Baptism by immersion after repenting of one’s sins and receiving Christ’s gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord’s Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation.
7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a special experience following salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
8. The initial physical evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.
9. Sanctification Initially occurs at salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike.
10. The Church has a mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe ‘the Church’ is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God’s offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.
11. A Divinely called and Scripturally ordained leadership ministry serves the church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, to build up or edify the body of believers–the Church and to Meet human need with ministries of love and compassion.
12. Divine healing of the sick is a privilege for Christians today and is provided for in Christ’s atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
13. The Blessed Hope—When Jesus raptures his church prior to His return to earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
14. The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel and the establishment of universal peace.
15. A final judgment will take place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.
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PASTORAL STAFF
Paul Aragon
lead pastor
Monty Mora
associate pastor
Chris & Lessie Simms
pastoral care
Chris and Lessie joined the Restoration team in February 2022 and are passionate about ministering to our hurting world with the love and good news of Jesus Christ. They serve together in pastoral care, counseling, prayer, and men’s ministries. Chris was an associate pastor in California for five years, and together with Lessie they served in senior adult, pastoral care, and campus pastor ministries. Chris is a 26-year Air Force veteran and ordained minister with the Assemblies of God; Lessie is a retired veterinary technician, and they are blessed with two awesome adult children Brooke and Zach. In their free time they enjoy time with friends and family, food ministry, and exploring the awesome Colorado wilderness.
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SUPPORT STAFF
Russ Roux
executive assistant to lead pastor
Not many things slip by Russ’s keen observation and input. He began serving on staff in July, 2017, after many years as a church greeter. His skills help relieve the pastoral staff of many administrative distractions, and he’s proud to be one of two experienced septuagenarians currently serving on staff. Together with his wife, Kathy, Russ oversees the church’s altar prayer ministry.
Tawni Just
staff accountant
Tawni found just the right ministry to match her talents when she stepped into the role of accountant at Restoration Church in 2014. Having a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from UMUC, she’s happily in her element when sorting columns of numbers and crunching data. Hobbies, you ask? She’ll say, who needs them. Tawni has been attending Restoration Church since 2010. She and her husband, JJ, have three sons.
Miriam Muma
co-director of children’s ministry
Miriam moved from California. She has been happily married for the past 20 years. She is blessed with four beautiful children, (Elijah, Acacia, Zechariyah, Eric) Before having children of her own, she worked with Army children for Child Youth Services (CYS) on post at Fort Carson. She has been volunteering in Restoration Church since 2020, and has been leading in Ministry since 2021. With the assistance from her husband, Eric, she is building a team with passionate seed planters!
Diana Simmons
director of children’s ministry
Diana and her family (Husband Terry and the Sloane’s) moved to Colorado and began attending Restoration in August of 2019. She retired in 2018 after 28 years of Department of Defense work in California. Since giving her life to Jesus in 1979, she has served in various ministries around the church including guest services, small groups & her favorite, children’s ministry. Diana is excited to serve on our admin team here at Restoration!
Marla Kyle
administrative assistant I
Marla is a Colorado native. She has been attending Restoration Church since 2010 and serves in Women Ministry and Evergreen Ministry. She enjoys doing puzzles and reading and spends her time with her three grown children and eight grandchildren.