Our Church
Breath of Life Ministries is a nondenominational Bible-focused church that is devoted to applying the truths of Scripture to everyday life through simple and practical teaching. From our inception our desire has been to guide people into the light by introducing them to God and teaching them how to transition from merely knowing about God to truly knowing God. We also assist those who already know God to develop a deeper and stronger relationship with Him.
If you are in the Harrisburg area and don’t have a church home, you are more than welcome join our family at Breath of Life.
Contact Us
Breath of Life Ministries
Phone: 717-561-0196
Email: contact@breathoflife-min.org
Address: 6390 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
10:00am – 11:30am
• Opening Prayer
• Praise and Worship
• Praise Reports
• Poetry Reading
• Offering
• Prayer Requests/Pastorial Prayer
• Delivery of God’s Word
• Benediction
Wednsday Night Bible Study
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Join us for Wednesday night Bible Study as Bruce Smith Jr. walks us through Pure/Biblical Christianity.
Bible Study is conducted as relaxed classroom oriented setting that is more conducive to open discussion of the Bible. It allows us to take a closer look at Scripture in order to understand what Christians believe, why we believe it, how to defend what we believe, and how to refute false beliefs in an effort to effectively save the lost.
These more personal sessions provide the opportunity to ask questions and have open and honest dialogue as well.
Check out Bible Study Videos HERE!
Thursday Night REACHOUT Meeting
Now Available!
REACHOUT is a Christ centered 12 step support group. Our goal is to reach out with understanding, compassion, empathy and love to those who are struggling with addictions and problems in their lives. We use the Christian 12 steps, and Scripture as our guide. By sharing our own experiences, our hope is that we may help others with their problems. Meetings are held in confidence every Thursday night. If you would like more information, please call Linda at 939-0572.
Our Beliefs
Our beliefs at Breath of Life Ministries are simple:
We believe the Bible to be the only infallible Word of God. We believe in the Triune God of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; these three being one. We believe that God is the creator of all, that Jesus is the only begotten of the Father, and Savior of man, and that the Holy Spirit was sent by the Father through the Son to bring new birth to all who believe and receive the gift of Christ.
We believe that the church universal is the body of Christ and the local church is designed by God for the development, training and fellowship of believers. We believe in the rapture of the church, the second coming of Christ, the eternal judgment of God and the new heaven and the new earth where believers will live forever with God.
God
God the Father is the Creator of all things, the universe and all therein. He is the Author of all life. He has unconditional love for man: His creation. He sent his Son into the world to pay for the penalty of sin in order to redeem man back to himself.
Jesus Christ
Jesus is the only begotten of the Father, and Savior of man. He is all God and all man simultaneously. Jesus Christ took our place, bore our sins, and was crucified as the ultimate sacrifice paying the penalty for sin. He was resurrected on the third day after His death, and is currently seated at the right hand of the Father interceding on our behalf. He is also living in the hearts of all who receive Him as Savior and Lord. Jesus will come again in the clouds to rapture his church from the earth.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father through the Son to bring new birth to all who believe and receive the gift of Christ. He is our personal helper and our comforter. He leads us, guides us, teaches us, and reminds us of all that Jesus has said. “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”
The Bible
Marriage and Sexuality
We believe God’s design and definitions for biological sex/gender, marriage, sexuality, and family are sacred (holy, natural, and healthy) and cannot be redefined or altered without corrupting God’s plan and purpose in each of these areas. Therefore, according to Scripture the following statements, while counter-cultural, are undeniably true:
- Gender is binary. There are only two genders: male and female. (Gen 1:27, Mat 19:4)
While gender dysphoria is a real condition, the solution is found in Jesus Christ, not in “transitioning”. - Marriage is an exclusive holy union between one man and one woman joined together as husband and wife by God for life. (Mat 19:5)
- Sex is a holy experience reserved for a husband and his wife alone. Anything outside of this (premarital, extramarital, homosexual sex) is sin and must be abstained from. (Mat 19:5-6, Heb 13:4, 1 Co 6:9)
- Family according to Scripture includes a married couple (husband and wife) and their children. (Eph 6:1-4)
Race
There is no such thing as different “races” in humans. The human race is the only race. Mankind was created in God’s image. It was man who invented the concept of different “races” to divide people and create a hierarchy of superior and inferior races. The entire concept of different “races” is not based in Scripture or on genetics but is entirely arbitrary. Further, in Christ we are all one, so instead of following the world’s pattern of division and superiority/inferiority based on skin color, Christians focus on hearts and our unity in Christ despite the color of our skin. (Gal 3:28, Acts 17:26-28)
“Reproductive Rights”
God is the Author of life. Life begins at conception, and every life is inherently valuable and was created by God through a mother and father for a purpose. Murder is sin and murdering the unborn (aka abortion) for any reason is sin. According to Scripture, just as every husband and wife have the right to reproduce, every unborn child has a divine right to life! Therefore, there is never an acceptable reason to murder the unborn. None of us have the right to take the life that God has given. (Proverbs 6:16-17)
For More Information on Biblical Christian Beliefs
Take a look at this handy infographic detailing the 5 Essential Doctrines of Pure Christianity, and our response to the popular yard sign that endorses multiple anti-Christ beliefs.
Our Purpose & Vision
Breath of Life Purpose
To provide a safe place where people can grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our church is primarily a spiritual school that helps people develop their relationship with God through:
- Biblical preaching
- Biblical teaching
- Christian fellowship
- Faithful prayer
Breath of Life Ministries is a nondenominational Bible teaching church. We ensure that in all areas of ministry, our focus remains on the most important thing: the Word of God. Our goal is to accurately interpret and communicate God’s Word thereby having a positive eternal impact on everyone in attendance.
Breath of Life Vision
To help people get clean and stay clean spiritually (breaking every sin addiction), and physically (abstaining from drugs, alcohol, smoking, porn, sex, gluttony…) in faithful obedience to Jesus Christ.
Our Pastor
Bruce J. Smith Sr. has been in ministry for over 30 years. He was licensed in August of 1977 and ordained in September of 1979 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by the Churches of God in Christ, headquartered in Memphis Tennessee.
He graduated with honors from Christ College in Tulsa Oklahoma with an Associates of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies in 1988. He graduated with honors from Lancaster Bible College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible in 1997.
Bruce J. Smith Sr. has served as Associate Minister, Assistant Pastor, and Pastor of several churches in the Harrisburg area, and is now serving as founder and Pastor of Breath of Life Ministries.
In all of his years of ministry Bruce J. Smith Sr. has exercised his gifts through:
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- Conducting Weddings
- Conducting Funerals
- Formal Mentoring
- General Counseling
- Marriage Counseling
- Outreach
- International Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Prayer
- Philanthropy
I am privileged and honored to be the pastor of Breath of Life Ministries. This church is the closest to the New Testament church found in the Book of Acts, that I have ever been a part of. Although there is no perfect local church on planet earth, I have seen and experienced the hand of God on this fellowship unlike any other I have been a part of. If you are in our area of the country, I would like to personally invite you to join us for some of the most wonderful fellowship and practical teaching of God’s word available today. Our goal, as a church, is to help people find, understand, and know this wonderful God we serve and love. We extend to you our welcome, and so look forward to having the opportunity of sharing his liberating truth and love with you. Your fellow servant of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Pastor Bruce J. Smith, Sr.
Support
If you’re interested in supporting our ministry there are multiple ways for you to do so. We thank you in advance for helping us continue to do all that God has called us to do.
