A Houston Congregation Built on Acts 2:38
Christ Church Apostolic has been rooted in Houston for over 65 years, an Apostolic Pentecostal body shaped by the motto Pursue Jesus, Reach Others. The church's teaching centers on Acts chapter 2, verse 38, where the apostle Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, lays out the biblical pattern for salvation: repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Christ Church holds to a literal interpretation of Scripture, believing that the Bible is the infallible Word of God and that its teachings apply across every generation and culture. Anchored in Hebrews 13:8 ("Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and for ever"), the congregation teaches that the truths handed down by the early church are as relevant now as they were two thousand years ago. Salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and true faith is shown in obedience to God's Word.
Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Nights
Sunday Morning Worship begins at 11:00 AM, with Sunday School following at 11:30 AM. A newcomers' Bible study meets at 10:00 AM each Sunday. On Wednesdays, the church gathers for a 7:30 PM midweek service that includes Foundations Bible Study. Services currently take place at 1925 Kingsdale Drive in Deer Park, Texas.
First-time visitors can plan a visit online and receive a free gift when they arrive. Between Sundays, Connect Groups meet on the first Wednesday of each month, small gatherings built around common interests. Foundations classes help newcomers grow in the basics of the faith and prepare for ministry.
Next Steps: Connect, Grow, Serve, Go
Christ Church walks newcomers through a four-step journey. Connect is about becoming part of the family. Grow focuses on deepening the walk with God. Serve is where members discover their gifts and use them in the local body. Go is the outward step, taking the message of Christ into the wider world.
Pastor Jon McDaniel describes the congregation as believers from all walks of life, with diversity of ages and backgrounds, noting that Jesus Christ died for all, no matter race, gender, past, or struggles, and that all equally must meet at the cross for forgiveness and to obey the gospel of Christ.
Pastor Jon and Crystal McDaniel
Pastor Jon and First Lady Crystal McDaniel lead the church together. In his welcome to visitors, Pastor Jon invites anyone searching for a church to belong to, where one can find love, truth, and community, to join a service as his guest. The McDaniels' prayer for the body is that it remains a place of belonging for everyone who walks through the doors.
Rising from the Ashes: The Elevate Campaign
On September 13, 2025, the church's Houston sanctuary was devastated by a fire. The tragedy left Christ Church without a building, but not without a mission. In response, the church launched the Elevate Capital Campaign, anchored in Isaiah 54:2-3: "Enlarge the place of your tent... lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes." The goal is not only to replace the sanctuary but to expand the reach of the ministry across Houston and beyond.
Worship continues at the Kingsdale Drive location in Deer Park, with services livestreamed online so members near and far can join. Tithes, offerings, and donations to the Elevate campaign can be made through the church's online giving page. A prayer request form is also available for those who would like the church to seek God with them.