MISSION STATEMENT
CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL is the historic Second Baptist Church (founded in 1904). A Christ-centered community, we embrace historic Christian Liturgy and Pentecostal fervor. We hold in tension a call to spirit-filled living and social renewal. Our five-fold mission is to Evangelize, Educate, Emancipate, Empower and Expand in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ through Loving, Lifting and Liberating humanity.
Cathedral International, Asbury Park, NJ and Cathedral International, Plainfield, NJ are extensions of the Cathedral International. We are One Church in Three Locations experiencing the Wonder, Worship and Witness of Jesus Christ.
CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL is a member of the American Baptist Churches, USA. Our Bishop, is the Presiding Prelate of the Covenant Ecumenical Fellowship & Cathedral Assemblies, Inc. A fellowship of churches, ministers, bishops and pastors.
OUR DENOMINATION AND RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
We are a Christian church. Baptist by denomination, Pentecostal by experience, Holiness by choice!
Over 50 ministries are at work ministering to the unique needs of the Perth Amboy, Asbury Park and Plainfield communities as well as to members of the church who travel from throughout the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.
TO EVANGELIZE
"Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15
Ministries: Missionaries, Straight Street Prison, the Mercy House, Embrace (HIV/AIDS), Drama, Cathedral Steppers, Kingdom Dancers, Imani Liturigical Dance Ministry, Spanish Ministry, Adult & Youth Choirs
TO EDUCATE
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." II Timothy 2:15
Ministries: Cathedral Bible Institute, Jennifer's Joy in the City Childcare Center, Sunday School, Cathedral Orators, Men & Women Bible Study, Teen Bible Study, Marriage Enrichment, Single Parents Ministry, Educare Scholarship Fund, Nursery Ministry, Childeren's Church
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." John 8:36
Ministries: Cathedral Counseling Center, Substance Abuse Support, God's Touch (Ministry to Homosexuals), Diaconate
TO EMPOWER
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me. Acts 1:8
Ministries: Community Development Corporation, Nailah (Girl's Mentoring), Khalfani (Boy's Mentoring), Senior Citizen's Fellowship, Single Parents, Fruit of Jesus Security, Pastoral Care, Intercessory Prayer, Hospitality, Center, Substance Abuse Support, God's Touch (Ministry to Homosexuals), Diaconate, Financial Peace University, Cathedral Bible Institute