About Osceola Community Church

Our History

Osceola Community Church began with a vision in the late 1970s, when God placed a burden on the hearts of Jack and Leda Kiefer to restore the old, abandoned Presbyterian church building in Osceola. With the help of friends, neighbors, and generous contributions, the building was repaired, cleaned, and dedicated to the Lord’s service on December 18, 1977. From the beginning, OCC was founded as a non-denominational church where all are welcome, and it has remained debt-free, relying solely on God’s provision and the faithful support of its people.

As the congregation grew, additions were built in 1979 and 1985 to provide more space for fellowship and Sunday School. The church has long held a strong heart for missions, supporting workers around the world through prayer, encouragement, and financial gifts.

In the early years, Pastor Jack faithfully led the church until health concerns required him to step back. In 1991, Greg Mangum—who had been involved since OCC’s beginning—was ordained and became pastor. Brother Greg shepherded the church faithfully for over three decades, known for his deep love for God’s Word, his service to the community, and his care for people both inside and outside the church. He pastored until his passing in October 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Today, leadership continues under Pastor Karry Phillips, as OCC carries forward its founding vision: to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to welcome all who come, and to give God the glory in all things.

What We Believe

The Bible:
We believe the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, trustworthy Word of God.

God:
We believe in one true God, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ:
We believe Jesus is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, who lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose again, and now intercedes for us in heaven.

The Holy Spirit:
We believe the Spirit convicts of sin, gives new life, indwells believers, and empowers us to live holy lives.

Humanity:
We believe all people are sinful by nature and choice and are in need of salvation.

Salvation:
We believe salvation is by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone—not by works—and that those who are truly saved are secure in Him forever.

Christian Living:
We believe righteous living and good works are the fruit of salvation, not the means of it.

Satan:
We believe Satan is real and active in opposing God and His people.

Christ’s Return:
We believe in the personal, visible return of Jesus Christ.

Eternity:
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all people, with eternal life for the saved and eternal judgment for the unsaved.

Church & State:
We believe the church and civil government have distinct God-given roles and should remain separate.

Read Our Full Doctrinal Statement - with Scripture Reference

Our Pastor

Pastor Karry Phillips

Pastor Karry Phillips has been serving at Osceola Community Church since 2023.
He is passionate about preaching the Word of God, building relationships, and leading others to a deeper walk with Christ.

Join Us

We would love for you to join us for worship this Sunday!
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