Restoration is a network of house churches.
We make disciples, gather together, and
equip people to minister.
Christ is Head of the Church
Ultimately, Jesus Christ is head of the Church, His body. We serve under His leadership, directed by God’s Word as we are led by the Holy Spirit. Focusing on Christ as the Head of the Church, the leadership roles established are a reflection of His direction in Scripture. Everything we do is designed to make disciples who make disciples as we abide in Christ together. The hope is that the Church would be known for it’s love for one another and that the gospel would be made known.
Elders
The church is led by a co-equal group of elders under the headship of Christ, led by the Holy Spirit, submitted to Scriptural authority. Elders lead with the support of house church facilitators and others who serve a similar function to elders and meet the biblical qualifications. Our elders:
Nestor (Hungry Church-El Salvador)
Adam Cawrse (Vermilion, OH)
Daniel Samms (Amherst, OH)
Dan Rogatto (Sheffield, OH)
House Church Facilitators
House churches are overseen by elders who guard, teach, and equip the church through the administration of communion, teaching the Word of God, prayer, etc. Some house churches are run by House Church Facilitators under the oversight of Elders. This occurs when a group has formed without an elder (ex., evangelistic groups that formed into. house churches). Our Elders seek to fulfill Titus 1 by raising up elders for these house churches.
House church facilitators:
Nathan Kromer (Spokane, WA)
Bismarck (Hungry Church-Nicaragua)
Disciple Makers (All Believers)
As God advances His Kingdom, every new person finds their place on the Restoration team as we minister to one another. Every believer is part of the priesthood of the Church and is gifted to minister as we come together. Come and see what Restoration is like and find your ministry in the process.
Finances
Our church finances are managed by our treasurer with oversight from our elders. Treasurers can be contacted at finance@restorationhcn.org with questions related to giving and budget.
Daniel Samms
Planting Pastor
Dan is in love with his wife, Christy. They have three kids, a few chickens, and an awesome dog named "Sam." Dan drinks good coffee, enjoys fine woodworking, and writes theology curriculum. Christy is a licensed counselor. She owns Hope Counseling and Consultation Services, LLC and is an incredible mother who has a variety of hobbies. Together, they raise their kids, lead the church, and enjoy God's blessings.
Dan wrote a book, Follow: A Handbook for Making Disciples of Jesus Christ. It's a handy tool for guiding people through initial steps in following Jesus. You can purchase it on Amazon.com, and it is inexpensive enough that you can easily buy a copy for a friend and read it together.
Dan's primary role at Restoration is equipping the saints to make disciples.
Email: dan@restorationamherst.org
Instagram: @roaringshepherd
Website: www.undergroundseminary.net
Prayer Partners and Financial Supporters
Things that matter happen as God's people pray. Restoration is blessed to have a large team of supporters who have committed to pray regularly for Restoration's ministry in Lorain County, OH. It is working! God is doing great things as His people pray. There are also several people giving financially to the work, making it possible for the Samms' to dedicate themselves to Restoration and for the Church to purchase the resources and tools to facilitate Kingdom advancement. Sign up for our Prayer Partner Email. Give Financially to Restoration.
“It’s so exciting to see the various churches and ministries that God is using and raising up here in NE Ohio—all for the purpose of reaching and discipling others for Christ. One of the more interesting works right now is Restoration Church in Amherst. Dan Samms and his team have intentionally worked to reach people who might never visit a Sunday morning setting and see their lives impacted for Christ—and they’re already bearing fruit in terms of lives that are being changed through the ‘restorative’ power of the gospel. It’s going to be exciting to see all the ways that God uses this new church plant.”