LOVING GOD
This is the first and greatest commandment. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 22:37) We believe that obeying the commands of God is one of the most important ways we have of saying to Him that we love who He is. While we as God’s people can worship Him in rich and meaningful ways anytime and anywhere, there is something special and unique that takes place when we come together to worship Him collectively. We place great value on our shared worship times together.
LOVING OTHERS
We believe that a genuine love for God will always finds expression in a love for others both within and outside of our church family . (1 John 3:14, 4:7-11,20-21, John 13:34-35) We seek to love others as Christ loved us. (John 13:34-35)
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LOVE IN ACTION
Every Christian is created in Christ Jesus for good works (Ephesians 2:10) This means that to each is given certain gifts to use in service to others , and it also means that each is purposefully designed with limitations and areas of weakness. Both are from God for our joy. We are gifted in order that we might be a blessing and a help, and we are limited in order that we might be blessed and helped. State Road is a community of Christians with many God given gifts, talents, and abilities. God is glorified and His love is made real when we use these gifts for the good of others, not only within but also outside of our fellowship.
Our staff
Joshua Tate
Teaching & Preaching Pastor
joshbtate@gmail.com
Following careers in law enforcement, Christian camping, and a time at LuLu Advent Christian Church in Florida, Josh answered a call to come serve as State Road’s pastor of preaching and teaching in 2018. He and his wife Sarah met as teenagers while working on summer staff at Camp Maranatha in Southern California. They have been married since 2001, and have six children together: Bowden, Lucy, Jack, Miles, Charlie, and Oliver. Josh graduated from Houghton College in 2000 where he studied Business Administration and French. He also has his MDIV degree through Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. The Tates enjoy opening their home in hospitality and serving God’s people at State Road Church.
Timothy Tarr
Associate Pastor & Student Ministries
pastortimtarr@gmail.com
Tim graduated from the Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies(BICS) in the spring of 2017. Following that, he returned home to Aroostook County and was a Ministry intern here at State Road AC Church, and a youth leader with our sister church in Ashland. While working in both of these roles, Tim and his now wife got married in the summer of 2018. They both then accepted the call to return back to BICS to work as dorm parents for the boy students. Grace and Tim both served in that capacity for two school years before once again, returning home. Tim most recently served on the Board of Deacons at State Road over the last several years. Tim is very eager to continue serving the students in Aroostook County in his new role as Pastor of Student Ministries.
Maggie Thomas
Ministry Intern
maggieruththomas1@gmail.com
Maggie graduated from Liberty University in December 2023 with a Bachelors Degree in Religion: NextGen Ministry. In the summer of 2024, Maggie was presented with the opportunity to intern with Lifeway Christian Resources. Her focus was with the Women’s Events team, where she worked with authors and speakers to plan conferences and events for women. Through her schooling and internship experience, Maggie gained a passion and love for children and women’s ministry. She is looking forward to using what she has learned to serve the State Road Church family,
Other leaders
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