Who We Are
Statement of Purpose
Connecting Points Ministry exists to inspire, equip, and mobilize Christians to become effective witnesses of the Gospel through the power of relationships.
We believe evangelism is not a program—it’s a lifestyle. Our purpose is to help believers recognize the God-given opportunities all around them by:
- Encouraging them to identify their passions and interests as tools for connection
- Teaching them to build meaningful relationships that reflect Christ’s love
- Equipping them to share the Gospel in natural, non-threatening ways
- Creating a culture where connection leads to discipleship
When it comes to sharing their faith most Christians feel guilty, and are scared and ill-equipped. How can they connect with people? How can they connect people with God? Where can they find a relevant and relational way of sharing their faith with their peers? And how can they train other Christians to do the same?
Through small group training, resources, and practical tools, Connecting Points helps Christians engage the world around them with grace, boldness, and relational intentionality—ultimately pointing people to Jesus Christ.
Connecting Points helps believers step out of their comfort zone, find common ground with their peers based on shared interests, and share the Gospel effectively by living the Christian life as an example to be followed. This program focuses on conceptual learning as well as dives deeper in how to connect in authentic ways with those we share life with.
Our purpose is to train followers of Christ to be bold and compassionate in our efforts, reaching out to our neighbors, coworkers, and friends to share the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ. Through relational evangelism, we can help more people experience the transformational power of the Gospel, bringing hope and healing to individuals and communities alike.
Connecting Points redefines discipleship in a way that embraces the Biblical pattern used by Jesus when He discipled His followers 2000 years ago. This ministry is designed to engage the principles of relational discipleship and challenge believers to become a Connecting Point for the Lord.
Leadership
Dr. Randy Helms has pastored GT Church Assembly of God since January, 1995. Dr. Helms has over 40 years of full-time pastoral experience. He graduated from Southeastern University and holds a Master's Degree in Church Leadership as well as a Doctoral Degree in Strategic Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Dr. Helms has been married to his wife Karen since 1980 and they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
Dr. Helms began his ministry at Moffat Road Assembly of God in Mobile, Alabama in 1976. He became the youth pastor at First Assembly of God in Lakeland Florida (Carpenter's Home Church) in 1978 and ministered there for six years. He also served as an associate pastor at Cathedral of the Cross in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama for three years. In 1987, he moved his family to West Memphis, Arkansas where they pastored First Assembly of God before accepting the pastorate at GT Church Assembly of God.
Dr. Helms also serves in the office of Presbyter of Pinellas County and Executive Presbyter for the Peninsula Florida District of the Assemblies of God. Dr. Helms has ministered in over 50 countries, is the co-author of the book "Connecting Points”, the author of the book “The Joy of Connecting” and most recently authored “Family Life Matters.”
What We Believe
We believe the Bile to be the inspired, only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Fatherland in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful humanity, regeneration by the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ is absolutely essential.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, they who are saved unto the resurrection of life and they who are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.