About Us

We are a church on the move... literally! Every story has a start, and it is not usually until you look back that you see how everything has been working together for a particular goal. In 2012, Bethel Full Gospel Church had a vision to plant a church and Converge was blessed to be that church.

On Sept. 7, 2014 we held our first service in the Scotia Movie Theatre on Mohawk Ave. in Scotia. After 6 months, we moved to the Dollar General Plaza in Scotia where we stayed for 5 years. Then due to nearby construction, we took temporary refuge in Bethel Full Gospel's building in Rotterdam NY. While there, we were blessed to be able to save for our own building . On Easter Sunday 2022 we came full circle, returning to Mohawk Ave in Scotia at the old Tartan Lanes Bowl building.

We are a Bible focused church with a passion to be right where God wants us, doing what He calls us to do. We are pleased to have returned to Scotia. We are excited to be part of how God moves in this village. Pastor Sean Lawton and the rest of the team invite you to join us for service, Bible studies, prayer and youth programs.

We know that taking the step of visiting a new church can be an interesting experience. However, we are anxious to meet you and want to help make you feel comfortable, so here is what you can expect when you walk in the doors!

Relaxed

Come as you are! There is no dress code here at Converge... well, there is one code- come dressed! But wear what you like! We tend to focus more on your spiritual health than your fashion choices.

Passion

Anything worth doing is worth doing passionately! Expect passion when you come to Converge. From our worship, to our preaching, to everything we do, you will see our passion for Jesus and the Kingdom of God.

Relevance

We are real people with real problems who serve a real God. We teach on relevant topics that can help you live out your life and faith. We regularly talk about forgiveness, dealing with failures, why bad things happen to good people, God's love, mercy, and justice. If you are looking for real answers to your tough questions about life and faith, you will find them here!

Relationships

Relationships are the key to our church. The Bible is about how much God wants a relationship with us and how we were designed to be in relationship with others. We believe that life is best experienced in relationships. You can expect a friendly, loving atmosphere with people who care. We love everyone who comes through our doors because God does.

Pastor Sean has a vision for Converge to 1. bring people together in Christ, 2. have God bring healing, change and growth, 3.then send people out to meet the needs of others and bring the life giving good news of Christ to the world.

Credentialed by the Assemblies of God, Pastor Sean has been in ministry since 2002 in various roles including youth and church planting.

Sean and his wife Sarah have three daughters. God has been working a journey of healing, change, and growth in their family since 2010 when Sarah was involved in a car accident that caused a traumatic brain injury. They are grateful to God for the journey towards wholeness.

Email Pastor Sean at

convergecc@yahoo.com

Sherri Baston has a heart for the Lord and a calling to worship the Lord in song. She believes worship teams are filled with those whose faith meets their gifts. "Helping others to connect to Him through music is an honor and a blessing."

Sherri has been worshipping God in song for 5 years, starting with co-writing the theme song to the first WOW (Women Of Worship) conference. For the past 3 years, she has enjoyed ministering through song at The Albany City Mission as a member of the Christian band, 4ever1.

Sherri and her husband, Kevin, have been married for 25 years, and have 4 children they are raising in Scotia. She is excited to join the Converge team and minister within her community.

Email Sherri at

convergeccworship@yahoo.com

LIVES CHANGED: See people's lives changed through the power of Jesus

FREEDOM: Find real freedon in your relationship with God

POTENTIAL: Unlock your limitless potential in Christ to change the world through your unique gifts.

IDENTITY AND VALUE: Find your identity and value as a child of God in the family of God.

GLORIFYING GOD: Teach you how to glorify God in all you do-home, church, work and life!

CONNECT: Cultivate a culture of connections.

Connect to God, Connect to people, Connect to Ministries.

HEALTH: Live a healthy life- physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Honor God with your body, mind, and spirit for the benefit of all.