https://www.inthelightnet.com

• •THE VISION • •

to equip and resource our network churches to be successful disciple makers and healthy churches

Welcome to THE Net, a dynamic church network fellowship rooted in a rich legacy of reaching the lost, making disciples and planting churches. We proudly trace our origins back to the visionary leadership of Phil Hernandez, who, in 1991, founded In The Light Ministries with just 8 individuals gathered in his living room in Lancaster City.

From these humble beginnings, In The Light Ministries has blossomed into a thriving community, now attracting over 600 people each weekend. With a vision that was global the ministry played a pivotal role in the birth of over 20 local and international churches. Witnessing an ongoing miracle of changed lives, our ministry has seen hundreds embrace a new life in Christ.

At THE NET, we extend our reach beyond the walls of our church, actively collaborating with like-minded ministries in the Kingdom. Our commitment to partnership has been instrumental in bringing about transformative change on a broader scale.

In addition to our core mission of church planting, In The Light Ministries has served as an incubator for the development and emergence of more than 50 licensed and/or ordained ministers of the gospel. This commitment to nurturing and empowering leaders reflects our dedication to the enduring impact of the Kingdom we are called to advance.

Join us at THE Net, where collaboration, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of impacting lives for Christ converge to create a relationally connect community that are working together for a end time harvest.

Current President

 
Apostle Jamie Centeno, a native of Philadelphia, experienced a life-altering encounter with Christ at the age of 17, rescuing him from the depths of depression and preventing a tragic outcome. This profound experience of divine love forever changed his trajectory, inspiring a deep commitment to becoming a devoted disciple and avid student of God's word.

As a second-generation pastor, Pastor Jamie dedicated over 8 years to ministry in Lancaster, initially serving the youth with Teen Haven and later assuming leadership roles at In The Light Ministries. Fueled by a growing passion for his hometown, he answered the call to return, sensing a divine burden for those turning away from the Lord and the lost in the city.

Apostle Jamie aspires to develop leaders who can impact both the communities and churches they serve in.

Jamie Centeno, preside over the Network of churches along with a executive team of network pastors.

The Trinity 

 

The Trinity is three in one as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Although each person of the Trinity serves in different functions, each one has equal power and authority. Each is not confined to time, as they have existed for all eternity. 

 

Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 40:10-26, Isaiah 43:10, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 1:35, John 5:21-23, John 14:9-10, Matthew 38:19, Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 8:6, 1 Corinthians 13:14, Hebrews 1:8-10 

 

The Father 

 

God is Holy and matchless. He is creator of all things making Him all powerful, all knowing and ever present. He is the same yesterday, today and forever and He keeps His Word, never going back on it. He embodies love, mercy, compassion, justice and faithfulness. 

 

Exodus 3:14, Numbers 23:19, Leviticus 11:44-45, Psalms 11:4-6, Malachi 3:6, John 3:16, John 5:26 

 

The Son 

 

Jesus Christ came fully human and fully God. He was given as the perfect sacrifice without blemish and the substitute for man’s sinful condition. By the Spirit, He defeated death, hell and the grave, rising on the third day so we could have life to the fullest. We are in anticipation of Jesus’ second coming, when we will spend eternity together. 

 

Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 3:17, John 1:1-14, John 1:18, John 1:33-34, John 3:16-18, Romans 1:3-4, Romans 3:23-26, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Galatians 4:4-5, Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 2:2 

 

The Holy Spirit & Baptism of the Holy Spirit 

 

The Holy Spirit guides all believers into all truth. He convicts sinners according to their sins and believers according to God’s own righteousness. Once a person accepts Christ, the Holy Spirit seals the believer and molds us into the likeness of Christ. 

The baptism of the Holy Spirit is one of empowerment, endowment and impartation. The Spirit lavishes the believer with supernatural gifts. The impartation is will be accompanied by the speaking of tongues and/or prophetic utterances. This baptism produces boldness and power to serve the Body of Christ and the world around us. 

 

Genesis 1:2, Psalms 51:11, Psalms 139:7, Isaiah 61:1-3, Joel 2:28-32, Mark 1:10, Luke 1:35, Luke 4:1, Luke 11:13, Luke 12:12, John 16:7-14, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:28, Acts 13:2, Romans 8:9-11, Romans 8:14-16, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 1:13-14, Revelation 22:17 

 

The Bible 

 

The Bible is God’s love letter to all of mankind. It was written by the collaboration of man and the Holy Spirit. It is 100 percent truth and sufficient. It is what God intended for us to have as the living, breathing Word necessary for us to live victorious lives. 

 

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, Psalms 119:11, Psalms 119:89, Psalms 119:105, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 5:18, John 17:17, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 1:25, 2 Peter 3:16 

 

Heaven and Hell 

 

Heaven and hell are real places that will last for eternity. Man was created to exist eternally. Our final destination will either be united with God forever in Heaven, or separated from God forever in Hell, according to the choice we have made and maintained during our earthly existence. 

 

Mark 16:16, John 14:2-3, John 14:6, Romans 6:23, 1 John 2:25, 1 John 5:11-13, Rev. 19:20, Rev. 20:15 

 

Man 

 

Man was made in the image of God for His own good pleasure and eternal glory. Due to sin, man is separated from God, unable to obtain right relationship with Him through his or her own efforts. It is only after accepting Christ that man is restored to his or her rightful place as a son or daughter, and co-heir with Christ. Man’s assignment is to cooperate with Christ’s mission to communicate truth, and perform signs, wonder ands miracles for the glory of God. 

 

Genesis 1:26-30, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:18-22, Genesis 3:1-19, Psalms 8:3-6, Psalms 32:1-5, Psalms 100:3, Jeremiah 17:5, Acts 17:26-31, Romans 1:20-32, Romans 5:12-21, Romans 8:17, 2 Corin.5:17 

 

The Devil 

 

Satan was once a privileged angel named Lucifer. He rebelled against God and was made a non- resident of Heaven, taking a third of the angels with him. They continue to be the Christian’s greatest enemy. Due to the cross, he is a defeated foe. 

 

Isaiah 14:12-17, Matthew 25:41, Mark 16:17-18, Luke 10:18-19, John 8:44, Acts 26:18, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Peter 2:4, 1 John 3:8, Revelation 12:9-11, Revelation 20:1 

 

Salvation 

 

Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. It is through Christ’s blood that we have redemption, the forgiveness of our sins and adoption into the eternal family of God. We do not deserve and cannot earn salvation- it is a free gift from God. 

 

Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 1:21, Luke 1:68-69, John 1:12, John 3:16-17, John 5:24, Acts 2:21, John 5:24, Acts 2:21, Acts 4:12, Acs 16:30-31, Romans 5:8-10, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 2:8-10, Revelation 3:20 

 

The Church 

 

The church is a body of believers, not a building. The church is the Bride of Christ, called out of darkness, into His marvelous light, and set apart for Jesus Christ. True Christ followers are rooted int he church as people who have embraced covenant. As a body, we fellowship with one another. We sharpen one another in the faith, take part int the Lord’s supper (communion) in memory of Christ’s sacrifice, tithe ten percent of our income in obedience to God, give and love one another. 

 

Genesis 14:20, Genesis 28:22, Leviticus 27:30, Matthew 18:15-20, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 26:26-28, Acts 2:41-47, Acts 20:28, Romans 12:4-8, Romans 13:8-10, 1 Corinthians 7:17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-28, 1 Corinthian 13:1-13, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 4:4-6, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 5:22-32, Colossians 3:12-17, Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 13:1, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 19:7 

 

In stating the following beliefs, it must be noted that we will find our unity in this Partnership not primarily on the basis of doctrinal agreement but upon agreement regarding the following values:

 

• Salvation is by grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

• We must evangelize the lost, minister to the poor, especially the widow and the orphan. 

• We must avoid hypocrisy, pride and paternalistic attitudes in our ministry to others.

• We are to love the whole body of Christ and encourage one another.

Reach: To seek and save the Lost

Teach: Disciple and equip believers to follow Jesus in all things and become more like Him each day.

Release: Encourage and send out mature believers to use their gifts and abilities to serve God in the church, the city and the world.

Partner: Join with others in the Body of Christ through fellowship, prayer and service in the work of the Kingdom.

• Apostolic Covering and Counsel

• Network Connections and Relationships

• Annual Church conference opportunities

• Fellowship Events that foster connectivity

• Leadership/Pastoral Training and development

• Ordination and Licensing of Pastors and ministers

• A commitment between God and his servants

• A commitment between the minister and the local ordaining church

• A commitment between the minister and ordaining organization

• Fill out application

 

• Sign ministry code of conduct

 

• Submit included paperwork (checklist within application) along with 1&2

Relational Expectations 

 

• To attend at least on ITL leadership or network event per year

• To intentionally connect with network leaders and pastors when you can

 

Financial Expectations

 

• Monthly seed offering based on church attendance or financial capability

• Relicensing fee (annual)

Ministry Expectations

 

• Parterns must conduct their personal life, family and ministry in agreement with the pricniples and moral standards of the scriptures. They should have a godly reputation both in the body of Christ as well as outside.

 

• If there is evidence of questionable behavior, mismangagment of finances, unyielding to authority, the partner must submit to a process of discipline and restoration in order to stay within the leadership of IN THE LIGHT NETWORK

 

• If discipline process is in order and partner chooses not to comply, affliatation may be withdrawn at any time

We are ministers of the New Covenant in Christ and we worship and serve a covenant-keeping God.  We recognize our need for the Lord’s presence in our relationships and ministry. We ask you to joyfully join us in a commitment to see the Kingdom Of Heaven Invade the earth. 

 
Let us agree together in the following statements, committing to uphold them as we trust that the Lord has joined us together.

 
I/We commit to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ, keeping Him at the center of all that we do. We believe that the work of God is done through the Church and demonstrated through the working of the Holy Spirit. 

 
I/We commit to encourage and support the vision of God in relationship with In the Light Network and the Apostolic mantle. 

 
I/We commit to walk together in humility, unity, honesty, purity and accountability under the authority of Jesus Christ our King.

 
I/We commit to honor and respect the diversity of each ministry. We will speak respectfully and act supportively towards one another. 

 
I/We commit to lead our own churches and ministries in healthy, godly relationships. 

 
I/We commit to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ in all that we do, so that Christ may be lifted High and draw all men unto Himself. 

Copies of criminal and FBI background check and child abuse paperwork

Present a letter of recommendation from the ministry that ordained you or your current spiritual covering along with the application to become a covenant partner or letters of reference from two pastors in your city.

It is the desire of In The Light Network that our covenant partners be well equipped for the harvest field the Lord has lead them to. Its also the desire that the network be strong, healthy and biblical sound ministry that maintains a standard of excellence in all we do.  We are devoted to the success, equipping and restoration of those who the Lord has placed within our care. We believe the greatness found in our unity will come from strong relational trust. We are sincerely blessed that you would want to form a kingdom relationship with us.