Frequently Asked Questions.....

Where are you located?

We are located at 520 N. 61st Street in West Philadelphia between Haverford and Girard Avenues.  We are approximately 10 minutes form the Philadelphia Zoo (At Girard Avenue) we are also 10 minutes from 69th & Market (Delaware County) and 10 minutes form City Avenue (Rte 1).  These times are estimates; travel time may vary depending on traffic flow.  By SEPTA: The Rte 15 trolley runs on Girard Ave.  The Rte 46 bus runs on 60th Street.  The Market – Frankford (60th Street Station) line is a 10 minute walk from Better Way.

What are your service times?

Our Sunday worship service starts at 10:30 am.  Our midweek Wednesday service starts at 7 pm for prayer and 7:50 pm for bible study.

 Do you have ministry for children and youth?

We have ministry for children ages 2 to 11 and youth ages 12 – 18 during our Sunday morning worship.

Where did Pastor Martin receive his training for ministry?

Pastor Martin received his formal training from Rhema Bible Training Center, located in Tulsa, OK.  He has also taken several continuing education courses over the years.  Pastor Martin has participated in ongoing Pastoral training both locally in Philadelphia and throughout the country.  His primary instruction has been in Pastoral ministry with secondary training in evangelism and foreign missions.

What is your denominational affiliation?  What type of church is Better Way?

Better Way is a non-denominational church.  We can best be described as a full-gospel, spirit-filled church.  We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with evidence of praying in tongues.

What exactly is meant by a "spirit-filled" church?

According to Acts 2:4 "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them" (NIV).

We believe that our lives should be directed by the person of the Holy Spirit in agreement with the Word of God.  Allowing God to direct our steps through the Word and through an inward witness are the primary ways in which we are directed by the Holy Spirit.

Why do you lay hands on people?

The "layng on of hands" is a biblical doctrine.  We see examples of this throughout the Old as well as the New Covenant.

New Covenant or New Testament examples include: 

• Dedication:  People brought the little children to Jesus (Mark 10:13-14 NIV)
• Healing:  Jesus is asked to lay his hands on a sick girl (Mark 5:23); Jesus gives instructions to the disciples and to those who believe.  He tells them to lay their hands on sick people and they will be well (Mark 16:18); Paul lays his hand on a sick man and the man is healed (Acts 28:8 NIV).
• Conferring office or duty:  They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid their hands on them (Acts 6:6 NIV)
• Receiving Holy Ghost:  When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them and they spoke in tongues and prophesied (Acts 19:6 NIV).
• Ordination:  Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you (1 Tim 4:14 NIV).

When was BBC started?

BBC was started April 1, 1990.  It started in the home of the pastor, moved to a day care facility, relocated to a commercial property and in 2004 moved to its current location.