{"id":5888,"date":"2025-03-03T19:46:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/churchwp.themeslr.com\/index.php\/template_about_us\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:49:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T15:49:16","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unitedbethelag.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; first_background_color=&#8221;#575a6d&#8221; el_id=&#8221;icon&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738186770855{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10em !important;padding-bottom: 10em !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/unitedbethelag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/churchwp_media_23_overlay2a.jpg?id=6480) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About Our Church&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:70px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7071&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About Our Church<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747841017173{padding-top: 1rem !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are a Bible-based, Spirit-filled Pentecostal church located in Abu Dhabi, gathering at St. Andrew\u2019s Church compound. United Bethel Assembly of God (UBAG) is led by Pastor Siju Scaria, associated with Pastor Benny P. John and Pastor William Joseph in various church ministries. Looking back over the past decades, UBAG was originally two separate Pentecostal churches: Bethel Church of God, founded by the late Pastor P.J. Abraham in 1989, and Assemblies of God formed by Pastor K.J. George in 1990. Both pastors served the churches while working full-time jobs, and through their vision and dedication, the churches experienced significant growth from humble beginnings.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7269&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747841695558{padding-top: 2rem !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In early 2023, both churches unanimously decided to merge, symbolizing the unity of Pentecostal churches and their shared doctrine. This strategic move led to the formation of the United Bethel Assembly of God and played a key role in the growth and expansion of the church, establishing it as one of the leading Malayalam Pentecostal Assembly in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7273&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747842552657{padding-top: 2rem !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The church will remain unwavering in its commitment to the cause of Christ. We will stay focused on our mission, alert to the times, and devoted to fulfilling the purposes He has called us to, until His return, when we will be caught up to be with Him forever.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481703103004{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/unitedbethelag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/churchwp_media_23_overlay2a.jpg?id=6480) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"title-subtile-holder\"><h1 class=\"section-title light_title\">Join Our Big Familly<\/h1><div class=\"section-border light_border\"><\/div><div class=\"section-subtitle light_subtitle\">Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to cast a stone.<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747842230358{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738187200979{padding-right: 3.75vw !important;padding-left: 3.75vw !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<div class=\"title-subtile-holder\"><h1 class=\"section-title dark_title\">OUR MISSION<\/h1><div class=\"section-border dark_border\"><\/div><div class=\"section-subtitle dark_subtitle\">Our mission is to guide individuals, especially those who have drifted away and lost sight of their faith in the Oneness of God, back to a deep and meaningful relationship with Him. Through the support of our church family, we strive to reconnect them with God's loving presence, welcoming them back as beloved members of His flock, into the safety and nurturing environment of His sheepfold<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481700483363{padding-top: 230px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/unitedbethelag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/insta_3.jpg?id=6496) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458630006662{padding-right: 3.75vw !important;padding-left: 3.75vw !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<div class=\"title-subtile-holder\"><h1 class=\"section-title dark_title\">OUR VISION<\/h1><div class=\"section-border dark_border\"><\/div><div class=\"section-subtitle dark_subtitle\">Our vision is to create a dynamic and inclusive community within the United Bethel Assembly of God, where individuals from all walks of life can experience belonging, healing, and a profound connection with God. 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