ABOUT NIT
OUR PASTORS
DR. ALLAN & MARY STOCKTON​
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On May 7, 2007; Pastor Al, as he is affectionately called and his wife Mary gathered for bible Study. The pastors being led by the Spirit to start a new work for the Lord, initially thought they would conduct Bible Studies until there was enough members to start a church.
This initial study was blessed with seventy-five (75) participants and the rest is history. The church was launched in the ballroom of the Ambassador Hotel, located in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. The first formal worship service was held on May 27, 2007.
New Image Tabernacle is a nontraditional, nondenominational Christian ministry; whose goal and purpose is to “Mirror the Image of Christ.”
Since its inception, New Image’s desire has been to impact the lives of the unsaved and unchurched.
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OUR VISION
To be a Christ-centered community that welcomes all with love, inspires worship through the Spirit, and transforms lives by fostering deep connections, impactful ministries, and outreach. Our vision is to empower individuals to grow in faith, serve with purpose, and shine as a light in our community and beyond."
OUR MISSION
"At New Image Tabernacle, our mission is to fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything Christ has commanded. Through worship, outreach, and impactful ministries, we strive to share the gospel, nurture spiritual growth, and inspire a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ."
NEW IMAGE TABERNACLE (NIT)
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NEW “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV
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IMAGE “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”​ 2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV
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TABERNACLE “And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto the tabernacle, that all the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door, and looked after Moses, until he was gone into the tabernacle. And it came to pass, as Moses entered into the tabernacle, the cloudy pillar descended, and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD talked with Moses.”​
~ Exodus 33:8-9 KJ
SALVATION
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. ~ Romans 10:9-10 NIV
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We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts. Salvation is one of the greatest decisions, if not the greatest decision, that you’ll ever make in your life. It’s such a powerful thing to know that the God of all eternity, who knew you in your mother’s womb, loves you enough to have provided a reconciled relationshipbetween you and Him, and provided you unhindered access to Him at any time.
If this is your step, we want to celebrate it with you! If you have made a decision to accept Christ, ​ please email us at:​ newimagetabernacle@hotmail.com
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BAPTISM
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What Is Baptism?
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Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. It’s a public declaration of how Jesus changed your life. Being baptized shows others that you’ve decided to follow Jesus, and allows them to celebrate this decision with you. (Acts 16:31-34)
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Baptism doesn’t save a person; it’s a symbol and celebration of salvation (1 Peter 3:21).
The power that brought Jesus back to life is the same power Jesus uses to change our lives – and that’s worth getting excited about!
Why Should I Be Baptized?
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Why does baptism matter? Jesus instructs us to be baptized and set the example by being baptized (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 1:9)
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Obedience to Jesus shows we believe and follow Him. (1 John 2:3)
Because Jesus went public about His love for us, we can go​ public about our love for Him. Being baptized shows that we​ turn away from a life of sin toward Jesus, the only one who can change us. (Acts 2:38-41)
