About Us

Welcome to St. Matthews and The Rockingham Church where our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds.

St. Matthews and the Rockingham Church are community oriented churches, located in Sandown and Plaistow, NH, respectively, ministering to persons of all ages, race, and condition. We gather together for family worship built on the cornerstones of Strong Biblical Preaching, prayer, and a vibrant Music Ministry. We also seek to share God's love through a variety of ministries.

These ministries offer a balance of inward focus for personal spiritual growth, and outreach to meet the needs of our community and our world. We believe that as followers of Christ, we are called to share the Good News in both word and deed!

What many people notice right away is the hospitality they experience the moment they enter the Churches. Once you are around St. Matts or The Rock for any amount of time, you’ll find that we focus on relationships. We believe in the power of personal relationships – through devotional groups, life groups, one-on-one relationships, and more! If you’d like to develop authentic, genuine and lifelong relationships with others, then you’ll be glad to know that new groups are forming all the time.

 

 Our Churches are founded solidly on two key Biblical passages:

The Great Commission ~ "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". (Matthew 28:19)

The Great Commandment ~ “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself". (Mark 12:30-31)

 

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Based on these two foundational teachings, this is a place where people can find new life in Christ, can express their love for God in worship, and their love for neighbors through service.

Our worship service at St. Matthews is traditional format. The services at the Rock are casual and upbeat. The music at The Rock is lead by the Praise Team. Our Pastor's teachings help you apply the wisdom of Scripture to your daily life. Our Churches are family friendly where children are welcome.

So whether you’re a spiritual seeker who’s just investigating and asking questions about God, or a committed Christ follower who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home here St. Matthews or The Rockingham Church..

You’ll find that this is a place where you really matter — because you matter to God.