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The LAB — REC Men's Life Group
SENT — Build. Lead. Defend.
A space for men to grow through scripture, brotherhood, accountability, leadership, and real-life application of faith.
2nd & 4th Sundays · 8:15 AM
See all life groupsRelevant Empowerment Church · Jackson, Mississippi
GrowingtoGoing.
Relevant. Real. Christ-Centered.
Taking the real gospel to all people, making disciples of them all.
We grow people in Christ so they can live the gospel where they already are — at home, at work, at school, and on their street.
3900 W. Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39209
Growing to GOING
No gimmicks. No games. Just God.
Sunday Worship · 9:30 AMWednesday Bible Study · 7:00 PM
This is REC
Who we
are
Taking the real gospel to all people, making disciples of them all.
Church life
Sunday worship, Wednesday study, and the ordinary weeks in between — REC is a Christ-centered church family in Jackson, Mississippi, learning to live what it hears.
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Gospel
Jesus is the center. Scripture is taught plainly, with relevancy and power, for real life right now.
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Discipleship
We do not merely gather. We are formed — shaped by the Word and by one another to actually follow Christ.
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Going
Faith leaves the building. It moves into homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and community.
Leadership
Who leads at REC
Taking the real gospel to all people, making disciples of them all.
Pastor Tony T. Yarber
Lead Pastor
Provides pastoral leadership, preaching, theological direction, discipleship vision, and executive oversight for Relevant Empowerment Church.
Assistant Pastor Sheena Yarber
Assistant Pastor
Serves in pastoral leadership with a focus on family and generational discipleship and the life of our Life Groups.
Executive Pastor Angela Grayson
Executive Pastor
Serves Relevant Empowerment Church as Executive Pastor, leading Church Operations.
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The Incubators of Discipleship
Life groups are smaller communities where we move from hearing Scripture to living it together — real relationships, honest questions, faith practiced side by side.
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In-PersonThe LAB — REC Men's Life Group
SENT — Build. Lead. Defend.
A space for men to grow through scripture, brotherhood, accountability, leadership, and real-life application of faith.
- Meets
- 2nd & 4th Sundays · 8:15 AM
- Leader
- Pastor Tony Yarber & Elder Tony Aron
- Location
- 3900 W. Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39209
In-PersonREC Women's Life Group
A safe, Christ-centered community for women to study scripture, grow together, encourage one another, and live out their faith.
- Meets
- 2nd & 4th Sundays · 8:15 AM
- Leader
- Pastor Sheena Yarber
- Location
- 3900 W. Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39209
In-PersonREC Children & Youth Life Group
Age-appropriate discipleship that helps children and youth understand scripture, ask questions, grow in faith, and recognize that they are part of God's mission now.
- Meets
- 2nd & 4th Sundays · 8:15 AM
- Leader
- Minister LaTeetra Wright
- Location
- 3900 W. Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39209
In-PersonREC College & Young Adult Life Group
A judgment-free space for college students and young adults to learn, grow, ask questions, build real community, and deepen their walk with Christ.
- Meets
- 2nd & 4th Sundays · 8:15 AM
- Leader
- Sister Tierra Kelly
- Location
- 3900 W. Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39209
Children & Youth
Discipleship starts early at REC. Our children and youth learn Scripture in language they understand, ask real questions, and grow knowing they are part of God's mission now — not someday.
Discipleship resource
Discover Your Grace Gifts
Your gift has a place in the mission.
REC encourages every believer to recognize how God has gifted them — and to put those gifts to work in service, discipleship, and mission. Walk through the guide and take your next step.
Take the Grace Gifts AssessmentREC
No gimmicks.
No games.
Just God.
You will not find performance here — just honest worship, the Word taught straight, and people who will walk with you.
Ministries
Where we serve and grow
Areas of ministry
These are the areas of life REC ministers to. Ask us and we'll point you to the right people.
Worship & Music
Preparing hearts for the Word through worship that points to Christ.
Teaching & Discipleship
Equipping believers to know scripture and live it with confidence.
Life Groups
The incubators of discipleship — smaller rooms where faith gets practiced.
Evangelism & Outreach
Taking faith beyond the building and into Jackson.
Hospitality & Fellowship
Turning a crowd into family, one welcome at a time.
Prayer
The fuel source for everything we are and everything we do.
Teaching & Discipleship
REC Bible Bowl
Know the Word. Grow as disciples. Play a free ten-question Bible trivia round — General Bible, Old Testament, or New Testament — with KJV references and a short explanation after every answer.
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Recent teaching and church updates
Messages, announcements, and what's happening week to week are posted on our Facebook page. That's the live source — no archive to dig through.
Wednesday Bible Study · 7:00 PM
Virtual on Facebook Live
1st Wednesdays · In Person at REC
Video and updates are published on the church Facebook pageVisit
Come as you are
You don't need to know anyone or dress a certain way. Tell us you're coming and we'll look for you, answer questions ahead of time, and make sure your family is taken care of.
When we gather
- Sunday Worship
- 9:30 AM
- Wednesday Bible Study
- 7:00 PM
Virtual on Facebook Live · 1st Wednesdays in person at REC
Give
Stewardship, not showmanship
Giving at REC is simply stewardship — resources shared so teaching, discipleship, and service in Jackson can continue. Give as you're able, out of conviction rather than pressure. No promises are attached to a gift.
Questions about giving? Email welcome2rec@gmail.com