About Wilkes-Barre

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WHO WE ARE

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Multiplying Followers of Jesus

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Giving every man, woman, and child in Northeast Pennsylvania repeated opportunities to hear, see, and respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ

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Ministry Philosophy

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– There is one true God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.


– The 66 books of the Bible are inspired by God and authoritative.

– All men are sinners in need of salvation.

– Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is God.

– Jesus lived a perfect life, died, and resurrected to save us from our sins.

– We can be rescued from our sins through faith in Jesus alone.

– The church is established by God and vital to Christian living.


– Jesus is coming back again to rule and reign.

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Tim Walker

Lead Pastor
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Ryan Miller

Executive Pastor
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Stefan Biggs

Connections Director
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Dan Nichols

Founding Church Planter
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Pad Kenney

Care Pastor
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Jim Lane

Counseling Pastor
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Our Story

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In 2010, college dorm-mates Tim Walker & Dan Nichols dreamed of starting a church together.

In 2011, they launched a house church in rural Springville, PA during their internship process with Steamtown Church based in Scranton.

In May 2012, Restored Church launched its first house church in Wilkes-Barre right across the street from King’s College in the infamous party section known as Meyer’s Court.

In July 2012, Restored launched monthly preview services at the Downtown Arts building, a 200 year-old cathedral in center city Wilkes-Barre.

In September 2013, Restored officially launched with 5 house churches meeting weekly. The leadership team expected 150-200 people to attend the Grand Opening. Instead, over 400 people came and heard gospel.

By 2014, Restored had 8 house churches & averaged 150 people attending Sunday Gatherings. By 2015, Restored had 10 house churches & celebrated over 30 baptisms.

In September 2015, Restored moved the Gathering to the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre after receiving a $100,000 grant used to purchase a church building, parking lot, and 7-bedroom house.

By 2018, Restored celebrated 97 baptisms with 250 people attending on Sunday mornings.

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