STEPHANIE KLEIN-DAVIS The Roanoke Times

From left, praise leader Stephanie Allie, Amy Smith and Joanna Laracuente lead a Sunday morning service with the church band at Church Alive International on Peters Creek Road.

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905 Peters Creek Road N.W. Roanoke (540) 343-5577

www.churchaliveintl.com

An interdenominational, multicultural family of believers pursuing intimate relationship with God, genuine fellowship with one another, and effective, relevant ministry in our community and around the world. CAI's motto is "Loving God ... Loving People," which is a simple summary of the two greatest commandments as given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 22:37-39.

About the staff Senior Pastor: Rev. Carey Harrell. Administrator: Rev. Vannie Harrell. Founding Pastors: Revs. Melvin and Evangeline West. Individual bio information is available at www.churchaliveintl.com

Church history Church Alive International (CAI) was founded by Melvin and Evangeline West as "Church of the Harvest," opening its doors on June 7, 1992, at a local Holiday Inn conference center, and shortly thereafter, relocating to a storefront building on Williamson Road. In 2000, the Wests passed the mantle of senior pastor to Carey and Vannie Harrell. Shortly thereafter, the church was renamed Church Alive International, acknowledging the mandate to be a life-giving church that reaches beyond its four walls to the community and the world. In May 2007, CAI relocated to its newly constructed facility on Peters Creek Road at Salem Turnpike.

Membership Approximately 200. The membership of CAI is an eclectic gathering of people from all walks of life and is made up of various denominational and nonreligious backgrounds, all age groups, all marital statuses and various ethnicities.

Service times and types Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.; Wednesday Teaching & Worship: 7 p.m.; fourth Wednesday Life Groups: various times at various locations. Please visit www.churchaliveintl.com for each week's current schedule.

Physical description Stylish contemporary one-story building. Bright sanctuary with bluish lavender carpeting and chair coverings.

Personality of congregation Alive! Full of love and life, yet composed of various individual personalities and styles. With vibrant praise and passionate worship, our congregation reflects the heart of gratitude and celebration behind the words ... "And you He has made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins" (Ephesians 2:1 NKJV).

Pastor's favorite Scripture "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)