To witness a Spirit-led disciple making movement
in our churches and communities
our mission
WHY PRESENCE?
The church is a dwelling place for the Living God. We're attentive to God's movement and willing to go wherever He leads us. We embrace the power and the gifts of the Spirit for today in the building up of the church.
In a culture of wandering, we'll be a people of the way.
We are a people of God's presence
We joyfully and boldly hold a commitment to the teachings of Jesus and to orthodoxy with a grace-filled posture. We believe the Bible is the word of God and is authoritative and true.
In a culture of compromise, we'll be a people of conviction.
We recognize Jesus as the greatest teacher the world has ever known
We want to be holy like our Creator. We are called out of the way of the world to be intentionally counter-formed into the way of Jesus. We invite God's wholeness into every area of our lives. We're committed to the process of being formed into the image of Christ for the sake of others.
In a culture of distraction, we’ll be a people of disciple making.
We seek to be holy without being holier than thou
We seek to be holy
without being holier than thou
We're called to demonstrate God's love to everyone. We are compassionate to those Jesus paid special attention to: the poor, marginalized, and lost. Everything—from the hours in our days to the money in our accounts—is a gift entrusted to us to steward for the wellbeing of others. We're blessed to be a blessing.
In a culture of self-interest, we’ll be a people of self-giving.
Our love is actionable and sacrificial
We find deep refreshment and love through one another's presence and provide care for those who need it. Our hospitality knows no barriers and it extends to everyone regardless of race, class, sex, tradition, and politics. We partner with other churches, humbly recognizing that God's Kingdom is bigger than ourselves.
In a culture of isolation, we'll be a people of invitation
Our relationships aren't casual, they're communal
Our relationships aren't casual,
they're communal
We boldly engage with cultural narratives, idols, strongholds, and disordered desires with intentionality. We're aware of our culture and do justice in the issues facing our communities. We witness to the good news of Christ everywhere we go.
In a culture of chaos, we'll be a people of compassion.
We don't back away, we press in
We don't back away,
we press in
We seek a radical move of God in our midst by cultivating spiritual hunger. We are prayerfully watching and ready to see the Kingdom of heaven and revival here in our time.
In a culture of the mundane, we expect miracles.
We call on the Lord to make
His presence known
The Trinity
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salvation
the church
holy spirit
Jesus
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal.
(Genesis 1:26; Isaiah 9:6; Matt. 3:16-17 & 28:19; Luke 1:35; Hebrews 3:7-11; 1 John 5:7)
god
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man to have ever lived a sinless life. Born of a virgin, he lived a holy life, performing miracles and dying on the cross for mankind, thus atoning for our sins through the shedding of his blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory.
(Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1, 14; John 20:28; Philippians 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 Timothy 3:16)
Jesus Christ
salvation
the church
holy spirit
Jesus
Christians are people who have surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ and invited the Holy Spirit to come and dwell within them. They relinquish the authority of their lives over to him, making Jesus the Lord of their life as well as Savior. They put their trust in what Jesus accomplished for them when he died, was buried, and rose again from the dead. The Holy Spirit gives us power and authority to be Jesus’ witnesses wherever we go.
(John 1:12, 14:17, 14:23, & 15:4; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:11; Revelation 3:20)
The Holy Spirit
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Jesus
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ through his death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts.
(Romans 10:9-10; Galatians 2:16 & 3:8; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 9:22)
How to be Saved
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The Church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus' Great Commission. Every person, through the power of the Holy Spirit, is an integral part of the Church as a member with the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
(John 17:11, 20-23; Ephesians 1:22 & 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23)
The Church
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our beliefs
The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is an organization that works with church planters and church leaders to provide support, guidance, and resources to launch and grow healthy, life-giving churches.
Our church is proud to partner with the Wesleyan Denomination, specifically The Northwest District. The Wesleyan Church is a movement with a rich tradition and inspiring history in America. Our district comprises 112 churches across the Northwest region of the United States and provides oversight, structure, and support. Our denomination places a high value on planting new churches.
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The process...
Spiritual formation is a lifelong, unfolding journey rather than a quick fix or static event.
Philippians 1:6
of being formed...
It involves a surrender to God's shaping work, not merely self-driven effort.
Romans 12:2
for the sake
of others.
True spiritual formation always overflows in love and service to others.
1 Peter 4:10
spiritual formation
into the image
of Christ...
The goal is Christlikeness, being conformed to His character and life.
Romans 8:29
Supporters
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic* and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places
