Loyal Church
disciples who follow jesus, everywhere Every day.
Church is a people to be.
And living like this will change the world.
We have hope that the Church could be the thriving, inter-connected, and faithful bride that Scripture describes.
Jesus left us with a gift: a body of believers so full of hope in Him that even the gates of hell can’t overcome them.
We will follow where hope leads.
OUR VALUES
Who He says it’s important to be
Surrendered Worshippers
All of life is worship. Our soul will always find itself elevating and declaring the worth of something or someone. So, the question isn’t whether or not we will worship, but what will be the object of our worship? As followers of Jesus, we learn to surrender our lives and desires to the only One who is worthy.
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” - Romans 12:1 (NIV)
LOYAL DISCIPLES
Jesus lived a life that helps us re-learn how to be human, how we were created to be. He made it possible for us to follow, not only by setting a perfect example and teaching a perfect way but also by giving His life to break the hold of death on ours. Every day, we seek to remain loyal to our Teacher, Savior, and Friend, by following His way by the power of His Spirit.
“Then He said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” - Luke 9:23 (NIV)
DEVOTED COMMUNITY
Jesus said the world would know we are His if we love one another. So as we follow Him, we also commit to walking alongside our brothers and sisters. This requires a supernatural love, which encourages, challenges, sacrifices, and leads one another back to Him. These are not disposable "friendships" that disintegrate under pressure, but a devoted community that loves imperfectly, but with intentionality.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common.” - Acts 2:42-44
COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBORS
Love of neighbor has always been essential to the people of God (Lev. 18:19,25), but Jesus expanded what humanity put boundaries around. He taught that your neighbor is the one -- any one -- who is before you, in need. Whatever the need (emotionally, mentally, spiritually, physically), and whoever the person, we are committed to living openly and generously to them.
‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” - Matthew 22:39b
SPIRIT-EMPOWERED
A life dependent on one's own power will run dry and burn out. Jesus left us with the greatest gift—His Spirit—and He intended for our whole lives to be filled and empowered by Him. We want to rely on the power of the Spirit to lead us, to fill our every step with supernatural life, and for that life to be a witness to the world.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” - Acts 1:8
HUMBLY CONTRIBUTING
The Church is not full of professionals who perform, and others who consume. Everyone is made alive, discovering their own abilities, perspectives, and spiritual gifts. We all hold them openly and offer them to build up the Kingdom and one another. Whether during a gathering or in the every day, we contribute with no strings attached.
“Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment…we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” - Romans 12:3
EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY
It is impossible for a follower of Jesus to live a fragmented life. He created us as holistic beings, so following Him will transform every part of us. This means we seek to be open to encountering Him in every place, and in every moment. We don’t wait until Sundays to meet with Him, but we look forward to church gatherings so we can share what He has been doing in and through us everywhere, every day.
“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” - Acts 2:46-47
gathering rhythms
Weekly
Home Church
Every Sunday night, we gather in homes to share a meal, worship, read the Word, and pray together. Small gatherings are essential to the life of the believer so that they can be known and loved, use their gifts, bear one another’s burdens, and be encouraged by one another’s faith.
Monthly
big Church
Once a month, we gather in a larger setting with many churches to celebrate what God is doing in His Church at large. We worship, share testimonies, and receive teaching from the Word. Scripture shows us how festivals and large celebrations can be catalytic moments to encourage God’s people to remember truth and mobilize them to live with passion.
Often
Everywhere, Every Day
Throughout the week, we gather often in order to share our lives and our faith with each other. Rather than waiting for the next Sunday, we consistently initiate ways to be together. Church is not an event to attend but a people to belong to, and one of the ways we live that out is by being together often.
