Why go to church?
A few things we think you should know…
“Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.”
We may as well tell you this up front…there aren’t any perfect people here. In a world where Facebook and Instagram are showing us the picture perfect sides of everyone’s lives, the reality is, we’re all struggling and growing in our own ways.
So with that in mind, we say our church is a place for all people. New people are always welcome, because our church belongs to God. No matter where you are in your walk with God, we are glad to have you. We gladly receive all ages, races, and demographics.
We really want you here!
We know visiting a new place and meeting new people can be overwhelming. We totally get it! We anticipate you may have some questions about how things work, and why we do them the way we do. We would love to talk to you about that.
We hear over and over from our new members that when they first visited, they found our church to be “warm and welcoming.” We hope that’s your experience too! Our staff and leaders are ready to meet you and get to know you and your family and help you get connected.
“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
We’re all on a journey…
Some of us came to know God because we attended a VBS as a child. Some of us know Him because someone knocked on our door and shared the Gospel with us. Some of us know Him because we were invited to church by a friend or family member. One thing we all share is that we’re here either because we came to church or the church came to us. Our journeys may not all look the same, but we are all growing in our walk with the Lord, learning His Word, and learning more about ourselves.
“You’re no longer wandering exiles. This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. You belong here, with as much right to the name Christian as anyone. God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building.”
Church can help you be a part of something bigger than yourself!
“God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people!”
Maybe, like many of us, you’re longing for family. The church is a great place to meet people to share your life with, who will help you in difficult times, and celebrate with you in the good ones. You’ll find people who will challenge you as you grow in your faith, and encourage you as you do.
You’ll also find, as you become a part of the family, that there are many places for you to express yourself. Love kids? We have just the spot for you! Love to sing? Join one of the many roles of the worship team. Are you better behind the scenes? There’s a place for that too! You don’t just need the church, it needs you, too!
Your next steps…
We’ve given you a few (of the many) good reasons we believe you should be part of our church! If you have questions about salvation and would like to talk to someone about knowing Christ, click here to start an email with someone who can help. You can also use the button below to contact us about attending a membership class, or getting involved in ministry. We can’t wait to get to know you!