It is a dream that He has had for all of eternity. It is the dream of a people whose hearts beat with a passion for “Helping People Find Their Way Back to God.”
Their presence enters the community as a freshness; like the first fragrance of spring at the close of winter. The breath of new life, new beginnings and the promise of what’s to come fill the air.
They bring a message of hope through Jesus Christ and the very building representing these Christ followers is a place of truth and joy. It’s there they gather weekly to experience and celebrate the mystery of their oneness in Jesus Christ. Together they are His body – the very physical presence of Christ on earth. They celebrate and embrace God’s eternal plan for the church to be the hope of the world.
God dreams of a people whose heart beat reverberates through neighborhoods, stirring an awakening in hearts and souls. Christ followers connect emerging seekers together in groups where the language of “we” replaces “me.” Inside these groups it’s safe to risk, be vulnerable, and share life deeply. They are marked by a radical kind of love and acceptance; the touchstone of Jesus Christ and His followers.
Transformation takes place as groups empower us to more fully obey Christ together than alone. Neighborhoods become places where the word “lonely” doesn’t exist; where a smile replaces suspicion, security replaces fear, and Jesus is a holy name on lips. Community becomes a life changing experience, not simply a location.
God dreams of a people whose hearts beat with such compassion that no need goes unmet. The One who has freely given His life calls His own to give freely in return. These Christ followers hold all things loosely and love opens their hands. With a contagious and passionate desire they contribute to the dream of God to meet the needs of those He loves. In this supernatural economy, the greatest return is in the giving and nothing is held back. Personal contribution becomes a path to obedience, fulfillment, unity and joy. The young invest in the aging and the aging contribute to shape the generations of the future. Generosity replaces self-centeredness as compassion calls us to take risks.
God has a dream...