Behind the Name
Why LIFE?
Christ calls us to help others find newness of life and to live abundantly in it.
Romans 6:4 - We were buried therefore with him by baptism unto death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in the newness of life.
John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I come that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Why LIFE?
Christ calls us to help others find newness of life and to live abundantly in it.
Romans 6:4 - We were buried therefore with him by baptism unto death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in the newness of life.
John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I come that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Why COMMUNITY?
Our Christian life is best lived and experienced together in COMMUNITY encouraging others to live out the mission of Christ.
Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
Acts 2:44-47 - And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Matthew 22:37-40 - And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a
second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Ephesians 4:12- To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
Our Christian life is best lived and experienced together in COMMUNITY encouraging others to live out the mission of Christ.
Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
Acts 2:44-47 - And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Matthew 22:37-40 - And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a
second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Ephesians 4:12- To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
Our Values, Mission, & Strategy
Values
Real People. Real God. Real Life on Mission
Authentic Community (Real People)– Life Community Church values real, authentic Christ following, while pursuing real life transformation.
Scripture (Real God)– A body of Christ followers who worship God above all else. Christ followers who value scripture and its commands above personal preferences.
Kingdom Advancement (Real Life on Mission)– Participating in God’s mission in our local community and beyond. We understand partnering with God will produce works/action through faith and will allow us to help other communities experience, as God allows, an active thriving church loving on their community.
Our Mission
Building relationships, to make Jesus known.
Our Strategy
Experience. Engage. Share.
Experience: Life Community Church will provide Life Groups(small groups) & Sunday morning services to encourage & foster a culture of discipleship and worship. We will teach the importance of prayer, Bible reading, and the value of corporate & personal worship in our lives.
Engage: Life Community Church will serve in our church and our community through various projects & volunteer opportunities corporately and personally. We see in the scriptures that our faith should produce good works, not to become saved, but because we are saved.
Share: Life Community Church will teach the importance of sharing who Jesus is and what he has done for us. Life Community Church will encourage to live in such a way that speaking about Jesus is just as natural as talking about your favorite hobby.
Real People. Real God. Real Life on Mission
Authentic Community (Real People)– Life Community Church values real, authentic Christ following, while pursuing real life transformation.
Scripture (Real God)– A body of Christ followers who worship God above all else. Christ followers who value scripture and its commands above personal preferences.
Kingdom Advancement (Real Life on Mission)– Participating in God’s mission in our local community and beyond. We understand partnering with God will produce works/action through faith and will allow us to help other communities experience, as God allows, an active thriving church loving on their community.
Our Mission
Building relationships, to make Jesus known.
Our Strategy
Experience. Engage. Share.
Experience: Life Community Church will provide Life Groups(small groups) & Sunday morning services to encourage & foster a culture of discipleship and worship. We will teach the importance of prayer, Bible reading, and the value of corporate & personal worship in our lives.
Engage: Life Community Church will serve in our church and our community through various projects & volunteer opportunities corporately and personally. We see in the scriptures that our faith should produce good works, not to become saved, but because we are saved.
Share: Life Community Church will teach the importance of sharing who Jesus is and what he has done for us. Life Community Church will encourage to live in such a way that speaking about Jesus is just as natural as talking about your favorite hobby.
What We Believe
The Trinity
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19)
The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.(Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
Eternity
We were created to exist forever. We will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.(John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13;Revelation 20:15)
Salvation
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.(Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24;Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18;3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-10;Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20)