Mission
We are
We are a diverse community of churches that share the common vision of reaching local contexts and the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
Vision: A community of gospel-changed people pursuing a worldwide spiritual awakening through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mission: Building a community of unified churches working together to make disciples of Jesus from all peoples through a global church planting movement.
Our Beliefs
Awaken Community Statement of Faith
WE BELIEVE that there is one living and true GOD, eternally existing in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all and governs all.
WE BELIEVE that the SCRIPTURES of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired without error in the original manuscripts, and the infallible rule of faith and practice.
WE BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in human affairs; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all and only those who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE in JESUS CHRIST, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings, His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people and person, visible return to earth.
WE BELIEVE in the HOLY SPIRIT, Who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ; we believe the Holy Spirit indwells every born again believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Spirit.
WE BELIEVE that all PEOPLE are sinners by nature and choice and, therefore, are under condemnation; that God regenerates, by the Holy Spirit, those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord; that Jesus Christ empowers the seeking believer with the Holy Spirit for service.
WE BELIEVE in the universal CHURCH, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members.
WE BELIEVE that the Lord Jesus Christ committed two ORDINANCES to the Church: 1) baptism, and 2) the Lord’s Supper.
WE BELIEVE also in the LAYING ON OF HANDS for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, for ordination of pastors, elders, deacons and deaconesses, and for receiving gifts of the Spirit.
WE BELIEVE in the personal, visible RETURN OF CHRIST to earth and the establishment of His Kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment and eternal blessing of the righteous and endless suffering of the wicked.
Our Values
How we love God...
By acting with God’s eternal perspective to manifest His Kingdom on earth.
- Matthew 6:33
- Mark 1:15
- Luke 14:25-27
- Colossians 3:1-3
By depending upon the Holy Spirit to lead Christlike ministries that bring glory to God.
- Zechariah 4:6
- Ephesians 4:30
- Romans 8:14
- James 4:5
- Acts 13:2
- 2 Corinthians 3:5-6
- Proverbs 3:5-6
By demonstrating integrity through the genuineness in which we serve God.
- Ezekiel 13:1-7
- James 3:1-2
- Numbers 20:1-13
- Acts 5:1-11
By expressing our worship to God in all we do.
- Romans 12:1-2
- John 4:24
- John 12:3-7
- Luke 21:1-4
How we love our community...
By planting churches that nurture deep relationships.
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
- Acts 2:42
- Romans 15:5-6
- Hebrews 10:24-25
By planting churches that collaborate sacrificially to make disciples of Jesus
- Romans 12:4-5
- Acts 13:1-3
By planting churches that actively support one
another in meaningful ways.
- John 15:13
- 1 John 3:13-24
- Philippians 4:10
How we love the world around us...
By incarnating the message of Christ’s love into every community in a way that is enriching, relatable, and spiritually impactful.
- Acts 17:16-34
- Romans 10:17
By valuing every individual as made in Imago Dei and therefore seeking to reach every aspect of society.
- Genesis 1:27
- Genesis 12:2-3
- Ephesians 4:24
- Matthew 28:18-20
- John 17:18-21
- Revelation 7:9
By bringing the righteousness and justice of Christ to the marginalized.
- Genesis 18:19
- Isaiah 1:17
- Isaiah 58:6-9
- Matthew 15:32
- Matthew 25:34-40
- James 1:27
How we accomplish ministry...
By prioritizing the power, transcendence, and authority of the Word of God.
- Isaiah 40:8
- John 1:1
- Hebrews 4:12
By intentionally providing and developing spiritual leadership.
- Proverbs 27:17
- John 17:17
- Colossians 3:16
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
By depending on God’s wisdom, power, and provision through prayer.
- 2 Corinthians 7:14
- Philippians 4:6-7
- 1 John 5:14-15
- James 5:16
By expecting God to do great things.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- Hebrews 11:6
- Ephesians 3:20-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
