What to Expect
Church of the Living God
WHO WE ARE
Church of the Living God exists to impact our region and the world, one person at a time, in the name of Jesus.
We are a Bible-centered, Spirit-empowered, multi-generational church committed to helping people live a Jesus-centered lifestyle through Word & Worship, Healthy Relationships, Successful Living, and Service to God & Mankind.
We believe the local church should be a place where people encounter God, grow in discipleship, build healthy families, develop meaningful relationships, discover their purpose, and be equipped to impact their community.
OUR THEOLOGICAL DNA
Scripture First
We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God and serves as the final authority for faith, doctrine, and practice.
We strive to teach and preach Scripture faithfully, contextually, and practically.
Christ-Centered
Jesus Christ is the center of everything we do.
We believe all of Scripture points to Him and that genuine transformation occurs through a relationship with Him.
Spirit-Empowered
We embrace the ongoing work and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and the church.
We desire both the power and the fruit of the Spirit, pursuing spiritual gifts while remaining firmly grounded in biblical truth and order.
Evangelistic
We believe every believer is called to participate in the Great Commission and help people encounter Jesus.
Kingdom-Minded
We believe the local church exists for more than itself. We seek to advance the Kingdom of God through missions, church planting, leadership development, and community engagement.
OUR MINISTRY PHILOSOPHY
Discipleship Over Attendance
We celebrate attendance, but we prioritize transformation.
Success is not merely measured by how many people attend a service, but by how many people are growing into mature followers of Jesus.
Family Matters
We believe strong churches are built upon strong families.
We intentionally invest in marriages, parents, children, students, and future generations.
Every Believer Has a Calling
We believe ministry belongs to the whole church, not just the staff.
Our responsibility is to equip people to discover and fulfill their God-given purpose.
Multiplication Matters
We desire to raise up leaders, launch ministries, plant churches, and expand God's Kingdom through multiplication rather than mere addition.
Healthy Culture Creates Healthy Ministry
Programs can attract people, but culture sustains them.
We prioritize developing a healthy church culture built upon biblical values and healthy relationships.
OUR CULTURAL VALUES
Reverence
We revere God because we fear God.
We seek to lead the way in reverence through our worship, conduct, and stewardship of God's presence.
Honor
We honor God first and intentionally honor one another because honoring people honors God.
Authenticity
We reject pretense and performance.
We desire to lead and live with honesty, transparency, humility, and integrity.
Partnership
We believe ministry works best when we serve together.
We choose collaboration over competition and seek the good of others before ourselves.
Accountability
We desire to be accountable to one another before we seek to hold others accountable.
We believe growth requires humility, responsibility, and teachability.
Loyalty
We are loyal to Jesus Christ, His Word, one another, the church God has planted us in, and the mission He has entrusted to us.
Family
We are more than attendees gathering in a building.
We are a spiritual family growing together, serving together, and walking through life together.