Live for More! Mt 22:33-40
In the Community, for the Community.
A church where everyone can come together on life's journey to explore the truth about God and his Word.
Purpose
We are a family of believers that are committed to reaching people with the life-changing reality of Jesus Christ and discipling them in the truth of God's word. Mission
Our Church is devoted to INSPIRE people to live for more than this world has to offer, IMPART wisdom found only in God's Word, and IMPACT our community, culture, and the world with the message of hope in Jesus.
Core Values
Truth The Word of God is our foundation of Truth. We value expository, exegetical, and unapologetic preaching and teaching never abandoning the message of the cross. The personal study of Scripture is essential to spiritual growth and should be a discipline and priority of every believer. 2 Tim 4, 2 Tim 3:16, Psalm 119:9, Rom 12:2 Discipleship Disciple believers in the Word of God through authentic relationships found in life groups and one-on-one actitivities. Then go out and change their world as God has gifted them and equip those called to plant churches in their communities. Mt 4: 18-22, Eph. 4:11-12, 2 Tim. 4:2, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28, 2 Tim 2:15 Prayer Nothing beyond ourselves can be accomplished apart from diligent prayer to our God. Mt 6, Jas 5:13-20, 1 Co 7:5, Ac 1:14, 2:42, Col 4:2
Authenticity We want to be a church of authenticity. Embracing people and culture in a way that allows us to speak truth to others while maintaining the integrity of a Christ-like testimony. Heart-felt and relevant in approach, steadfast in doctrine.
Jn 11:35, 1 Co 9:22, 12:12, Eph 4:11-13
Connecting We have to meet the unchurched where they are and love them into the hope and salvation that only Jesus can provide. We want to live out our faith with the knowledge that whatever we do for the least, we do unto Christ. Mt 22:34-40, 1 Ti 2:3-4, Ja 3:16; 4:1-26 Mt 25:35-40, Gal 2:10, Ja 1:27
Why Another Church?
* 85% of all churches in America are declining or plateaued.
* Only 18% of Americans attend church on any given Sunday.
* Churches in America lose 2,765,000 people each year. 4,000 churches close their doors each year for the last time.
* Experts predict within 10 years we will look like Post Christian Europe.
* Today there are approximately 200 million non-Christians in the US! America is the third largest mission field in the world.
Why Austin?
* Austin is the fastest growing city in Texas and the least churched.
* The most unreached people group in the US is the 20-something group.
* 50% of Austin is single.
* 85% of Austin is unchurched. Of the 15% that are churched, only 8% are evangelical. How many of those are really vibrant and sharing God's love?
"Should I not be concerned for that great city?" Jonah 4:11
