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ABOUT US

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Pastor Cody and Jocelyn Langtry 
Lead Pastor / Planters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Values 

  • Family - We are here for you. We are committed to keeping a family atmosphere that includes, but isn’t limited to, having unconditional love for one another, maintaining a cross-cultural dynamic, and remaining dedicated to unity. (Romans 12:10) (Acts 2:42)

 

  • Word of God - We hold ourselves accountable to the Bible which is God’s infallible Word. We believe Jesus Christ to be who He said He is, and strive to accomplish His Great Commission . (2 Timothy 3:16-17) (John 1:1-5)

  

  • Fruitful - Our love will not be superficial. We will be a church dedicated to showing our love through generosity, discipleship, and doing life together. We faithfully believe that by exemplifying the radiant character of Christ himself, we will be recognized by our fruit. (John 13:35) (Galatians 5:22-23)

 

  • Prayer - We are about a relationship not a religion. God desires a relationship with His children, and we believe that developing and maintaining a balanced prayer life, both privately and corporately, allows for that relationship to grow. We will seek God’s voice and vision for His church, and we will do it together.  (1 Thessalonians 5:17) (1 Timothy 2:1) 

 

  • Doers - We are committed to putting the Word into action. Diligently serving our community is at the forefront of our character. By being the hands and feet of Jesus, we will share the gospel through evangelism and follow God’s lead with limitless expectation. We desire to be very intentional about helping our city, and know that through Christ an impact will be made in all areas for the glory of His Kingdom. (James 1:22) (Matthew 7:24-25)

 

  • Transparent - No masks. We will be open and honest with one another in the hopes of creating an open and honest relationship with God and ourselves. We will not be afraid of accountability knowing it breeds accomplishment. We are in this together, the good and the bad. (2 Timothy 2:15) (James 5:16)

 

  • Unashamed - We will be bold in our faith. The gospel is used to empower the church and we will courageously and unapologetically share it with anyone. Our lives will be an example to our community of where our faith lies and where our source of truth, purpose, and life come from. (Romans 1:16) (Proverbs 28:1)

 

  • Empowering Leaders - God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. We believe in raising up the next generation of God’s church. Leaders will be equipped in order to gain confidence in the commitment they make in ministry. We will empower your call, and give you the tools you need to succeed. (1 Thessalonians 5:11) (Romans 15:5)

 

  • Multiplication - We will not store up for ourselves, but send out our leaders to make an impact. We believe our leaders were meant to make a difference in this world. The Great Commision says to first “go” and we are committed to send. Church planters, missionaries, and community leaders are needed locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Wherever the need is, we will send called leaders to respond. (Matthew 28:19-20) (Acts 9:31)

 

  • Laughter - This is supposed to be fun. Laughter is a gift from God used to keep our relationships and church body healthy. We believe a joyful heart and having fun together must be part of the church’s core in order to remain humble and healthy. Seeking after God together should be enjoyable, and for us it has been! (Proverbs 17:22) (John 15:11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our hearts have always been for the lost. We have a desire for those with no knowledge, or a twisted knowledge, of Jesus to experience the all-in, life to the full relationship with Him that we have found. So many cities throughout the United States have fallen further and further away from believing in God, let alone a faith in Christ. Churches all over have closed their doors and a generation of churchless people continues to rise. In 2019 Lifeway Research showed 4,500 church closures, and comparatively only 3,000 church plants. The discrepancy in these figures has become even more drastic due to the pandemic. Church plants are needed now more than ever, and that is exactly why we believe God has called us into this field. By loving our community and shepherding them into the knowledge of Jesus, we hope that the number of unchurched and dechurched citizens begins to decrease and the number of souls going to heaven begins to increase.  

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Kelly and Erika VanArtsdalen
Planters

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