We are all about Jesus! Our passionate focus must always remain on Christ and what He modeled and taught in the Word of God. Jesus is our firm foundation and the one we will always follow. (Colossians 1:18, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 7:24-27)
The Bible is our authoritative guide and standard for what we believe and how we live. Prayer is how we grow in our faith, and find freedom and healing from the bondage of sin and pain. We also grow in our dependence and leading from the Holy Spirit as we spend time in prayer and understanding and applying the Word of God. (Psalm 119:105, Matthew 21:13, Philippians 4:6-7)
We will partner with other churches and kingdom-focused ministries in both local and global ministry. By having a multiplication mindset we will help with planting churches that plant churches all over the world through local and global mission trips. We can’t do it alone and are stronger when unified. (Matthew 6:33, John 13:34-35 & 2 Timothy 2:2)
Everyone matters! We all need meaningful and loving relationships and to be cared for. We want all who call O’side Church their church home to know they are loved and belong to a genuine faith family. We strive to be Christ-followers who are bridge- builders into our community and demonstrate God’s love to one another.
(Acts 2:42-47, 1 John 4:7-8)
No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, there is always a next step to consider in your growth as a Christ-follower. This could be getting baptized, joining a Life group, serving others as you use your Spiritual gifts, talents, passions and experiences. By participating in discipleship, going on mission trips, or enhancing your leadership abilities. Live with intentionality, find freedom in Christ and purpose for your life. (Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Peter 3:18)
Following Jesus should be enjoyable, life-giving and fun! Therefore we will choose to be joyful, and cheerfully live out our faith as we love God and one another because the joy of the Lord is the source of our daily strength. (Nehemiah 8:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16)
Our God is generous. Our desire is to support our church family, our community and the church worldwide by generously giving of our time, talents and treasure. We will live courageously by being bridge builders of God’s grace as we reach out to our community and world with love that is unconditional and points people to Christ. (Acts 2:42-47, Acts 20:35)
Healthy, vibrant family relationships are vital for community transformation. We want to see families strengthened and built up in our community that will represent the love of Jesus to a world that desperately needs healthy role models of God’s love. (Acts 10:34-48, Acts 16:25-31, 1 John 3:1-2)
Our mission is to help people experience the love and freedom found in knowing Jesus. We want people to find purpose for their lives and live the spiritually abundant life promised in God’s word. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Because of this, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the Gospel (Good News) with all the world. (John 10:10, John 14:6, Acts 1:8, John 3:16)