About Us
OUR MISSION
Our mission is two-fold: one, to encourage the individual Christian to unapologetically proclaim the good news of the Gospel and that Jesus Christ is the King of kings and Lord of lords in their community, and two, to encourage the spirit of unity amongst the local churches.
The Individual Christian
Our goal is to inspire individual Christians to boldly join us in proclaiming the Gospel and the name of Jesus Christ within our community, doing so in a highly visible manner. This could take the form of a major event, such as an all-day festival, or through smaller gatherings like worship in the park or prayer at the courthouse.
At some point during the 20th century, a notion emerged among Christians that their faith should be a private matter—a quiet belief confined to the heart, the home, and the church, with no relevance beyond those spheres. This mindset deemed Christianity unfit for the public square, whether in politics, education, entertainment, or other arenas.
Such a perspective would have been unimaginable to first-century Christians, particularly the apostles. When we examine the Bible, especially during the time of Jesus' earthly ministry, we encounter a faith that was anything but private. Jesus launched His ministry with a public baptism before a large crowd, an event where God the Father openly declared His approval, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." From that moment, Jesus spent most of His time in public spaces—teaching in fields, towns, marketplaces, and by the seaside, addressing both small groups and vast multitudes. His trial, death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension were all profoundly public acts. His entire ministry unfolded in the open.
Jesus then commissioned His disciples to follow in His footsteps, urging them to spread the Gospel to all creation. If it moves, give it the gospel. And they did so with such fervor that, in Acts 17:6, a mob dragged a man named Jason from his home, accusing him of harboring those who "have turned the world upside down" by proclaiming Jesus as King. This is not the kind of reaction provoked by a faith kept quietly in the heart or limited to brief personal devotions.
We reject the idea that Christianity is meant to be a private faith. We believe it must be boldly public. Jesus gave us the Great Commission—to disciple all nations and preach the Gospel to every creature. One powerful way to fulfill this calling is by unapologetically celebrating Christ crucified in the most public of settings.
The Local Church
In many communities, it seems there’s a church on nearly every corner. A closer look reveals these churches often belong to different denominations, each with valid reasons for its distinction. However, one consequence of this diversity is that churches tend to remain isolated within their denominational circles, rarely interacting with one another.
This kind of separation would have been unfamiliar to the churches of the first century. As we read the New Testament, we see congregations forming in various cities, yet they share a remarkable spirit of unity. The Apostle Paul addresses this in Ephesians 4, calling the churches to love one another and to be diligent in preserving their unity. What binds them together? Their shared devotion to one Lord, one faith, and one God—the Father of all, who reigns over all.
If we were to candidly assess the state of our local churches today, could we honestly say we are eager to maintain that same spirit of unity? We believe the answer, in many cases, is no. That’s why we seek to create opportunities for local churches to move beyond denominational boundaries and come together around the core of what unites us: our faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
By doing so, we can encourage and strengthen one another, enabling the church to fulfill its true calling.
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:16-20