church plant.church plant·ing
noun the practice of establishing a core of Christian worshipers in a parish, with the intention that they should develop into a thriving congregation. |
OUR STORY
Elevate Community Church began with the encouragement from a few friends, recognizing the need for another thriving church in Sioux City and God’s calling. My heart has always been drawn towards those who are far from God or wrestling with their faith. My life’s desire is to love and accept people for who they are, build a friendship and encourage them in their relationship with Christ.
As I look across the landscape of Sioux City I have noticed a few things. There are still plenty of people who do not have a home church and no matter who you are, we are all hard wired in our DNA with a desire to experience authentic community. My desire is to provide a church that sees everything we do through the lens of the gospel, to meet people where they are at, love them and provide the authentic community that God has designed for us to experience. In order to maintain this sense of authentic Biblical community I believe that God is calling us to grow this church to a sustainable number and then eventually plant more churches.
I also sense a desire for real spirit led engaging worship where people can experience the presence of God. I love music but we also need to recognize that our lives are an act of worship as well. Therefore, we are embarking on what I believe is the greatest mission in the world and that is to go and make disciples and reach people for the sake of the gospel. I view the church as the main vehicle that God has ordained to reach this world and the most valuable tool we have in our toolbox is love.
I believe people are the church, not a building, so I invite you to join us on this great adventure to help people know Jesus Christ, grow in their faith and go make a difference in the world!
As I look across the landscape of Sioux City I have noticed a few things. There are still plenty of people who do not have a home church and no matter who you are, we are all hard wired in our DNA with a desire to experience authentic community. My desire is to provide a church that sees everything we do through the lens of the gospel, to meet people where they are at, love them and provide the authentic community that God has designed for us to experience. In order to maintain this sense of authentic Biblical community I believe that God is calling us to grow this church to a sustainable number and then eventually plant more churches.
I also sense a desire for real spirit led engaging worship where people can experience the presence of God. I love music but we also need to recognize that our lives are an act of worship as well. Therefore, we are embarking on what I believe is the greatest mission in the world and that is to go and make disciples and reach people for the sake of the gospel. I view the church as the main vehicle that God has ordained to reach this world and the most valuable tool we have in our toolbox is love.
I believe people are the church, not a building, so I invite you to join us on this great adventure to help people know Jesus Christ, grow in their faith and go make a difference in the world!
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- Pastor Chris Ver Steeg
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