
Advance: Now and Near Future
Why is the church called, “Advance”? The name is intentionally tied to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible. Christ’s gospel has local and global implications. Devotion to teaching & preaching the Bible as God’s authoritative Word to His creation implies forward motion and active response.
Why name tags and the SHAPE assessment? The conviction to make disciples is impossible without healthy relationships. Advance uses simple and practical tools to help people better understand their unique gifts from God.
What has Advance discovered since 2014? Creating teams based on a person’s gifts produces exponential growth in a person’s faith and walk with God. There is something powerful about serving within an environment where care and gospel community is highly valued.
The staff and elders are seeking the Lord concerning:
1. Worship Space: There have been miraculous testimonies of how God has changed lives through His power. As the church continues to grow, the elders and facility team will be exploring ways to expand seating in the Worship Center.
2. Discipleship Pastor: Within the next two years, there is a growing need for another pastor to join the ministries of Advance. There is an enormous need for greater care, effective training, and ongoing discipleship for everyone.
3. Church Planting: When the church reaches 300 adults, we plan to send an equipped group of roughly 50 or more people to plant a church so that the gospel advances through our region. This is an effective way to spread the good news of Christ and make more disciples for His glory.