UNTIL ALL EXPERIENCE LIFE

Our Vision

A world following Jesus

Our Mission

Leading people to fully follow Jesus

Our Purpose

To glorify God by loving people - until all experience life in Christ

Values

AT SPIRIT WE:

LOVE GOD

LOVE PEOPLE

PURSUE EXCELLENCE

CHOOSE JOY

We love God and are driven by a our deep love for Him, prioritizing His presence in every aspect of our lives. We believe life is not just about tasks; it's about living in a way that overflows from our relationship with Jesus.


Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
Matthew 22:37

We love people and are called to serve them in every way possible. We seek to see the best in others and meet their needs, reflecting the heart of Jesus. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels seen, known, and valued.

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“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
John 13:34

We pursue excellence in everything we do, recognizing that our efforts reflect our love for God and others. We believe excellence honors God and inspires people, so we give our best in all situations. It’s not about perfection, but a commitment to continually grow, improve, and serve with passion and integrity.

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“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Colossians 3:23

We choose joy, no matter the circumstance, because our joy is rooted in our faith in Jesus. We understand that joy is not based on our situation but flows from a heart that trusts God. With joy, we bring a positive attitude and a spirit of gratitude to every interaction, spreading the hope and light of Christ to those around us.

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“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4

Values

AT SPIRIT WE:

LOVE GOD

LOVE PEOPLE

PURSUE EXCELLENCE

CHOOSE JOY

We love God and are driven by a our deep love for Him, prioritizing His presence in every aspect of our lives. We belief life is not just about tasks; it's about living in a way that overflows from our relationship with Jesus.


Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
Matthew 22:37

We love people and are called to serve them in every way possible. We seek to see the best in others and meet their needs, reflecting the heart of Jesus. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels seen, known, and valued.

Love People content comes right over here

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
John 13:34

We pursue excellence in everything we do, recognizing that our efforts reflect our love for God and others. We believe excellence honors God and inspires people, so we give our best in all situations. It’s not about perfection, but a commitment to continually grow, improve, and serve with passion and integrity.

Love People content comes right over here

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Colossians 3:23

We choose joy, no matter the circumstance, because our joy is rooted in our faith in Jesus. We understand that joy is not based on our situation but flows from a heart that trusts God. With joy, we bring a positive attitude and a spirit of gratitude to every interaction, spreading the hope and light of Christ to those around us.

Love People content comes right over here

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4

Beliefs

Holy Bible

The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant.

II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26

Trinity

There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal.

I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind, and therefore, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory.

John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5

Virgin Birth

Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary's womb; therefore, He is the Son of God.

Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35

Redemption

Mankind was created good and upright but, by voluntary transgression, fell; mankind's only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Gen. 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21

Regeneration

For anyone to know God, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

John 6:44, 65; Matthew 19:28; Titus 3:5

Salvation

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts.

II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26

Repentance

Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, through repentance, we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation.

Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9

Sanctification

Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ's character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life.

I Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; II Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, II Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11

Jesus' Blood

The Blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and is 100% sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death.

I John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29

Jesus Christ Indwells All Believers

Christians are people who have invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come and live inside them by His Holy Spirit. They relinquish the authority of their lives over to Him, making Jesus the Lord of their life as well as Savior. They put their trust in what Jesus accomplished for them when He died, was buried, and rose again from the dead.

John 1:12; John 14:17, 23; John 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelation 3:20

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Given at Pentecost, it is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His Ascension, to empower the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth.

Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5,2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection, and confirm the power of the Gospel. The Bible's lists of these gifts are not necessarily exhaustive, and the gifts may occur in various combinations. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters.

Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12 :4-8; Ephesians 4:16; I Timothy 4:14; II Timothy 1:6-7; I Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; I Peter 4:10

The Church

The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus' Great Commission. Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a member of the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23

Sacraments

Water Baptism: Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new follower of Jesus is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48

The Lord's Supper: A unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread and grape juice (the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross

Matthew 26:26-29; I Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25

Marriage: We believe marriage is defined in the Bible as a covenant, a sacred bond between one man and one woman, instituted by and publicly entered into before God.

Matthew 19:4-6

Healing of the Sick

Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign, which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus' work on the Cross and one of the gifts of the Spirit.

Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; I Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29

Resurrection

Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross. In addition, both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; they that are saved to the resurrection of life and they that are lost to the resurrection of eternal damnation.

Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; I Corinthians 15:42, 44; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21

Heaven

Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; II Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; I Peter 1:4

Hell

After living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the Fallen Angels.

Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5,2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6

Our Leadership

Brad & Paige Straarup are the proud parents to Saint and are expecting their first daughter, Sunday, in January.
Brad and Paige have been married since 2017, sharing a passion for ministry from the very start of their relationship. With a heart for serving others, they are committed to helping people thrive in every aspect of life. Brad's leadership experience spans creative content development and Next Generation ministries, to overseeing Campus Pastors and expansion at a multisite church. He also served as an Executive Director at a Christian University. An avid runner and occasional golfer, Brad is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Missiology at Southeastern University. Paige, with a professional background in marketing, has led church programming teams in worship, production, creative, and event spaces. She finds joy in quality time with family or catching up with friends at a local coffee shop. Together, Brad and Paige are driven by their mission to serve others until every person experiences the fullness of life in Christ.