Who We Are

In a community full of hatred, violence, substance abuse, and racism, The Field has served as a common ground, a connecting point to bring about unity with one another and connection with God. All around students are fighting each other, but on The Field they learn to work together and value one another when they play on the same soccer team. In the apartment complex they are cursing and leaving trash everywhere, but at The Field they learn to respect others around them and the property. In many homes there is verbal, sexual, and physical abuse, but on the Field there are people who give a listening ear, words of affirmation and lots of love. The Field has become a sacred space, different from everywhere else in the community. Others feel that difference, and know it’s a place for transformation, healing, and a special touch from God.

Oftentimes when we think about health, we think about the physical aspects of eating right, getting enough sleep, and exercise. But health is so much more than that. The Garage Gym serves as a space to grow in all areas of health as we connect with one another relationally, are challenged with mental toughness, dive deep into scripture and spiritual truths, and grow in strength and endurance, all happening at the same time throughout the workout. Every aspect of growth in the Garage is experiential learning. It’s not just a gym, it's a sanctuary for God’s presence to dwell and a furnace for growth as we seek to be like Jesus, growing in wisdom, stature, favor with God, and favor with man (Luke 2:52).

​​The need and opportunity to love one another by helping others experience economic opportunities and fruitfulness in the marketplace is great. Our vision includes seeing small businesses started and strengthened, as well as larger businesses encouraged to train and develop their teams holistically. The goal is for individuals and companies to be well equipped to do excellent work and leverage resources to make disciples who make a positive difference in their communities. This happens in many different ways, such as incubating new businesses, providing business and sustainable skills training, and collaborating with other organizations which do the same.

A trauma-informed discipleship and church planting strategy. Using the same 3/3rds discipleship pattern and discovery bible study method, the approach includes simple tools and healing activities that come together to build community, faith, and purpose. It has brought layers of healing to existing disciples and churches as well as been used to start new groups that have multiplied locally, regionally, and globally. Being able to walk alongside others who are hurting from past or present wounds, and equipping others to walk alongside people, strengths sustainability and depth of discipleship that multiplies.

The 1Body Education Assistance Ministry is a holistic program that cares for the academic, emotional, and spiritual needs of students in the University Mall area. Many students in this community arrived in the United States from another country and did not grow up going to school. These students are placed in their local high school based on their age despite numerous academic gaps. These students are then passed on to their senior year, but still cannot read, write, or do basic math. Oftentimes, these students get discouraged, drop out, and perpetuate a cycle of poverty and crime. These are the students we strive to reach. Students in our Education Assistance Ministry are able to fill their academic gaps, learn how to manage money, find emotional healing, and learn to walk in freedom in Christ. Our vision is to equip students with the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty and transform their community through the power of Jesus Christ.

Oftentimes, when we think about disciple-making, we focus on the spiritual elements and living out the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. Sadly, when we only focus on the spiritual needs, and overlook the practical needs, we miss an important truth in Matthew 25:31-46. All throughout scripture, we see God’s heart for the least, the last, and the lost. As disciples, we try to obey God, not only by sharing spiritual truths, but also by meeting peoples’ physical needs, and using that as a connecting point to direct others to Jesus and the hope we have in Him.

On a practical level, there are various ways we connect with others through meeting needs in all areas of life. Not only do we do this as a church, but as others are blessed, people in the community begin to share with others. For example, every other week we pick up food from a local pantry & give it out to people on The Field. As we are doing this we point them to the Lord & share things we are grateful for. Neighbors find other neighbors who need food & bring it to them. We pray for them if they are looking for work, need a car, or furniture. We try to engage to see how we can help one another. Whenever we have extra food, we take it to the trailer park at the end of the road and give it to families in need. We have helped many neighbors with food & furniture when they move into or out of the neighborhood. Everyone has something to contribute. It is a great picture of a broken community becoming more beautiful, and for that, we praise the Lord!