Who We Are
IDENTITY
We are God’s Family
MISSION
loving Jesus, becoming like Jesus, sharing Jesus
VISION
to raise up Christ-centered families
VISION
in our city and beyond
STRATEGY
by wrapping God’s family around your family.
VALUES
Jesus
It’s all about Jesus.
Unity
We are better together.
Prayer
We don’t move without prayer.
God’s Word
We live and die by it.
Faith
We are kingdom risk-takers.
The Lost, The Last, The Least
This is who we pursue.
Generosity
God is generous, so are we.
Executive Team
Directors
Connie Horosz • Director of Care and Counseling
Melissa Lagree • Kids Ministry Director
Derek Davis • Creative Director
Kelly Maxwell • Director of Operations
Derek Nunley • Director of Impact
Beliefs
Westside Family Church draws its mission, priorities, and operating values from the timeless and inerrant truth of Scripture. God’s Word lovingly provides clear direction and purpose to his people, and as we align ourselves with God's truth, our church-family experiences great unity and joy.
We believe that God demonstrated his unconditional love through His son Jesus Christ, who is God revealed to humankind. While our sinful rebelliousness separates every one of us from God, Jesus offers us eternal life by paying for our sin-debt by his substitutionary death on the cross. Though we could never earn God's forgiveness, Jesus offers to restore our relationship with God as a gift of grace when we believe and accept Him as our Lord. This is your invitation to join us in discovering God’s unconditional love.
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We believe God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe who has eternally existed in three distinct personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26-27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
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We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He is co-equal, and pre-existed with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
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We believe the Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He gives them power for living the Christian life, helps them understand spiritual truth, and guides them in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
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We believe that human beings were created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called 'sin'. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
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We believe the Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5
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We believe salvation is God's free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
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We believe that because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot 'lose' it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
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We believe people were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 25:46
Membership
Every authentic Christ-follower is a member of God’s household, and the local church is God’s tangible expression of His family. Every believer—if they are to grow in authentic faith—is called to be part of a committed family of believers.
Westside members are deeply committed to loving, encouraging, equipping, learning with, and celebrating one another. We are a uniquely committed church-family because our members choose to be.
If you are interested in exploring becoming a member of Westside, you are invited to join us for a 2-week GET CONNECTED experience. You will learn how and why Jesus is so central at Westside, and how you can grow closer to Jesus. You’ll learn how God has uniquely designed you to have deep purpose. And you will have an opportunity to take practical spiritual growth steps that will energize your faith.