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LIFE CHURCH EXISTS TO POINT PEOPLE TO JESUS.

“And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Jesus Christ.” - Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:1 

We call ourselves “Jesus People” to remind us to act, respond, talk and think as Jesus would.  Like the 1990’s bracelets: W.W.J.D.

4 essential core beliefs

  • 1. Jesus is the Son of God within the Trinity and referred to as the Word from the beginning.

    "In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. 4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:1-5

  • 2. The Bible is the inspired inerrant Word of God.

    “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.”  -2 Timothy 3:16

  • 3. You must be born again, which is starting a new life in Jesus.

    “Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you are born again,  you cannot see the Kingdom of God.’” -John 3:3

    “Therefore if anyone is in Jesus Christ they are a new creation. Old things have passed away and all things have become new.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17

  • 4. Jesus People can be Spirit-filled and Spirit-led.

    “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts  to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the  Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” - Luke 11:13-1

Q: What does it mean to be “saved?”

    • Self-centered considering my own interests above all. 

    • Jesus doesn’t have the ruling position in my heart. 

    • What I want directs my decisions and actions often resulting in anxiety,  frustration, confusion, & discord.

    • My life is intentionally submitted to Jesus and His will. 

    • Decisions and actions are guided by the Holy Spirit.

    • I pray to God, read and follow His Bible as THE Truth.

    • I trust and obey God even when unpopular to the culture.

  • The Fruits of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23

    “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”

  • You can watch 4 messages called the: “The Holy Spirit” on Life Church Northwest’s YouTube.

Q: What is Baptism & Baby Dedication?

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that,  just as Jesus was raised  from the dead through the glory of the  Father, we too may live a new life.”

- Romans 6:4

  • Water Baptism is your public profession to share your recent inward change. It symbolizes the newness of life believers experienced when they prayed the prayer of salvation. When we are baptized we go “all in” publicly and it’s stating we aren't going back to our old life.

  • Baby Dedication at Life Church is a short ceremony where Christian parents show they plan to raise their child in a Godly way until the child can choose to follow Jesus. This includes teaching God's Word and demonstrating in the home how Jesus asks us to live.

PASTOR SHAWN HENNESSY:

“WE’RE NOT HERE TO BUILD A CHURCH.

WE’RE HERE TO BUILD THE KINGDOM.”

LIFE CHURCH EXISTS TO DO 2 THINGS:

evangelize & disciple 

And then He (Jesus) told them, “You are to GO into all the world and preach the GOOD NEWS to everyone, everywhere. Those who believe and are baptized will be saved.” - Mark 15:15-16

EVANGELISM: THE GREAT COMMISSION

HOW WE EACH REACH A PERSON WITH THE GIFT OF JESUS:

  • We all have people in our lives who don’t know Jesus…yet.

  • (Listen to their story first.)

  • (Share the part of your story that  relates to them.)

  • (Ex. to pray, to a group or event, to church, to accept Jesus.)

We consider reaching people with the message of Jesus our greatest responsibility.   

Weekly services are for inviting people, because the church isn’t just for those already involved, it’s a place for the lost to find Jesus.

HOW WE REACH PEOPLE AS A CHURCH

  • Jesus is life-giving, not boring or dull, so either are our services!

  • We pray people will encounter God and the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

  • We bring you sermons to prepare you with the wisdom you need for your faith to grow and for you to feel confident to talk about it.

  • “Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But who can ask them to save them un­less they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells him?” - Romans 10:13-14 (LB)

we go beyond.

In 2020, Pastors Shawn and Sonny felt led by God to establish Life Churches in Seattle, Portland, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, B.C., over the next decade, focusing on building the Kingdom of Heaven, not just a church.

culture of expansion.

Our culture is rooted in the character of Jesus and his mission to connect with those outside the church. We entered the marketplace with The Exchange Brand, which includes a Coffee House and Eatery, a trendy salon, and the renovations of a large 20-acre retreat property operated by The Exchange Collaborative (our not-for-profit organization), coupled with Journey to Wholeness, which offers spiritual and mental health services.

DISCIPLESHIP: HELPING PEOPLE GROW. 

MINISTRIES & GROUPS

  • We believe that as our church grows, it's essential for individuals to still experience a sense of belonging within smaller communities. Connecting with a smaller group allows you to find like-minded individuals who share a love for Jesus and can support each other on your spiritual journeys.

    You're not meant to navigate your spiritual journey alone. We believe it's vital to be part of a church that fosters growth, accountability, and spiritual connection.

  • We offer various ministries designed to provide these more intimate settings, including groups for kids, students (Catalyst), young adults, marriages, men, and women, all distinct and in addition to our larger Sunday morning gatherings. 

    Additionally, being part of a Life Church Team offers another opportunity for personal growth and shared spiritual development within a smaller group.

  • Each quarter, we will offer various groups for women, men, couples, young adults. Our small groups do several things, including discipleship, growing, prayer and connection.

JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS

  • We call ourselves a Journey to Wholeness church because all of our pastoral staff and leaders have gone through this short and life-changing program at least once. Looking at our past, even if we came from a good background, has helped thousands of people find healthier patterns as adults. Journey to Wholeness combines best practices of trauma-informed care from a neuroscience perspective and bridges them with Scripture. J2W is a 12-week small group format with a trained facilitator.

RESOURCES

  • For over a decade, our Pastors have provided books on topics that help you grow spiritually. Hundreds of sermons are free and online to learn and grow in your Biblical knowledge. WE post all of our sermon notes on the YouVersion Bible app each week. We also have hundreds of episodes of helpful podcasts on all platforms. Visit our website to find links to all of these resources.

  • Click here to see the variety of podcasts we offer!

  • Click here to listen or watch past sermon series from our pastors.

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AT LIFE CHURCH.

The difference between “attendees” and “members” can be summed up  in one word:

Commitment.

Our church consists of those who have decided in their heart to go ‘all in’ with Jesus and move from attendees to members. An attendee can just be a consumer. But a member is a contributor.

AT LIFE CHURCH, WE RECOGNIZE THE NEED FOR COMMITTED MEMBERS.

WE ASK YOU TO BE A PART OF OUR CHURCH AND VISION FOR 4 REASONS:

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