Who We Are
CEDAR CHURCH is a Christ-centered discipling community rooted in Jesus and grounded in His presence.
Cedar trees have been culturally significant across the globe for thousands of years.
In Hebrew, the word for cedar comes from a root meaning firm, known for the firmness of roots.
We believe this reflects who we are called to be.
As a community, we are rooted and grounded in the Person and Presence of Jesus.
Our strength comes from the Lord.
Our lives are continually revitalized by His love and sacrifice.
In Scripture, cedar trees symbolize:
- Strength and longevity
- Divine blessing and spiritual growth
- Flourishing righteousness
- God’s enduring nature
Cedar wood was used in the construction of sacred spaces, reminding us that God invites His people to offer their very best for His glory.
Like the cedars, we desire to grow strong, stand firm, and flourish in God’s presence.
Mission
To reach people for Jesus, develop disciples, equip and empower leaders, and multiply fruitful disciple-making communities.
Vision
To be a maturing body of faith—
a community of wholehearted disciples of Jesus who make disciples.
We envision:
- Passionate people living on mission
- Disciple-making communities multiplying
- Leaders being raised and released
- Children loving Jesus and making disciples
- A welcoming community for the hurt, lost, and disillusioned
- Seeking the shalom—the holistic flourishing—of our city and region
Values
1. Intimacy with God
We live rooted in the Person and Presence of Jesus, giving ourselves to prayer, Scripture, worship, and obedience. Everything flows from knowing Him. (Prayer, faith, dependence, listening to the Spirit)
2. Authentic Community
We practice life-on-life discipleship, choosing honesty, repentance, and mutual care so that we may know and be known as we follow Jesus together. (Authenticity, intimacy, repentance, transparency)
3. Loving Hospitality
We intentionally welcome the hurt, curious, skeptical, and searching, creating space at the table for all to encounter the love of God. (Hospitality, kindness, listening, inclusion)
4. Disciple Making
We are disciples who make disciples, apprenticing others to trust and obey Jesus in every area of life. (Modeling, obedience, spiritual formation, multiplication)
5. Empowered Leadership
We believe every believer is called and gifted. We teach, model, coach, and release leaders for fruitful ministry. (Empowerment, leadership development, coaching)
6. Generous Mission
We live sent lives, engaging our city and the nations with the gospel through relational mission, creativity, service, and generosity. (Missional engagement, generosity, creativity, evangelism)
7. Kingdom Integrity
We pursue lives of faithful obedience, living with integrity, humility, and joy for the glory of God and the flourishing of others. (Integrity, celebration, faithfulness, stewardship)
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