This is how we describe us.
ENCOUNTERING JESUS: IS OUR MESSAGE
The purpose of Awaken Church is to see people saved (delivered, made whole, restored), invited into family, and empowered to create culture. Jesus is our message—He is perfect theology. We are relational people, not religious people. Methods will come and go, yet our message will remain the same.
There’s a significant difference between experiencing God and encountering God.
Experiencing God is like observing or living through an event—it’s something that happens to you, but there’s a sense of distance. You witness, you feel, but you remain outside the deeper reality.
Encountering God means meeting Him face to face, allowing His presence to transform you. It’s about becoming what you behold. Many of us have had a “Christian experience,” but we’ve stopped short of stepping through the door into a true encounter. Jesus is our aim. Always.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE: IS OUR HEART
Every person is significant in God's eyes, and therefore must become so in ours.
In Isaiah 61:1–4, the prophet declares the very mission Jesus claims as His own in Luke 4. It's a powerful passage about healing, freedom, and restoration. But look closely at verse 4—it brings us to a stunning conclusion:
“Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, they will raise up the former devastations; they will repair the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations.”
But who are they? Who is it the Lord is speaking about?
Not the strong or elite—but the afflicted, brokenhearted, and bound.
God chooses the broken to rebuild what’s been devastated.
The very people society rejects—and the Church sometimes overlooks—are the ones God anoints to bring restoration.
They’re not burdens. They’re builders.
If they matter to God, they must matter to us.
And if every person is significant, then we are called to serve with that same value—believing our light shines brightest in dark places.
GENEROSITY: IS OUR PRIVILEGE
Generosity is about giving more than what is required. We see generosity as a privilege. We’re generous with our time, talents and treasure. We go first in our giving. God has given richly towards us, it’s our honor to give back to Him. The tithe is expected.
EXCELLENCE: IS OUR SPIRIT
We are going to always do the best with what we have. We’re on time, engaged and prepared. We don’t do things halfway. If we’re going to do it, it’s going to be to the best of our ability.
SONS / DAUGHTERS: IS OUR IDENTITY
We Are Called to Serve. Serving is central to who we are. When we operate out of love, we will always outwork those who simply work out of obligation. Knowing our identity in Christ clarifies our purpose—when you know who you are, you know what to do.
At Awaken, we believe that the greatest leadership is found in serving others. If you’re too big to serve, then you’re too small to lead. Every leader is a son first–which should translate to serving.
From the parking lot to the pulpit, everyone plays a vital role. Each role may look different, but all are equally important in building God’s house. As someone has said, “If you ain’t helping, you ain’t helping!”
HONOR: IS ON OUR LIPS
We Are Generous with Honor. At Awaken, we freely give honor and are never stingy with our words. We speak life, encouragement, and gratitude openly and often.
We joyfully submit to the leadership and spiritual authority God has placed over us, trusting His design for our covering. At the same time, we take seriously the responsibility to honor and care for those God has entrusted to our leadership.
Honor is both upward and outward—a reflection of our commitment to building a culture that glorifies God.
PASSION: IS OUR PURSUIT
Everything we do, we do it with passion. From our worship to our service, we do it with Holy Spirit Energy. Passion drives us. Passion for people. Passion for His church. Passion for Jesus.
