Thank you for your interest in learning more about who we are, what we focus on in our ministry, and what you can expect when you visit us.
What to Expect
Causal atmosphere: Our people dress comfortably when we gather for worship. Some dress up, most dress casually. We care more about you than your clothes! So come however you are – you’ll fit right in.
Powerful music: Our worship services include a mix of music styles, including great hymns of the faith and today’s favorite contemporary songs and worship anthems. Our talented worship band includes guitars, keyboards, drums, piano, and occasionally other musical elements. We care more about the message of a song than the style of the music. Therefore, we choose songs that are encouraging, biblical, and will prepare our hearts for the preaching of God’s Word, which is the primary focus of each service.
Relevant preaching: Most of our preaching is done by our pastor, Jared Barkman, who brings relevant and practical messages from God’s Word with intentional application of Biblical truth. Typically through verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible, he connects truth with the struggles and challenges people face, while encouraging spiritual growth across all generations. The hopeful and challenging messages include principles to help us overcome life’s hardships through life-changing faith in Jesus Christ. To learn more about Pastor Jared and his family, click here.
Culture of spiritual growth: Discipleship is all about spiritual growth. Our vision is to be a healthy disciple-making church with a culture of spiritual growth. We gather to worship together, but grow together in groups. Check out some of our current group ministry opportunities here.
Our church, established in 1909, has a rich history and legacy of faith and service to our community. We have long been known as the church in the heart of Osprey with a heart for the people of Osprey.
Below is a strategic look into our ministry plan, including our purpose, vision, and values. We hope this will help you understand what drives our church as we grow together and seek to fulfill the mission God has given us. We’d love to have you come along for the journey as we love, grow, and serve together!
Our Purpose | "the why"
To glorify God with our lives by knowing Jesus personally, worshipping Jesus passionately, and making Him known greatly in our community and world.
Our Vision | "the goal"
To be a healthy church where people experience the love of Jesus, see their lives changed by His power and forgiveness, and begin to live int he freedom of a growing relationship with Him.
Our Values | "the how"
We love God and others together!
We show our love by the way we live our lives. We are committed to the truth of God’s Word, the Bible as our sole authority for faith and life. Above all, we seek to please God with our lives. We intentionally show the love and forgiveness of Jesus to others in genuine, meaningful, and personal ways. Transformed lives transform lives.
We grow in groups together!
We encourage everyone to connect to a group where they. a grow. We grow in faith by studying God’s Word. We grow closer to others in groups by getting to know them and building genuine friendships. We encourage new groups and seek to develop leaders regularly. Groups are a place of relationship-building and disciple-making. Circles are better than rows.
We serve in teams together!
We serve God by serving our community. We use ur spiritual gifts to meet needs within our church and community. We give generously and selflessly so we can make the greatest impact possible for the cause of Christ. Every member is a servant, and we have a place of service for everyone.
