Welcome to First Class
We’re so glad you’re here. First Class is designed to help you get to know who we are as a church, what we believe, and how you can begin to get connected and grow in your faith.
Whether you’re new to Church Experience or have been attending for a while, this class is a simple next step to understanding our heart, our mission, and our vision for the future.
Our Story
Church Experience began with a God-given vision to help more people experience a full life in Jesus Christ. What started with a small group of people stepping out in faith has grown into one church with many experiences, reaching people in multiple communities and states.
From the very beginning, our heart has been to meet people where they are, build authentic relationships, and create spaces where people can encounter God in a real and life-changing way. Today, we continue to move forward together, believing God has more ahead as we serve our cities and love our communities well.
Our Mission
Helping more people experience a full life in Jesus Christ!
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20
Jesus calls us to go, make disciples, and help people grow in their relationship with Him.
We believe the church isn’t just a building, it’s people on the move, living out their faith every day.
That’s why we care deeply about both evangelism and discipleship, reaching people who don’t yet know Jesus and helping believers grow deeper in their faith.
What We Believe
Church Experience is a Bible-teaching Christian church. Our beliefs are firmly rooted in Scripture, and we are united around the essentials of the Christian faith.
Our Beliefs
We believe in the Holy Trinity (God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit)
We believe in the authority of the Holy Bible as the inspired Word of God
We believe all have sinned and that God freely gives us the choice to accept or reject Jesus
We believe that sins are only forgiven through Jesus Christ
We believe that through faith in Jesus we are made right with God, forgiven, and adopted by God
We believe that faith in Jesus and repentance work together in salvation
We believe God has an intentional and loving purpose for humanity
We believe God is the Creator and Designer of marriage, sex, and the family
We believe God calls all Christians to spiritual growth
We believe God equips His children with gifts of the Spirit to serve others in ministry
We believe in the Church as the Body and Bride of Jesus Christ
We believe in teaching the sacraments of baptism and communion
We believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ
We believe in the resurrection of the dead (each person will live forever either in heaven or hell)
We believe in God’s wrath against sin, His grace, and the final judgment of all persons
We believe that there is an eternal heaven and an eternal hell
Our Vision
Because we believe eternity is real, what we do matters deeply.
Our vision is to impact our local communities for Jesus and see that impact overflow far beyond them. We believe God calls us to think long-term, building a church that reaches generations, develops leaders, and leaves a lasting spiritual legacy.
We don’t exist simply to be another church, but to reach people who might never walk into a church otherwise and help them experience the hope found in Jesus.
Belonging & Participation
At Church Experience, you can belong before you believe. We welcome everyone, no matter where they are in their faith journey.
At the same time, we believe participation matters. Being part of the church isn’t about membership as a title, it’s about living out your faith, serving others, and growing together as the family of God.
Participation helps us:
How to Get Connected
Everything we do flows through our ministries and serving teams. These teams create space for people to belong, grow, and make a difference.
Our ministries include:
Frontline – Hospitality, safety, parking, and first impressions
Kid Experience – Serving and caring for kids and families
Student Experience – Investing in middle and high school students
Music & Arts – Worship, production, creative, and tech teams
Life Groups – Community through groups for every stage of life
Outreach & Causes – Serving our cities and partnering with causes
- Operations – Behind-the-scenes teams that make everything possible
Your Next Steps
First Class is just the beginning. Here are a few ways you can take your next step:
- Attend Growth Class
- Join a Serving Team
- Experience a Life Group
- Be baptized (or dedicate a child if under 12)
- “Get Help”
We believe God has more for you, more growth, more purpose, and more impact.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” - Ephesians 3:20
The best is yet to come.