ABOUT

The Connecting Co - Tulsa Church - Connecting People to Jesus and Each Other

VISION STATEMENT

 

"We exist to CONNECT people to Jesus and each other."

CORE VALUES

 

PEOPLE OVER PROCESS

We will love ALL people. Our heart if for all people, because all people are loved by Jesus. People are why Jesus came. We will laugh, cry, and be genuine in every situation. There is nothing more meaningful than real, authentic community with real people. Systems and processes are a must for any organization, and we will use every tool possible to shepherd well the people God has given us. However, people will always matter most and come first.

PRESENCE OVER PRODUCTION

We will always do our best with what we have. We are on time, engaged, and prepared. We don’t do things halfway. If we are going to do it, it is going to be the best of our ability. We will always bring our best, expecting God to outdo us every single time. We recognize that excellence, not perfection, communicates value to people, honors God, and inspires others. We will make every attempt and use all the tools, resources, and creative elements available to help engage the soul and help people connect to God. However, our only motivation and sole focus will always and only be to create a space for people to encounter and experience the presence and love of God, recognizing only God can change and impact hearts and lives.

JESUS OVER EVERYTHING

We will share the hope of Jesus. Jesus is our message. We are Jesus people, not religious people. We will honor Christ in everything we do. Jesus is our reason for existing and our only “why”. It is our daily aim and deepest desire to bring more of Jesus and His Kingdom here on earth in everything we are, say, and do. Our heart is that JESUS would be seen in us individually and as a Church. It has never been, and will never be, about us. It is all about Jesus, all because of Jesus, and all for Jesus. ONLY JESUS, ALWAYS JESUS.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED
We believe that the Bible is God’s Word. It is accurate, authoritative, and applicable to our everyday lives.

THE ONE TRUE GOD
We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.

MAN’S FALL
We believe that sin ultimately separates each of us from God and His purpose for our lives.

THE SALVATION OF MAN
We believe that Jesus Christ is both God and man and is the only One who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless and perfect life, died on the cross in our place to atone for our sins, and rose again to prove His victory and empower us for life.

We believe that in order to receive forgiveness and the gift of salvation we must repent of our sins, believe in Jesus Christ, and submit to His will for our lives.

BAPTISM IN WATER
We believe that baptism in water is a public profession of one's faith to follow Christ. Baptism should take place following salvation and is an important step in living in the fullness of the life that God intends for us. However, it is not essential to our salvation.

THE CHURCH
We believe in the power and significance of the Church and the importance of believers to meet regularly together for genuine worship, authentic community, and biblical discipleship.

MINISTRY
We believe that God has individually equipped us through the Holy Spirit so that we can successfully achieve His purpose for our lives, which is: to worship God, fulfill our role in the Church, and serve the community in which we live.

ETERNITY
We believe that our eternal destination of either heaven or hell is determined by our response to Jesus Christ.

RETURN OF CHRIST
We believe that Jesus Christ is coming back again as He promised.

THIS IS WHAT WE BELIEVE.

WHAT WE DESIRE

We desire a church that is BUILT on Jesus, by Jesus, and for Jesus.

We desire a church so AUTHENTIC and life-giving that people will not miss a gathering.

We desire a church where the PRESENCE OF GOD is experienced through passionate worship, where God’s Word is preached practically and clearly, where the gospel is proclaimed unapologetically, and where the Holy Spirit is welcomed and not weird.

We desire a church where people are continually taking their NEXT STEP in their spiritual journey, constantly moving forward, and never turning back.

We desire a church where people can DISCOVER their God-given purpose and use their unique talents and personality to make a difference.

We desire a church that is FOCUSED on the community outside the four walls as it is inside the four walls.

We desire a church that will LOVE ALL PEOPLE.

We desire a church with a SAFE, FUN, AND INSPIRING children’s ministry where kids experience Jesus on their level.

We desire a church that INTENTIONALLY COMMITS to raising, training, and empowering the next generation of leaders.

We desire a church that INTENTIONALLY PARTNERS with other churches and organizations recognizing we are better together than apart.

We desire a church that is COMMITTED TO PRAYER and dependent on the Holy Spirit—fully understanding that none of this is possible on our own.