Mission (why?)
We exist to make Jesus’ invisible kingdom visible in Winter Haven, Polk County, and the world, by being a praying community of Jesus’ disciples.
Vision (what?)
We desire and pray for gospel renewal in gospel community through gospel practices that results in a gospel movement for the flourishing of our city.
VALUES (HOW?)
GOSPEL
The gospel is spiritual power for change (Rom 1:16-17). We will continually seek to evangelize both religious and irreligious people. The goal of ministry at Redeemer is to increase people’s faith in the gospel. Also, we will have the mind of Christ in all we do. Jesus’ dying love for us compels us to die to ourselves so that others might live.
CITY
The church exists for the city, not the city for the church (Jer 29:7). We will adopt city-loving ways of doing ministry rather than ways that are hostile or indifferent to the flourishing of the city. We will strive to be hospitable to skeptics and seekers, wanting and expecting them to be among us.
MOVEMENT
The gospel continually breaks out (cf. Acts 4:4; 6:7; 12:24). One church is not enough. We will pray and work for a movement of churches and ministries that renew Winter Haven by meeting both spiritual and physical needs. We will measure ministry success not by the programs we build to serve people, but by the people we build to serve our city.
Connect in a Small Group
We believe gospel community is vital to the health and growth of the believer. We invite you to find and connect in a local group.
Young Adults Group
Led by John and Allison Green, the Young Adults Small Group meets every other Wednesday at 7pm in West Monroe.
College Gospel Group
Led by Brad and Lisa Young, the College Group meets every Thursday at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall at church.
New Families Group
Led by Jacob and Brenda Moore, the New Families Group meets once a month on the first Monday at 7pm at church.