ABOUT
THE WATER'S EDGE STORY |
In February of 2010, God gave Rick Sears a vision while he was in New Orleans. He saw a multitude of people standing on the water’s edge. All those people were standing on the edge of life and it was up to God's Church to lead them into eternal life. At that moment Rick heard God speak to him, "now launch out into the deep". God has placed this vision in Rick to meet people right where they are and lead them into a deep relationship with God. Over the years he tried implementing the vision in different ways. Each time God’s grace intervened and the idea was put to a stop.
Six years later, new circumstances presented the opportunity to take the vision of the water's edge and plant a church. The idea of starting a church has always been something that Rick knew he was called to do and was 99 percent sure of it…The 1 percent left was his own doubt holding him back. God was waiting on Rick to surrender to Him. Meanwhile, God was preparing a group of people, not just people, but family! In essence, God was waiting on each of us to take this step. God’s timing is perfect! More recently, Pastor Rick has raised up a new leader and brother in Christ who has now taken the position of Lead Pastor. David Jacobs, his wife Priscilla and son, Carter are walking us through the next journey and mission God has in store for Water's Edge. Pastor Rick and wife, Wanda continue to join us and play a role in leading, discipling, and loving others here in this community. |
WHAT WE BELIEVE |
We believe that our life doesn't truly begin until we enter into a relationship with God. We believe salvation can only be found through a personal relationship with Christ. Baptism is an outward sign of an inward transformation that has begun by what Christ has done in our life. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells and empowers us (the fruit/gifts of the Spirit) to live out our faith and works as evidence of our salvation. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, the Bible as the infallible word of God, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. We grow in our relationship with God through worship. Worship never has been about us, but about God. Real worship, not a show for our own entertainment, but turning our hearts to God and desiring to move His heart through praise we enter into His presence.
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WHAT WE VALUE |
God desires to be in a relationship with His creation, US! We believe that God wants to have a real relationship with us. Not the kind of relationship that grows cold and lifeless over time, but a relationship that has no end and is full of life! We meet with God and grow our relationship with Him through prayer, worship and biblical teachings. Chapter by chapter, verse by verse, we will study the Bible and hear applicable teachings relevant for today's life.
From the beginning God’s plan has been to build a family. In all that we do at Water’s Edge our mission is to build God’s family. We believe that the Christian life is not intended to be lived out alone, but together with other believers. We are faced with many temptations, so in order for us to grow; we need to be in relationship with other Christians. That’s why we encourage people to join a small group. Every person needs a safe place to share and confess his or her struggles. Growing relationships will build trust to allow us to be authentic with one another. Building relationships doesn’t just happen in the context of the church, but in the community as well. Being active in our community through community service. We are able to put differences aside and show genuine love to one another. It is important to us to build relationships with other churches and ministry’s in the community. |