About Us

Pillar exists to help people discover Jesus, grow in faith, and live with purpose. We believe in belonging to a life-giving community, becoming more like Christ, and building His Kingdom together. Follow the Pillar. Strengthen your pillars. Be a pillar.

Core Values

Mission

Beliefs

A Deeper Look at Pillar

Following Jesus isn’t meant to be done alone. Here at Pillar, we want to show you how to grow, belong, and become the person God created you to be—strengthening your pillars every step of the way.

Our Core Values

We pursue a relationship, not religion

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We believe following Jesus is meant to be deeply personal and transformative, not repetitive or routine. Jesus did not die for a religious checklist—He died for an intimate relationship with you. Here, we prioritize connection with God over ritual, seeking the kind of life-changing, vibrant faith that brings joy and wonder.

Matthew 6:7-8
“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them.”

We value innocence

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Innocence, for us, means approaching life with godly simplicity and pure motives. It’s a childlike curiosity about God’s Word and a willingness to celebrate Him in fresh ways. It also means acting without manipulation, trusting God to lead and provide. In a world that often rewards scheming, we choose integrity, simplicity, and genuine faith.

Matthew 10:16
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”

We obey God fully

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The Hebrew word Shema means “to hear,” but in Scripture, it carries the deeper sense of listening so completely that it compels action. Obedience is the natural evidence of a life surrendered to Jesus. We love to Shema because responding faithfully to God’s voice invites His power and blessing into our lives.

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (NKJV)
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”

We are committed to growth

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Growth is a sign of life, and life in Christ is meant to flourish. We are intentional about personal and spiritual growth, helping one another remove what slows us down and run the race God has set before us. Growth is not optional—it’s essential, and we are serious about pursuing it together.

Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

We live to give

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Generosity is at the heart of how we love God and others. Giving is not just about resources—it’s about opening our lives sacrificially and cheerfully. We give because God gave first, and through generosity, we experience the joy of being part of His work in the world.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

We thrive in unity

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Unity is more than agreement—it’s living in harmony, supporting one another, and working together for God’s Kingdom. We are stronger together than apart, and when we align our hearts and efforts, we reflect God’s design and receive His blessings as a community.

Psalm 133 (NIV)
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.”

Our Mission

The Word of God is our true foundation. The Bible clearly shows who you were created to be: belonging to family, believing in Jesus, becoming a follower, and building God’s kingdom. Our mission is to help you fulfill this calling and live out the fullest life in Christ imaginable.

Belong

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Relationships are essential to your spiritual life and your walk with God. They are rooted in belonging to a greater community. Jesus commanded us to love God and love one another. We all have a need to belong, and through loving, helping, and protecting one another, we have the opportunity to live out these greatest commandments.

Believe

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Believing in Jesus Christ as the Son of God provides the foundation for your faith. We aim to reveal the nature of God and who He created you to be, helping strengthen your faith and encouraging you to surrender to His grace.

Become

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To be Christ-like is to shift from a self-centered life to a Christ-centered life of loving and serving others as He does. This transformation is not done alone—it begins and is completed through God’s grace and power. Through practical steps in God’s Word, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and supportive relationships, we help you grow and become more like Christ in your personal spiritual journey.

Build

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God has given each of us gifts and talents to serve others. Acting as His hands and feet, you can help build His kingdom by investing in others, making disciples, and helping them move toward spiritual maturity. Living generously with your time, abilities, and resources allows you to extend what God has given you to those around you.

Our Beliefs

The Trinity

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We believe, based on both the Old and New Testaments, that God is one and yet exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

God the Father
God the Father is the creator and sustainer of all things, and He created the universe in love. Humanity was created in His image for fellowship, and God called people back to Himself through Christ after the fall.

The Son
Jesus Christ is eternally God. He was with the Father and the Holy Spirit from the beginning, and through Him all things were created. For the redemption of humanity, He became incarnate by the Holy Spirit through the virgin Mary, fully God and fully man in one person.

The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God, the Lord and giver of life. He was active in the Old Testament and was given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. The Spirit empowers believers for service and witness, transforms our nature to reflect Christ, and equips us with spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.

The Atonement

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Christ’s death on the cross paid the penalty for the sins of the world. Its benefits are received by those who accept Jesus as their personal Savior. Healing—body, soul, and spirit—and all of God’s provisions are part of the atonement, though they must be personally received in faith.

The Christian Life

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The Christian life balances what is given to us as believers and what we receive through faith and spiritual maturity. God’s provision for His children is complete, and His promises are eternal. Life in Christ includes trials and spiritual warfare, and remaining faithful requires dependence on the Holy Spirit and willingness to surrender personal desires.

Baptism and Communion

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The Church observes two enduring ordinances:

Baptism is an outward sign of what God has done in a person’s life, identifying them with Jesus Christ in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Lord’s Supper commemorates the death of Jesus and signifies our participation in Him, continuing until His return. Both ordinances are reserved for believers.

The Scripture

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We affirm that the Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, is the infallible and inspired Word of God. Its authority is final and eternal, and it is the source of doctrine, instruction, correction, and guidance for living a godly life.

Salvation

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Salvation is a free gift of God, made possible by the death of Jesus Christ and received by faith. It involves repentance, belief in Christ, and personal acceptance of Him as Lord and Savior. Salvation brings new life, adoption into God’s family, and an inheritance in His kingdom. It is secure in God’s unchanging commitment and should produce a life of loving obedience and service.

The Church

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The Church exists to make disciples of all nations and to present believers complete in Christ. Leadership is guided by Scripture, including the offices of elder and deacon, and the five-fold ministry described in Ephesians 4. Church discipline and oversight are exercised by leadership in accordance with biblical patterns, balancing authority and congregational involvement.

Eschatology

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We affirm the bodily, personal, and second coming of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the saints, the millennium, and the final judgment. Eternal destinies are determined by one’s relationship with Jesus. We also affirm the biblical promise of the new heavens and the new earth.