Join us on Sunday, April 5th for any of our 3 regular service times:

8a + 9:30a + 11a

We will celebrate the resurrection— why it matters and how it completes God’s story of love and redemption.

Whether this story of Jesus is brand new to you or you’ve been walking with the Lord for years – we would love for you to be our guest! We can’t wait to celebrate together.

We will gather on Friday, April 3rd from 7-8p to reflect on the death of Jesus through song, prayer and communion.

Childcare provided: Nursery through Age 3

We want to encourage you to STOP, READ and REFLECT 3 times throughout the day on your own. Then we’ll gather together as a community in the evening.

At 9AM (on own) Stop whatever you’re doing on Friday at 9AM (about the time Jesus was crucified) and read Matthew 27:11-54. The irony of this passage is that if Jesus had “come down from the cross” if he “saved himself” he would not have accomplished a way to be saved for those mocking him (or for us).

At NOON (on own) Take a moment and pause to think about the weightiness of what Jesus endured for you and me by reading Luke 23:44-55. It was around noon time when darkness fell across the land as Jesus hung on the cross. He hung on the cross in utter darkness under the weight of our sin.

At 3PM (on own) Stop and read Mark 15:33-39 + Psalm 22. Reflect on the very Psalm that was most likely on Jesus’ mind as he took his last breath. Take a few minutes and express your gratitude for the “finished work” of Jesus – his death in your place as a penalty for your sins, where he received the punishment you deserve.

The ancient book of Proverbs begins with a poetic description of wisdom as a woman crying out in a noisy street. Her voice echoes through time, cuts through all the noise, and reaches us with an invitation to walk in her ways. Filled with life, protection and guidance – the way of wisdom is ours to treasure and follow.

Join us for this new series in the book of Proverbs.

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Listen to the latest Talk in this series on Apple Podcast, Spotify and YouTube.

On Sunday, March 22nd at 8a, 9:30a + 11a, we will have a special time to dedicate children to the Lord and affirm the commitment of their parents to the discipleship of their children with the prayers and support of this community. We’ll also celebrate the arrival of new littles ones.

If you would like to participate, please register your child HERE.

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

As disciples of Jesus were given the responsibility and privilege to make disciples. But if we’re honest, this can feel confusing, intimidating and sometimes more like a burden than a joyful calling. One expression of disciple making is to walk with someone “ONE to ONE” through part of the Bible. But where do you begin? What is the goal? What if you don’t know all the answers to their questions?

Make plans to attend an upcoming Sunday PM Class called ONE to ONE Bible Reading on November 2nd from 5-6:30pm. These are just a few of the questions we’ll discuss. Daryn will be walking through a passage of scripture in real time, breaking down what it might look like to do the same with someone else.

Click HERE to register!

We had the privilege of hearing a Local Story from David Reid about how God can use ordinary people, doing ordinary things, to do the extraordinary. David and some friends have created discipleship opportunities out of something they were already doing.

David shared that he and his friends love ultimate frisbee and started playing every Sunday afternoon. “It became part of our Sabbath routine, all our kids collecting bugs, building forts, laughing together – while we played our favorite game in the sunshine, enjoying His creation.”

It dawned on them that Jesus could use this time for more. “We realized that through frisbee, the Lord had put people in our lives who would never set foot in a church, or in a Bible study – people who were lost and wanted something more than the world could offer.”

They started looking for opportunities to share the gospel, to listen to people’s stories, and to love those around them. They began meeting at 6am every week to walk the field and call out to God, asking him to draw people to himself and for opportunities to be used.

David shared several examples of what this can look like week to week: “making disciples doesn’t have a formula, it requires intentionality, and a moment-to-moment awareness of where the Spirit is working. Sometimes it looks like sharing my testimony with someone I’ll probably never see again. Sometimes it means subbing out even when I’m not tired, to get a little extra time on the sideline with a guy I’m connecting with. Sometimes it means listening to the story of a guy who had to drop out of college and feels lost, stuck, directionless. And sometimes it looks like pitching in to buy groceries for a girl whose car was stolen.” 

David ended with a verse from 1 Corinthians 10:31, “So whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”  He asked us to consider what we are already doing to see where God may work: “what are the things you already love, that God wants to use to make himself famous, here and now? What are the ways he’s gifted you and what are some practical steps you can take to be intentional in the ordinary things of life?”

You can listen to David’s full story on our podcast HERE.

We’re all seekers. We all live for something and set our hearts and minds somewhere. When we do that, it reveals what we value most. Jesus teaches us to be excessively preoccupied with The Kingdom of Heaven and to value it more than anything else in this life; to be so captivated by it that it brings everything and everyone into its proper perspective.⁠

In this series, we’ll explore The Kingdom of Heaven – what it is, why it’s so valuable and what happens when we pursue it the way Jesus taught. ⁠

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Listen to the latest Talk in this series on Apple Podcast, Spotify and YouTube.

Explore resources that will help you learn how to follow Jesus, deepen your faith in him and equip you to make disciples.

Discipleship Groups Guide (resources, tips and FAQs)

Eight weeks through Mark’s Gospel (a “one to one Bible reading” resource)

Eight weeks through Colossians (a “one to one Bible reading” resource)

One to One Bible Reading (Sunday PM class notes)

Disciples Who Make Disciples (one page in-depth resource for disciple-making)

House Groups resume this month!

House groups typically meet in homes two to three times a month across St. Pete, where we spend time together, often sharing food, discussing the Scriptures, praying, and looking for opportunities to serve one another and the city.⁠

Click HERE to see a list of groups, when they meet, and where they are located.

Email [email protected] for further assistance.

On Sunday, January 18th, we’re celebrating Local Church St. Pete’s SEVENTH Anniversary across all three gatherings! Join us as we remember God’s faithfulness and the ways His love has been at work in and through our church body. We’re grateful for all God has done and expectant for what’s ahead.