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What to Expect

We believe a worship service should be centered on One person, Jesus Christ.  For Momentum, our weekly corporate worship service is simple and to the point.  The atmosphere is physically relaxed but spiritually filling.  We pursue excellence (not perfection), but we don’t have a flashy production.  We desire to worship God in Spirit and Truth to connect people to God.  You can expect the following at a typical gathering.

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Teaching

The central part of a worship service is the Word of God because it reveals who God is and how to worship Him. Our Pastors teach from the Holy Bible and not their own opinions, pop culture, political correctness or messages from the government. The messages we preach are not popular to our society; which means they are challenging, but also very applicable to your life. Our teaching team typically uses the NASB (New American Standard Bible) as the basis for most sermons, because of its excellent word-for-word accuracy.

Public Reading

Part of our worship service is set aside to read scripture with a short exhortation and prayer. We employ this time to get our hearts focused on a deeper connection with God to prepare our hearts to hear from God through music and the message. This is often done near the beginning of our service order.

Prayer

This is vital in our connection and intimacy with God. We do this a few times during the worship service. Prayer is also encouraged privately in our own hearts during worship. We also have a prayer team that is available for you before or after services.

Singing

We practice congregational worship that is led by our worship team. We desire to have songs that include new and older songs of our faith. Most weeks the songs will be within the theme of the sermon series. Many attendees participate but nobody is ever required to sing aloud. So no matter what kind of voice you have, sing out with all of your heart. For more on our doxology, see our Beliefs page.

Giving

This element of worship is prescribed in the Bible; to bring tithes and offerings and sacrificial gifts to God. We encourage all our church attendees to participate in monetary giving as an act of gratitude, love and continual trust in the Lord. We have an offering box inside the worship area, and we also pass baskets during the service to give you the opportunity to be intentional. If you are a new guest, please do not feel obligated or pressured to give a financial gift, but also please feel free to give as God’s Spirit leads your heart.

Baptisms

We believe water baptism is a public ordinance. It is an ordinance for those who have repented of their sin and put faith in Christ. It is a declaration of our new life in Christ, by identifying with the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. We have baptism services at church and off-site when necessary.

Lord’s Supper

Also known as Communion, the supper was instituted by Jesus before He was crucified. We call this an ordinance (not a sacrament) because it is an act that expresses the grace we have received. We typically practice this as a congregation once per month. We invite anyone who has already trusted Jesus for salvation to participate with a repentant heart. We do not pass bread & juice trays to everyone, but we have communion tables (stations) for people to volitionally come forward to partake. For parents of minors, we encourage you to use discretion and counsel your children in how they may participate in the supper.

Serving

People that you see at Momentum in a serving role are also worshipping God with their talents and time. They are presenting their body as a living sacrifice to the Lord, as a spiritual act of service (worship). Whether that is in public view or behind the scenes, they are worshipping God with body and gifts.

Questions for Your First Visit

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Collapse

Momentum is a church that encourages you to attend and participate. We do not want to focus on outward appearances, but upon the heart. Although we encourage modesty in apparel, we do not have a dress code. You may find some people wearing dressy clothes or even shorts and tee shirts. Most of us wear casual attire. We encourage you to wear what you are comfortable in and honorable to God.

CAN I INVITE MY FRIENDS? Expand

We have a welcoming environment and inviting culture here. Many guests are curious about Jesus and how His life can impact their personal life and family. Others are looking for a community of friends and fellow believers that are both genuine and hungry for truth. We encourage you to encourage others to visit with us.

WHAT IF I HAVE TOUGH QUESTIONS? Expand

You are not alone. We all wrestle with truth and understanding God. If you hear something that challenges you, we encourage you to stick with us, ask as many questions as you can, and discover the truth for yourself.

Eventually you will find the answers and your heart will have peace as God clarifies things for you. Please connect with one of our spiritual leaders to get your questions answered.

WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE ARE AT MOMENTUM? Expand

We are a Biblical community that is diverse in ages, cultural backgrounds and family dynamics. We put no emphasis on any one type of people. We also have a mix of seasoned Christians as well as many new to the faith. Sort of like a nuclear family; older and younger in the faith.

WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS? Expand

Your kids are valuable to you and to us. Momentum approaches your children (by birth, adoption, or by mixed marriage) and grand-children with spiritual focus, not entertainment. Our purpose is to share the Gospel with them and eventually lead them salvation, baptism and true discipleship. Our kid’s ministry is not child-care or a baby-sitting service to give parents a break. It is designed to help you have a spiritual impact on your kids at home. We offer three ways to do this:

Next Gen Kid’s Ministry

This is designed for ages birth to sixth grade. The purpose of this ministry is not a drop-off child-care service, but a spiritual support structure for you to reinforce and complement what you are doing at home. This is not children’s church, as we do not have a separate worship service. This ministry is designed to teach your kids about Jesus in a way that they can digest truth on their age level. And for you to talk with your kids about what they are taught. If you choose this option, please check out our Next Gen ministry on this website.

Family Worship

Sometimes the worship service is called the adult service, but it is actually a service for the entire family. Messages are crafted to reach all types of listeners. Parents are known to bring babies, elementary kids and their pre-teens into worship services. We believe that each parent knows what their kids need and can digest. Therefore, you have freedom to bring your kids with you to worship or check them into the kid’s ministry.

Truth Seekers

Once per quarter (5th Sundays) there is a parent/family gathering after a worship service with lunch provided. This is a special time with a special teaching tool and group discussion. It equips parents to teach their children theology (study of God) on a level that their kids can comprehend. And it helps parents sharpen their parenting skills by hearing from other parents who are seeking to raise their kids in a Christ-centered home.

WHAT ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS? Expand

If you have a child with special needs, we would love for you to bring them with you.  We do not have a separate ministry for special needs.  Parents with special needs kids are welcome to stay with their child in the kid’s ministry (adult background check is required) or bring them into the worship service as a family.

WHAT DO I DO IF THIS IS MY KIDS FIRST TIME? Expand

Please arrive early to sign up your kid to answer specific questions about his or her needs. Once you check-in you will get a security sticker for your child that has to be used for check-out. Our volunteers are required to be trained and screened. For health standards, children must be free from symptoms of communicable sickness (fever, diarrhea, runny nose, hacking or wet cough, drowsiness). Let us know of any allergies or medical conditions your child may have.

IS THERE A CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS? Expand

Yes to both. The safety of your children and our volunteers/staff is important. We have policies and procedures carefully designed to protect everyone. We have a carefully monitored system for check-in and check-out of all kids. Volunteers are vetted and trained.

General Questions

IS THERE A PREFERENCE ON BIBLE VERSIONS? Collapse

We are a church that encourages people to read. Every English translation/version has a helpful way of understanding the complexity of God’s Word. All are written on different reading levels. Some are word-for-word translations while others are thought-for-thought. While others are paraphrases. Our Sunday teaching team primarily uses the New American Standard (NASB) for its superior accuracy to the original intention of the Holy Spirit’s inspiration.

ARE THERE ANY BIBLE STUDY GROUPS OR CLASSES I CAN JOIN? Expand

Yes. Most night or weekend groups are full, but openings do arise with group expansion, multiplication or new group starts. We also offer seasonal/topical classes. See our Connection Pastor to find out more.

DOES MOMENTUM PRACTICE CHURCH DISCIPLINE? Expand

Yes, but to clarify discipline, we do not employ punishment or retribution, but reconciliation. We follow and encourage the precepts in Matthew 18. Church discipline is never about kicking people out of church but keeping them in, but first being reconciled to God, then to each other. We encourage repentance and full restoration.

IS MOMENTUM IN A DENOMINATION? Expand

If you have watched services online or attended in person, you may assume that we are a non-denominational church. It certainly has that feel. Momentum was launched by major support from the North American Mission Board (an arm of the Southern Baptist Convention) and other Baptist churches from around the country.

In the last two years, the Elders have recognized that the convention has had doctrinal and ethical tensions. The church is now dually aligned. We still support NAMB’s Missional efforts through the Cooperative Program for church planting. We believe the doctrinal statement of the SBC is solid, but we also joined The Gospel Coalition, and are upholding their statement of faith as our primary document. It is our position that though we have certain affiliations toward a denomination and other evangelical entities, we do not press them from the pulpit. Our goal is to preach Christ, not a church, conventions or creeds. Momentum Church is an autonomous assembly, that is not controlled by an outside entity (central power or government), but believes in the benefit of co-laboring with other Bible believing churches to advance the Gospel and grow the Kingdom together.

IS YOUR PASTORAL STAFF THEOLOGICALLY TRAINED OR ORDAINED? Expand

Yes, our Elders and key Teaching Pastors have college/seminary degrees in ministry and/or ordained in the gospel ministry. Although, it is not scripturally required to have a theology degree, it is vital for pastors to be theologically sound, able to defend the scriptures, and should study to show themselves approved.

WHAT ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS? Expand

If you have a child with special needs, we would love for you to bring them with you.  We do not have a separate ministry for special needs.  Parents with special needs kids are welcome to stay with their child in the kid’s ministry (adult background check is required) or bring them into the worship service as a family.

WHAT DO I DO IF THIS IS MY KIDS FIRST TIME? Expand

Please arrive early to sign up your kid to answer specific questions about his or her needs. Once you check-in you will get a security sticker for your child that has to be used for check-out. Our volunteers are required to be trained and screened. For health standards, children must be free from symptoms of communicable sickness (fever, diarrhea, runny nose, hacking or wet cough, drowsiness). Let us know of any allergies or medical conditions your child may have.

IS THERE A CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS? Expand

Yes to both. The safety of your children and our volunteers/staff is important. We have policies and procedures carefully designed to protect everyone. We have a carefully monitored system for check-in and check-out of all kids. Volunteers are vetted and trained.

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Arrive early and stay late to meet each other and ask questions. We are looking forward to getting to know you.

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