Why We are Here

Where conflict and wrongdoing lead the way in every day America, seeded deep within us is the natural hope and desire for real justice to come about; for wrongs to be made right; for conflict to end in peace.

The Refuge is all about restoring relationships with God.  Where conflict reigns, we recognize a slanting of personal prejudices – the desires of our flesh are behind our fighting.  Where immorality and corruption run rampant, we find a passion to run far from God.  We have all been there.  At The Refuge, we will not be a condemning place; we will be a healing place, where all people are welcome.  Through our service in the community, our Biblical preaching, and our relational groups, we believe that restoring relationships with God begins when we encounter God’s redemptive love. We hope people like our church, but we won’t succeed until people encounter God and experience His love, again and again.

At the pinnacle of our encounter with God’s Love will be a decision to follow Him and live in His Kingdom, on earth as well as in heaven.  When we do so, we become a part of God’s body, the church.  Restoring relationship with God cannot happen without being a part of His body!  In addition to experiencing God’s redemptive love, restoring relationships with God continues as we allow God to grow us in His community. Transformation is the natural result of this growth, and that growth is in concert with one another.  The result is a strong family of Christ followers who make one another stronger for life’s battles in the home, work, and community.

For those who have been trained and transformed, we will continue to model our faithful service to our King as we serve our community for Christ.  Many hurting people live among us.  We’re not going to condemn.  We’re going to lead.  Like Marines who understand their call, we intend to be faithful to extend God’s redemptive love through our service, in order for others to have their relationship restored like ours.

Join us on this mission of restoring relationships with God; creating encounters of His love; growing in community; serving Jesus as our Savior and King!