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At Passion Community Church,
we find Jesus irresistible.
We think that as you learn more about Jesus–who he was, what he taught, and what he’s done for us–your life will be changed.
We seek to follow Jesus, who was a real person who walked the earth over 2000 years ago and who was also divine–God in human form. Jesus knows what it’s like to be us–to do life here, to be misunderstood, rejected, betrayed, and harmed. He invites us to to come and to see for ourselves who he is and what he has planned for us and our world.
Jesus’s desire is for all of us, regardless of race, cultural background, gender, or position in society, to know him.
Jesus, the Son of God, loved us so much that he came to earth to teach us and to die for us, so that we could be forgiven. Even though Jesus was executed on a cross, he did not stay dead, but came back to life. As he overcame death with life, he offers us the same opportunity to live full lives now and forever.
It’s a life of purpose and passion.
Following Jesus looks like worshiping him at church, connecting with other Christ followers in community, making his church happen every week, and sharing his love, justice, and grace with others. It’s a life of purpose and passion. That’s what we hope for you!
To learn more about who Jesus really is, engage in Growth Track.
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. – Romans 10:9-10
Congratulations! This is a huge step in your faith journey and we are here for you! To make your commitment, express your heart to God through your own prayer of commitment, following along with the ABCD elements Brian describes in his video above.
If having the words is a challenge, we’ve listed a prayer below OR you can allow Brian to guide you and pray for you through this commitment prayer video.
Commitment Prayer:
Dear God,
Today I am coming into the reality that you really do love me that much. I don’t have to understand it or even believe I’m worth it. But you DO think I’m worth it. And I’d like to have your love in my life. So today, I receive it. I confess to you that I have been a wrongdoer, at least at some point in my life, and I would like to get it right. God, if you’ll point the way, I’ll follow you to my last breath, knowing that that’s not my last breath; because your demonstration of love destroyed death, destroyed sin, and destroyed the separation between us. Please be in my life from this day forward and I will serve you with all that I have left.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. – Matthew 28:19-20
If you’ve made the decision to follow Jesus, baptism is one of the most meaningful next steps you can take. Our baptisms are public opportunities for you to share your faith, and for your church, family, and friends to celebrate what God is doing in your life. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. – Luke 2:46
Even Jesus asked questions! And your questions are absolutely welcomed. Questions are a natural part of growing closer to God and developing a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and what it looks like to follow him. Your Campus Pastor is available to talk with you, hear your questions, and serve as a resource as you explore what it means to take the next step in your faith journey.