Who We are
In the heart of every person is a longing for something more than this world has to offer. We try to fill this void with relationships, pleasure, possessions, and success – all of which will ultimately leave us feeling empty and wanting more. God's word says that the only solution for this eternal longing is found in living out our created purpose by glorifying God and walking in dynamic relationship with Him.
We call ourselves a Vertical Church because we desire that God's glory would be at the center of everything we do. From our passionate worship and bold preaching to our gospel-centered community, everything we do as a church is about the person, work, and word of Jesus Christ.
It's not about what we want, not about what's easy to say, and not about what feels good. We know that when we seek God above all else, making much of Jesus Christ, we will experience the life-changing power of the Spirit.
This is what we were made for.
This is why we're vertical.
vertical
We are Vertical because we desire our church to be completely focused and dependent on Jesus Christ. We believe that God desires to be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24), and He promises to inhabit the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). This commitment shapes our gatherings, where we expect the presence of God to transform lives as we intentionally draw people’s gaze to Christ, our redeemer.
biblical
We are Biblical because everything we do is grounded in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, ensuring that our teaching, community, and growth are rooted in God's unchanging Word. True discipleship comes from speaking the truth in love, as we grow in Christ, who is the head of the body (Ephesians 4:15-16). Through discipleship groups and weekly gatherings, we apply these truths to foster authentic transformation and equip believers for every good work.
missional
We are Missional because our faith compels us to make disciples in every sphere of life (Matthew 28:18-29). The natural product of a vertical focus flowing out of a biblical foundation is men and women serving one another in the church and being salt and light outside of the church (Matthew 5:13-16). God is glorified by the making of disciples, and our heart is to see the Gospel transform lives throughout all of West Michigan.