About Us
Thanks for visiting GlenHaven Church! We are delighted that you’ve found our website and we hope that you will soon find your way to our church family.
GlenHaven is made up of all kinds of people from different backgrounds: men and women, young and old, families and individuals. People come from a variety of contexts and vocations. You will quickly discover that our congregation is Christ-centered and Bible-based. Nothing is more important to us than growing deeper in our relationship with Jesus. We are a family of faith passionately dedicated to creating great relationships and seeing lives transformed by the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! We want you to make yourself at home at GlenHaven. Feel free to ask questions and build friendships. Our hope is that you will meet God in this place!
GlenHaven is a "re-plant" of St. Luke Joy Presbyterian Church. Being a "re-plant" means we are an existing congregation that has taken on the mentality of a church plant. We desire to be faithful to God's call in our lives by renewing our mission in our community.
At GlenHaven you will find a rich diversity of people grounded in God's word and Holy Spirit power.
GlenHaven Church is a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) and, along with our denomination, affirms the truths of the historic, orthodox Christian faith which are stated in the following “Essentials” of the EPC:
The following is the Mission and Methods of GlenHaven Church:
Mission: To Know Christ – Becoming Like Him – For The Glory of God!
Vision: To be a church to our community that preaches the good news of Jesus Christ, serves the needs of our neighbors, and empowers disciples to make disciples!
Philippians 3: 7-14, Rom. 8:29-32, Col. 3:10, Eph. 4:12-24, 2 Cor. 5:17-18, 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 10: 24-25
Method: How we will achieve our mission Desired Outcome:
Receive (His mercy) Christ Alive in/with You
Respond (in Repentance & Gratitude) Worship / Thanksgiving
Renew (our Minds) Growth (Small Group/Personal Time)
Release (His Good News/Gifts) Witness / Service / Mission
Values (our commitments):
Structural:
Missional Our attitude How we share the message
Reformed Our theology How we view of the Bible
Presbyterian Our leadership How we govern ourselves (denomination)
Theological:
Essentials of our faith What we believe EPC Essentials
Ethical Imperatives How we behave How we conduct ourselves
Interpersonal:
Grace Gal. 3:1-5 vs. legalism
Health Col. 2:6-7 vs. width / growth in numbers
Friendship 2 Thess. 2:7-8 vs. just being friendly
Simplicity Heb. 12:2 Let’s do a few things
Excellence Phil. 3:13-14 and do them really well
Generosity 2 Cor. 9:11 We are blessed to be a blessing
Balance Luke 2:52 emotional / spiritual maturity / worship
Listening Ecc. 5:1 To God, each other & unchurched friends
Caring Acts 6: 1-7 major role of deacons
Teaching Eph. 4: 11-13 major role of pastors/elders
Diversity Eph. 4:11, Rev. 7:9 vs. uniformity
Evaluation 1 Peter 4:17 keep improving