Vision

We aspire to be a Real Church made up of Real People living Real Life together. Our desire is to be a people who represent Christ with truly authentic lives that are the same every day of the week in every place that life takes us.
 
The Lakes is a contemporary, biblically balanced church where people from all walks of life can encounter God’s life changing power. We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family with excellent ministries for every age. Just as Jesus had a heart to disciple and equip people for life and Christian service, we too are committed to developing Godly leaders to further his cause. We also purpose to be a positive influence in  the world around us by being actively involved in our local community. In addition, we generously support those around the world who have committed their lives to do the same in places we cannot reach (missions). The Lakes is a genuine church that your family can call Home!

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Key Concepts Defined

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Genuine: Not counterfeit; authentic; real. Free from pretense or hypocrisy. In a world were value is put on creating an image and simulating reality. We believe Jesus intends His church to be the “Real Deal”! Real Church, Real People, Real Life!

John 7:18 (NIV) 
He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him. 

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Balanced: Being in harmonious or proper arrangement or proportion. Not to one extreme or the other. We intend to be a Church that passionately pursues God while maintaining a balanced biblical perspective.

Ecclesiastes 7:18 (NIV) 
It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. The man who fears God will avoid all ‹extremes›.

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Community: A social group whose members reside in a specific locality. Missions begins at home. We are a church passionate about being a positive influence in our community.

Titus 2:7,8 (NIV)
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.

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Missions: Sending or being sent for some duty or purpose.
We believe a healthy church is to be actively involved in God's global agenda in their world.

Matthew 28:19 (NIV) 
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, 

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Family: A group of people who share common values, interests, or goals and do life together. No one wants to do life alone and having a family of believers who will be there with your best interest at heart is a key value.

Acts 2:44 (NIV)
All the believers were together and had everything in common. (Also see 2 Thes 2:8)

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Home: A place of residence or refuge. Home should be the place where you feel safe, warm and loved, a refuge from the daily struggles of life. So should your Church home be.

1 John 4:11 (NIV)
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.