We are not simply about getting a building, hanging our sign, and coming up with clever ways to offer a new flavor of church in Raleigh. Our dream is to be a Biblical and passionate local church of Jesus Christ that is a blessing to the people and culture of Raleigh. It is not enough to dream about starting a big successful church. That alone doesn't wake us up in the morning. When we close our eyes to envision our future we see a vivid picture where Raleigh is being transformed by the people and ministries that are flowing out of our church.
Mission Focused
Fellowship Raleigh is and always will be a local church that is focused on our mission, which is taken straight from God's Word and is:
"To glorify God through making passionate disciples of Jesus Christ who love God, one another, and the world."
Value Driven
We are passionate about our 7 Biblical and enduring core values that define and guide the ministry of Fellowship Raleigh
1. Cross Centeredness (1 Corinthians 2:2)
2. Verse-by-Verse Preaching (2 Timothy 4:2)
3. Christ Exalting Worship (John 4:24)
4. Fervent Prayer (Philippians 4:6)
5. Authentic Fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25)
6. Bold Evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20)
7. Compassionate Service (Luke 10:37)
Multi-Generational (Families & College Students)
We desire to intentionally and powerfully blend the energy, passion, and on-the-go activism of college students and young adults with the wisdom, maturity, and resources of established families in Raleigh. We want to equip college students and sends them out as missionaries in the workplace and also to encourage age-diverse relationships of mentoring, teaching, accountability, and encouragement.
Gospel Boldness
We see evangelism and conversion as the norm and not the exception. We want to push everyone to avoid inward focused "island living". We encourage everyone to build "relational bridges" over which they can confidently share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with their family, neighbors, co-workers, friends, and the world.
Radical Service
Fellowship Groups (Small Groups) build relationships with and provide meaningful service to others in need. We aim to initiate large service projects that meet the real felt needs in the community and make a measurable difference in the name of Jesus Christ.
A Movement
A movement is when Christians band together, move towards a common vision, and trust God for an impact greater than their own individual ministries. Obviously Fellowship Raleigh will not be able to reach everyone. We hope God will allow us to play a part in a movement of church plants with common vision, values, and mission in the Triangle area, North Carolina, our country and our world.