For 64 years, God has been incredibly faithful to Christ Community Church. He has drawn people to Himself, transformed lives through the Gospel, strengthened marriages and families, and raised up leaders. He has used this church to make fully committed followers of Jesus Christ both in our community and around the world. I believe God is just getting started with us!

I am reminded that every generation faces moments that shape its future. Moments when God’s people must decide whether they will give up, simply preserve what they have been given, or faithfully invest in what God desires to do next. 

I believe we are standing in one of those moments. That is why we are launching the FORWARD Campaign.

FORWARD is all about continuing to move towards the future that God has for us as a church. It is a call to generosity, sacrifice, and surrender. It is more than a fundraising effort. It is a call to step forward in faith as a church family and invest in the work God is doing among and through us.

We believe God is calling us forward:

• To exalt Christ

• To engage our community

• To equip leaders

• For every generation

Why? Because God is worthy of praise. Because God’s truth and love can change our community. Because leaders shape the world. Because every generation matters!

Our FORWARD Campaign will assure that the Gospel will not die with us. The opportunity before us is significant. The sacrifice will be real. But so is our confidence in God’s faithfulness. 

As your pastor, I am not asking you to simply give to a project. I am asking you to seek the Lord with me. Pray earnestly. Listen carefully. Ask God how He would have you participate in this next chapter of our church’s story and let’s move FORWARD together!

My prayer is that years from now, future generations will look back on this moment and thank God for a church family that was willing to trust Him. Together we believe the faith of future generations will be shaped by our stepping forward and investing in what matters most.

Let’s answer that call together.

Ryan Balbi,

Senior Pastor