Church Profile
Meeting Location
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1015 Godfrey Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
Service Times
Sunday 10:30am
(616) 222-4378
Lead Pastor Chase Stancle
Our Mission
"Building relational bridges to engage the community with the life changing truth of Jesus Christ, elevate a culture of love and holistic growth and serve selflessly as an instrument of hope"
LATEST REVIEWS
5/5
Mary
C.
Very friendly and family oriented congregation.
About Unison Christian Church
WHY THIS AREA?
We have ear marked the 49507 community of Grand Rapids, MI for a number of reasons, but there are three that stand out. The residents in this zip code make up the even wide spread ethnic diversity in all of West Michigan AND is about 47% non-Christian (and growing). As a new church plant, dedicated to healthy multi-ethnic ministry, there was no way we could ignore those stats. We want to be apart of reversing the trend of decline in the Church. A large part of Unison’s vision is to foster relationships with other local churches in this region for practical ministry and fellowship together. This community has many churches that are currently separated by ethnic, doctrinal and socioeconomic lines. While these churches have served the community well in the past, the growing number of unchurched members in this community has inspired us to launch a new ministry that is dedicated to reaching those far from Christ in this ever evolving culture.
BRIEF HISTORY
We officially launched Unison Christian Church on April 5 of 2015 in the multi-purpose space of Buchanan Elementary. Since the launch, we have worked with many local churches and community organizations to spread the truth of Jesus Christ and instill hope into the hearts of those in the 49507 community.
WHAT ARE SERVICES LIKE?
Our services have a very genuine and casual feel, in fact, we meet in the gym of Buchanan Elementary School! We want you to feel comfortable to join in on worship however you feel led. This is a collection of authentic and energetic believers who truly look forward to serving the community each week, and have a lot of fun doing it! Our church is filled with vibrant cultures that create a unique, multi-ethnic worship experience! Our focus is on glorifying our God to the best of our abilities and following as the Spirit leads as we pursue Christ together. You can expect an engaging message from our Teaching Team that we pray is applicable and beneficial to you!
WHAT IS THE STYLE OF WORSHIP?
Unison Worship style: The worship style follows the diversity found throughout the church as a whole. It has an emphasis in gospel, but week-to-week is influenced by the various music cultures found in our worship team. Song selection varies from traditional hymns to contemporary style, it also includes original songs by several of the members of the congregation One thing you can count every week is that it will lively and energetic.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
Gentlemen: You can find anything from jeans to slacks on any given Sunday. Wear your favorite flannel, or don your Sunday best! Come in your usual day to day clothes, we will too!
Ladies: Jeans and flats or your favorite dress! Whatever fits you best, be yourself!
WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS?
We have an awesome children’s ministry that functions for birth through 5th grade children.
Denomination / Affiliation:
Wesleyan
Dress Style:
casual
Average Age of Attendees:
all-ages
Community Projects:
0-12
MINISTRIES AND GROUPS
Church Ministries
Kids
Youth
Men’s
Women’s
Adult
Small Groups
Groups and Public Services
Counseling Services
Various Opportunities to serve and grow.
Community Care Services
BELIEFS
Unison is affiliated with the Wesleyan Denomination. We believe that being a part of a denomination helps us accomplish the goal of the church by being unified with fellow believers in doctrine and mission. 1 Corinthians 1:10, "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."
OUR CORE VALUES & BELIEFS
We believe in one God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the Savior of all who put their faith in Him alone for eternal life. We believe that those who are made new in Christ are called to be holy in character and conduct, and can only live this way by being filled with the Lord's Spirit. We believe in the Bible and its sufficiency to establish our faith and conduct. We believe God wills for people everywhere to know Him and be made new in Christ. We believe that the purpose of the Church is to worship God in spirit and in truth, and to reach a lost and fallen world with the gospel of Jesus Christ through its worship, witness, and loving deeds.
The following are terms descriptive of who Wesleyans are and why they do what they do. They describe the "soul of the Church":
BIBLICAL AUTHORITY: The Bible is God’s holy Word. It uniquely and infallibly reveals God's plan for His people and how to live out that plan, individually and corporately. Beliefs, practices, priorities, and our mission are to be anchored in clear biblical teachings.
CHRISTLIKENESS: Jesus Christ is the defining feature of God's will and relationship with all humankind. In Christ is found both newness of life and the highest and clearest example for godliness. People made new in Christ find Him to be the source of faith, hope, and love in both the inner life and in our outward actions engaging a world desperate for hope and life.
DISCIPLE-MAKING: Making disciples is a clear mandate from Christ. This requires a strong missional focus on evangelism and training in spiritual growth and holy living. Done effectively, this will produce and promote growth and health in and among the churches.
LOCAL CHURCH CENTERED: The denomination exists to help local congregations grow and multiply, be more healthy, and more authentically reflect God’s plan. Local churches are the most fundamental and strategic points of evangelism and discipleship. The challenge of the denomination is to keep finding the best ways to serve, strengthen, and multiply congregations.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Wesleyans respect leadership that is placed over them, while realizing that the authority and effectiveness of spiritual leadership is not primarily bestowed, but earned, and is characterized by a loving and willing heart of obedience that serves God and mankind gladly. Wesleyans desire to be leaders in serving.
UNITY IN DIVERSITY: There is intrinsic value in every person. Biblical unity becomes all the more important and beautiful in the light of the wide-ranging differences in personalities, cultures, races, languages, talents, and perspectives. Finding unity and mutual love in Christ eliminates devaluation and deprivation of life to one another.
Baptism:
Older Children/adults
Eternal Security:
No, Can't Lose
Healing and Charismatic Gifts:
Open But Cautious
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Unison Christian Church is a Christian Church located in Zip Code 49503.
Church Profile Manager: Chase Stancle