A Jesus people for the sake of the world.
“Living out the way of Jesus in missional communities,
announcing the arrival of God's kingdom,
working for measurable change among the oppressed”
In the late 1990’s, our founding pastor, Rob Bell, was an assistant pastor at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Late one night at Taco Bell, he and his wife Kristen had an idea and a dream: the idea that church could be about desire, longing, and connection, and the dream that it be those things without fluff or hype piled on.
Read the Full StoryWe believe that, as a community and individuals, God is calling us to participate in God’s unfolding story of love, rescue, resurrection, and restoration. Our Narrative Theology embeds our beliefs in context, perpetually inspiring our community to participate in what God is doing in our world.
Read Narrative TheologyMeet the team that’s here for you! Our staff of fun, friendly, and talented individuals are committed to the care and engagement of our community, and dedicated to facilitating a rich and vibrant environment at Mars Hill.
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