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About us<\/a> \u2013 Mission, vision & values<\/a> \u2013 Mario & Karina<\/a> \u2013 Free Methodist Church<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/b><\/b>We envision ourselves as a hybrid, missional church, built around small groups and centered on spiritual formation. Our mission is to live and reflect Jesus, reaching out to those who have walked away from the church or who have never been part of one. We imagine a hybrid faith<\/strong> community that combines physical and digital spaces, adapting to today\u2019s realities. We want to be a church with a clear missional<\/strong> identity, committed to service and to embodying our faith in everyday life. Our structure will be based on small groups<\/strong> that foster trust, allow for sharing experiences, and support spiritual growth. All of this will be guided by a focus on walking together in the process of finding, connecting with, and following Christ. We understand spiritual formation<\/strong> as union with Christ: a living relationship with the Triune God through Jesus, one that not only integrates us into the story of salvation but also calls us to imitate Christ in all areas of life.<\/p>\n

Core Characteristics<\/b><\/h3>\n

We seek to be a church marked by four key characteristics:<\/p>\n

1. A Hybrid Community: Digital and In-Person (location to be announced\u2014if you want a preview, visit Project<\/a>).<\/b><\/h4>\n

At the Lausanne 2024 World Evangelization Congress, six of the 25 themes<\/a> discussed focused on the Church\u2019s digital life. It was emphasized that more and more people are relocating their sense of community to the digital realm. Therefore, we must go beyond merely broadcasting Christian content and instead seek deeper engagement that invites people to follow Jesus in both their physical and virtual contexts.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn our digital age, a significant portion of the global population has shifted their primary source of community to the Internet<\/a>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cThe complexity of the digital landscape requires evangelistic efforts that intentionally cross digital borders, moving beyond simply sharing Christian memes on isolated social media platforms<\/a>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cWe must rethink how each person is formed to follow the way of Jesus in their specific context, avoiding a virtual, disembodied faith while embracing new ways to equip everyone instantly, wherever they are, and to share resources globally<\/a>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read more: Why start online?<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n

2. A Missional Community<\/p>\n

Mission is not just something the Church does\u2014it originates in God Himself, who calls us to join His mission by bearing witness to Christ in every place and context, and by communicating the gospel in ways people can understand (John 3:16; 20:21; Acts). We believe that where we live is also a mission field where the Church is invited to discern and join in the work God is already doing around us. This involves:<\/p>\n