Vision and Mission

Our Vision: To take all of Jesus to all of the world.

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Every journey of faith begins with a moment of surrender, a simple yes to Jesus that leads into a lifetime of following Him.

Our Mission

Passionately Lead People to Take Your Next Step with Jesus

Our Motto

Everyone's Welcome. Nobody's Perfect. Anything's Possible.

Our Motivation

Glory of God. Joy of Others. Good of the Community.

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What It Looks Like to Follow Jesus

Identity | Being with Jesus

God’s love is the foundation of everything we believe and practice. When we are rooted in His love, we are freed from striving and formed into people who live with confidence, humility, and grace. From this place of love, our faith grows and our lives begin to reflect Jesus more fully. “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love…” — Ephesians 3:17

“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love…” — Ephesians 3:17

Formation | Becoming Like Jesus

Following Jesus is not just about what we believe but how we live. As we are formed in the way of Jesus, our habits, relationships, and choices begin to reflect His life, teaching, and love. Over time, we become people who look more like Jesus in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

“Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” — 1 John 2:6

Purpose | Doing What Jesus Did

Jesus does not invite us into a life of bondage but into true freedom. As we walk with Him, we are set free from sin, fear, and anything that keeps us from becoming who God created us to be. This freedom leads to a life marked by peace, purpose, and joyful obedience.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36

OUR GLOBAL FAMILY

The Christian and Missionary Alliance is our Global Family. To find more information, visit cmalliance.org

OUR HEART AS A CHURCH 

We are rooted in deep traditions of the church, while staying open to the movement of the Spirit. A faith shaped by history yet alive to mystery. Charismatic but not careless. Rooted but not rote. A Jesus-centered people who live to make disciples. A community living a common faith, for the common good - practicing faith together in ways that feel honest, hopeful, and human. 

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Matthew 28:18–20

Our Values

THIS IS US

Everything we do is centered, motivated, and fueled by pointing people to Jesus. It is through Jesus that sin is forgiven, people are welcomed into the family of God, and the world will one day be made new.

Jesus did not die for a building. He died and rose again for people. Our heart is for ALL people. All people are loved by Jesus. All people have a next step with Jesus. Every step matters. Every step counts. 

Prayer is not a last resort, but a first priority for us. We believe that a prevailing church is a prayerful church.

We believe the greatest leadership is demonstrated through servanthood. If you’re too big to serve then you are too small to lead. Every leader is a servant first. From the parking lot to the pulpit, everyone serves. Every role is different but they are all important. We consider it a joy to serve!

For too long the church has been known by what it wants from people rather than what it wants for people. We are are FOR people. What is even better news is that God is FOR people. When it comes to leading and serving, we have a FOR mindset. 

Excellence honors God and inspires people. We give our best so that all people will be encouraged, led, and inspired to take their next step with Jesus.

Generosity is about giving more than what is required. We see generosity as a privilege. We’re generous with our time, talents and treasure. We go first in our giving. God has given richly towards us, it’s our honor to give back to Him.

Worship is our life’s response to the goodness and grace of God. We worship God through singing, working, loving, stewarding, and more. Worship is a way of life for us.

Church at the Shores proudly serves Gulf Shores, Foley, Orange Beach, Elberta, Baldwin County, and throughout the World.

Global Partners

We provide ongoing financial support for church planting and renewal through the Christian and Missionary Alliance globally. This allows us to take all of Jesus to all of the world. We support 700 missionaries in the least-reach places of the world where less then 2% of the population have heard and responded to the gospel.

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Luke and Shana were sent out of Church at the Shores in 2021 to plant a church network in Portugal. We financially support their family and efforts and partner with the Bridge Church in Portugal.

Operation Christmas Child

We partner with Samaritans Purse and other churches in our community to provide 15,000 shoe boxes worldwide!

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We partner with Never thirst to bring 10,000 women and children water and the gospel by 2033. This organization serves explicitly the most underreached areas of the world.

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We partner with Compassion International tolaunch 3 Compassion Centers by 2033. The compassion centers are connected to a local church in an extreme area of poverty and will serve up to 500 kids.

Regional Partners

We provide ongoing financial support for church planting and renewal through the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

● Notes:Weprovideongoingfinancialsupportforchurchplanting throughout the United States.

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We support Cody and Chyla Cooper as mission partners.We provide our entire church to Student Mobilization for the ” Kaleo ” summer discipleship school.” This is a primary way we make a difference in the next generation of college students.

We partner to help struggling churches enter a new flourishing season through revitalization and replanting.

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Envision Atlanta serves the refugee community o fClarkston, GA. This is an Alliance Partner with the Alliance South.

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The House of Hope provides a free space for pastors and missionaries to rest and be renewed. We provide everything they need, including a clean-up team.