Our Mission
At the WHY Church our mission is to seek Jesus, connect together, and share His love.
Our Values
WORSHIP
We worship the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:26, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14
SCRIPTURE
We hold to the Bible as the true and inspired Word of God.
Deuteronomy 8:3, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12
GOSPEL
We are each rescued from sin and death by faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord so that we may love and serve God now and forever.
John 3:16-17, Romans 3:23-24, 5:1-2, 6:4, 22-23, 8:1-2, Ephesians 2:4-10
COMMUNITY
We are diverse people united together in Christ, enjoying meaningful relationships as a primary environment for faith formation.
Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 2:19-20, 4:1-16, 1 Peter 2:9
DISCIPLESHIP
We are on the life-long journey of following Jesus and growing in our faith.
Romans 6:11-14, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 2:12-13
EVANGELISM
We share the good news of forgiveness and life in Christ.
Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 20:24, Romans 10:14-15, 1 Peter 3:15
MISSION
We serve others locally and globally, giving of ourselves and our resources.
Micah 6:8, Matthew 5:13-16, John 20:21, 1 John 3:16-18
Our Vision
We SEEK JESUS, CONNECT TOGETHER, and SHARE HIS LOVE by:
Worshipping together on Sunday mornings at the Elk River YMCA.
Nurturing meaningful relationships and smaller communities within the larger church.
Equipping families as the first place of faith formation and ministry.
Reaching out to the greater Elk River area as a community church for all people.
Holding a special place in our hearts for the Y and supporting its mission: “to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”