Beach Church

Beach Church

Joe Donahue
Nondenominational
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Founded: 1992
Attendance: 2,214

About Beach Church

Mission Statement

Leading people to a life-changing relationship with Jesus.

Guiding Values that Shape Our Identity

1. Life-Changing Truth: If we read and apply the Word of God, He will change our lives.

Demonstrated by...

  • Encouraging those without a Bible to use one during the service and take it home.
  • Developing sermons focused on practical application for everyday life.
  • Writing life group curriculum that is sermon-based and aimed at the personal application of God's Word.
  • Building a culture that values biblical application as an indicator of spiritual growth.

2. Transparent Living: God desires us to be real, open, and honest about who we are and allow others to do the same.

Demonstrated by...

  • Encouraging people to be honest with themselves and others about their wins, struggles, and progress through genuine relationships.
  • Teaching that "It's okay not to be okay" and allowing others to share their past and current struggles to highlight God's redemptive work.
  • Equipping those from recovery homes, Celebrate Recovery, and all those damaged by sin to follow Jesus without judgment.

3. Uncomfortable Grace: Followers of Jesus give the same limitless grace they have received from God.

Demonstrated by...

  • Embracing a "come-as-you-are" culture in all worship experiences.
  • Creating environments that welcome people regardless of their past or present failures.
  • Fearlessly developing leaders who have been honest about their redemption and second chances.
  • Inviting people to share their stories of life-changing experiences even as they are in the process of healing.

4. Captivating Celebration: Following Jesus results in a joy-filled life that draws people to Jesus

Demonstrated by...

  • Planning worship services and events that people enjoy and want to invite others to.
  • Incorporating laughter and interaction into weekend services.
  • Celebrating changed lives through baptisms and sharing stories of triumph.
  • Cultivating worship that celebrates Jesus and encourages others to participate.
  • Intentionally celebrating during hardships that living in a broken world brings.

5. Selfless Service: Followers of Jesus best demonstrate love to others through acts of kindness and service.

Demonstrated by...

  • Serving our community with no strings attached.
  • Partnering with local and global ministries that serve the hungry, the hurting, and the powerless.
  • Serving families of children with special needs through Beach Buddies and Parent's Night Out.
  • Engaging with pregnancy resource centers, food pantries, clothing drives, and homeless shelters.

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