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I am so excited that you are interested in learning more about who we are as a faith community. The Boulevard Church is passionately pursuing who God is calling us to be as individuals and as a faith community. Maybe you are reading this because God is calling you to help shape who we are—as a faith community who serves each other and the world.
We are a place where people are encouraged to bring all themselves and to be open to how God wants to shape them! I want you to know that you are loved. We all need a community to remind us of that truth, so let us be the community that reminds you that you are loved by God, the creator of all things, and by the BLVD Church.
– Pastor Ben Aguilera
BLVD Church exists to seek God and God’s love in community with those around us. God’s love is deep and wide, so we believe that no matter your previous experiences, we all have something to discover and learn. Journeying together is one of the main ways that we can reach this goal. As a young multicultural and multiethnic church in Holland, Michigan, we strive to create a space where people of all races and ages are encouraged and empowered to live out their God-given gifts. We strive to have a leadership team that reflects the diverse Holland, Michigan community around us, and we hope that you will join us as well.
GATHER
We gather in community
GROW
We grow in our relationship with Jesus
GIVE
We give generously
One of the main goals of a Christian is to become more like Jesus. In order to become like someone, we must learn about the person we wish to follow. At the BLVD, we provide opportunities for people to get to know God and experience God’s love for them through our Sunday gatherings, life groups, using their gifts and talents, and relationships with one another. The result is change and transformation of our hearts, lives, and the world and community around us.
God has been exceedingly generous with us, and we are committed to living our lives generously in response. As a church in the heart of Holland, we desire to meet the needs of those who call the BLVD home, our immediate neighbors, the surrounding areas, and worldwide by giving back that which God has given to us. We serve our community and partner with organizations with our time, abilities, and finances.
One of the key ways we discover God’s love for us is through relationships with others. At the BLVD, you already belong. One way we live this reality is through life groups—people who meet weekly to learn more about Jesus, experience God, and share food, laughter, and our ups and downs. You don’t have to do this life alone.
Through a demographic study tool called Mission Insite, we were able to discover that there are only 4 out of 10 people within a three-mile radius from our home are engaged with a Christian community. 6 out of 10 are not engaged with a church at all.
• Holland public schools are 70% people of color. Most of these students are English speaking Latinos. There are no churches in the greater Holland area that have leadership to represents this demographic.
• Studies show that a non-believer or a Christian who does not attend church is more likely to attend church at a new church plant.
• Holland is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural city that will continue to grow in its diversity, it is only natural for a church to be created to adapt to our city’s changing demographics.
We are discovering God’s love together as a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural faith community. We do this through doing life together in life groups, being committed to being a disciple and making disciples, and by living generously with our time and gifts. We believe God has called us to replicate this vision wherever God calls us to live and be.
Holland, come be apart of our vision. Discover God's love for you.
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