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What to Expect
Our Gatherings are...

Welcoming - We're relaxed and informal. Come casual. Grab a cup of our fresh gourmet coffee, a bagel or Rochester Lampa muffin, and enjoy.

Safe - We're OK with where you are in your spiritual journey and won't pressure you or put you on the spot. Come as you are and take your time.

Relevant - We sing songs together that are contemporary in style; we learn together through teaching that is practical and Biblical.

Life Changing - Week by week we want to experience God, and to discover deep and lasting change in our lives.

Family friendly - We will have a top quality and safe environment for your kids.

Solid -We're Christ and Word centered. We're grounded in the Bible and seek to live it in love.
Our Desire for You 
The good news of Jesus includes more than we ever imagined. We want you to know the...
  • transformation Christ brings in our inner being as we worship and pray together.
  • healing Christ brings to our whole person through his death and resurrection.
  • freedom we find in Christ emotionally and spiritually through the truth of the Scriptures.
  • restoration of relationships and community that we experience as we live in God's love.
  • fulfillment and joy we discover as we walk in the fulness and power of God's Spirit.
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Our Commitments 

Reaching and Growing - Jesus commanded his followers, "go and make disciples of all nations". We are committed to bringing people to Jesus and into a mature and vibrant life in Christ.

Authentic and Relaxed - We are committed to being real. We also are committed to being hospitable so that when you or your friends come into our gathering you will feel at ease.

Worship and Prayer Based - We are committed to experiencing the joy and transforming power of God's grace released through worship and prayer.

Christ Centered - Christ is our Savior, our Lord, and our life. We are committed to setting our eyes on him and lifting him high in the world.

Practical Teaching - We believe the Bible is God's Word and our trustworthy guide in faith and living. We are committed to teaching scripture in a way that is accessible, practical and engaging.

Word and Spirit Filled - God's truth and Spirit enable us to live and love well. We are committed to helping you grow in a life changing grasp of God's Word and in the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Freedom Giving - Christ's ministry, through his church, has the power to set people free. We are committed to bringing people true freedom within.

True Community - People need encouraging, Mixed Family 225 pxlife giving friendships to live well and to be fulfilled. We are committed to facilitating a genuine community.

Family - Family is the fundamental expression of community. We are committed to nurturing healthy marriages and families, and to providing excellent ministries to children and youth to aid parents in raising their children in faith and godliness. 
Our Quest

We're on a journey. Our desire is to experience God and to know the personal impact of his reality that changes us from the inside out.
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Our Mission
(Isaiah 61:1-3)

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor... that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his splendor.
 

"Paul Bradford has a heart for people who are far from God. Great Oaks Church has enormous potential to impact our community and introduce our friends and neighbors to Jesus. I'm excited!"

-- Steve Andrews,
Lead Pastor,
 Kensington Church
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Our Holland and Warren Homes

Our Afiiliation


Great Oaks is a new church established by Kensington Community Church and is a part of the Reformed Church in America - founded back in 1628 by Dutch settlers in New York City. More importantly, Great Oaks is part of the wider Christian movement and desires to partner with everyone who longs to bring the truth and love of Jesus to our community and world.
 
Our Lead PastorOur Holland and Warren Homes

Before coming to Great Oaks, Paul Bradford planted and pastored a church in Holland, Michigan where he also lead a prayer movement among pastors and churches. Paul and his wife Tammy have four awesome children. During his time off Paul enjoys dates with Tammy, being out of doors, and time with family and friends.

Paul has a Masters of Divinity from Western Seminary in Holland, MI and a Doctor of Ministry from King's Seminary in Van Nuys, CA, where he has served on the adjunct faculty.
Great Oaks Church
email: Info@GreatOaksChurch.com
phone: 616-886-5500
web: www.GreatOaksChurch.com