Helping People Take Their Next Steps Toward Christ...Together

A lot has changed since our humble bginnings, but some things never have: connecting with God and one another through biblical teaching, inspiring worship, and practical next steps that change lives for the better.

Everyone who comes to Sonrise says there's something different about this place, and we know it's only because the Spirit of God is active in and through His people.

Our Mission

At Sonrise, we exist for the purpose of turning unchurched, uncommitted, and undecided people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We infuse life and God's love in people and in families through engaging, powerful worship services and supportive, mentoring small group experiences. Simply put: we are people loving people.

What we believe about...

The Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and authoritative word of God. We believe the Bible is the final authority in every area it addresses for every individual Christian, as well as for the Church collectively.

2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, John 10:35

God

We believe there is one God who eternally exists as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that all things were created by Him and for Him.

Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 45:21-22, Matthew 28:19, Colossians 1:16

Jesus

We believe that God the Son became a human being in the person of Jesus Christ. That He was conceived of the Holy Spirit , born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, for He was without sin, died a substitutionary death for all mankind, was raised from the dead the third day, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God until His enemies are made His footstool.

John 1:1, 14, Matthew 1:18-25, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4, Hebrews 10:12-13

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit was sent by the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. We believe the Holy Spirit regenerates and indwells and seals every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and that He empowers us to live as witnesses for Christ. We believe that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to His church today.

John 14:16-17, John 16:7-11, Titus 3:5-6, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 1:8, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:14, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Sin

We believe that as a result of the fall, all people are sinners by nature and in need of a Savior, and Jesus Christ is the one and only Savior of the world. That salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ. We believe that all who call on the name of Jesus Christ shall be saved eternally.

Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:18-19, Matthew 1:21, John 4:14, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9

The Church

We believe there is one church, the body of Christ, consisting of men and women from every tribe, people, and nations. We believe that each local congregation is an expression of that church.

Ephesians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Revelation 5:9, Acts 2;42-47

The Rapture

We believe the church will be delivered from the “hour of trial,” which we will be “caught up” in the clouds to meet the Lord Jesus in the air.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17,1 Corinthians 15:51-55, Revelation 3:10

Jesus' Eternal Reign

We believe the saints will return with Christ to earth, at His second coming, to rule and reign with Him.

Jude 1:14, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 20:4

Resurrection

We believe in the resurrection of the dead. Some will be raised to life and some will be thrown into the lake of fire. We believe God will create a new heaven and earth in which righteousness will dwell. We believe that the throne of God and the Lamb Jesus Christ will be established in the New Jerusalem forever.

Revelation 20:11-15, Daniel 12:2, John 5:25-29, Revelation 21:1-22

STATEMENT OF FAITH Updated May 21,2025

Why We Worship

Worship is a response, not an obligation. God has rescued us, adopted us, and given us access to Himself through Jesus. That we get to stand in a room and sing to the God of the universe is a privilege, not something to take for granted. Scripture calls us to come before God “with thanksgiving” and to let His Word dwell in us richly “through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” (Psalm 95:2, Colossians 3:16). Singing isn’t a warm-up for the sermon. It’s one of the clearest ways we get to thank God out loud, together, for who He is and what He’s done.

That gratitude shapes what we sing. We sing songs from a variety of churches and ministries. While we do not necessarily endorse all of their teaching or practices, we select each song because we believe its lyrics are faithful to Scripture and helpful for worship. What matters isn’t the source. What matters is whether the words are true and help you thank God honestly, whether you’re celebrating or just holding on. Singing together is a gift we don’t have to earn. We just get to show up and use it.