There are moments in the life of a church when God invites His people to prepare for something bigger than themselves. Not bigger buildings. Not bigger programs. But bigger impact for the Kingdom of God.
At Community Church Oshkosh (CCO), we believe we are standing in one of those moments. Over the next seven years, we believe God is calling us to Make Room. Room for deeper faith. Room for greater Kingdom impact. Room for more people.
At Community Church Oshkosh (CCO), we believe we are standing in one of those moments. Over the next seven years, we believe God is calling us to Make Room. Room for deeper faith. Room for greater Kingdom impact. Room for more people.
This isn't just a strategy. It's a faith journey we are taking together.
Over the last two years, we have seen God move in incredible ways at CCO. Our total weekly attendance has grown from 1,370 to 1,651. Even more exciting, Community Kids has grown from 167 to 208. We are also welcoming an average of 16 new people a month, and this past year we celebrated 116 baptisms...116 lives publicly declaring that Jesus has changed their story. These aren't just numbers; they represent people, families, stories, and eternities. We believe God is just getting started. That is why MAKE ROOM matters. As God continues to bring more people to CCO, we must prepare our church spiritually, strategically, and physically for what lies ahead.
We are pursuing a three-phase vision for the next seven years. Each phase builds on the previous one.
Not rushed. Not reactionary. But intentional.
Not rushed. Not reactionary. But intentional.
We want every person at CCO to know how to grow spiritually. Not just attend church, but become disciples of Jesus.
We are strengthening our discipleship pathway so people know how to:
We are strengthening our discipleship pathway so people know how to:
- Follow Jesus
- Build spiritual disciplines
- Live in authentic community
- Serve with purpose
- Share their story with others.
Healthy Churches are built on relationships. We want every person connected into:
To support this, we are strengthening leadership systems and developing leaders who help people grow in faith and community. The goal is simple: No one walks alone.
- Community Groups
- Serving teams
- Men's and women's ministries
- Discipleship relationships
To support this, we are strengthening leadership systems and developing leaders who help people grow in faith and community. The goal is simple: No one walks alone.
Healthy ministry requires wise stewardship. Over the next three years we are working toward:
This financial strength allows us to pursue mission without hesitation or fear. When generosity grows, so does our Kingdom Impact.
- Building a 3-month financial reserve
- Increasing generosity across the church
- Reducing long-term debt
This financial strength allows us to pursue mission without hesitation or fear. When generosity grows, so does our Kingdom Impact.
We envision partnering with other Converge Great Lake churches to plant a new church. That means:
This new church will reach people in a community that needs the gospel. The goal is not just one church growing. The goal is Kingdom expanding.
- Identifying a church planter
- Training them through a two year residency
- Developing a launch team
- Sending leaders and resources
This new church will reach people in a community that needs the gospel. The goal is not just one church growing. The goal is Kingdom expanding.
We also believe God is calling us to deepen our global impact. Through focused partnerships we will:
This allows our church to be directly involved in what God is doing around the world. Because the mission of Jesus is not just local. It's global.
- Partner intentionally with missionaries
- Send teams from CC to serve globally
- Build long-term Kingdom relationships through church partnerships.
This allows our church to be directly involved in what God is doing around the world. Because the mission of Jesus is not just local. It's global.
Over the last several years, we have seen steady growth, and we believe more people are coming.
- More families
- More students
- More people searching for hope
To prepare for that future, we need envision:
This will allow us to welcome more people into life-changing community. Facilities are never the mission but they create space for the mission.
- Phase II expansion
- Parking and facilities expansion
This will allow us to welcome more people into life-changing community. Facilities are never the mission but they create space for the mission.
EVERY SEAT REPRESENTS A PERSON
EVERY PARKING SPACE REPRESENTS A STORY
EVERY ROOM REPRESENTS A LIFE THAT CAN BE CHANGED BY JESUS
Behind every part of this vision are real people. The single mom who needs hope. The teenager searching for identity. The couple whose marriage is falling apart. The neighbor who has never heard the gospel clearly. The coworker who wonders if God is real. We believe the local church is still God's primary plan for reaching people with the gospel, and we believe CCO has a role to play in that story.
WHAT THIS WILL REQUIRE
A vision like this doesn't happen accidentally it requires:
- Faith
- Sacrifice
- Generosity
- Leadership
- Unity
- Pray Boldly
- Serve Faithfully
- Give Generously
- Invite Courageously
- Lead Intentionally
IMAGINE THE FUTURE
Imagine seven years from now. Hundreds of people growing in their faith. New leaders discipling others. A new church planted and reaching people with the gospel. Mission teams serving around the world. Expanded facilities filled with people encountering Jesus. Families restored. Addictions broken. Lives transformed. That's the future we believe God is inviting us into.
OUR COMMITMENT
We are committing to Make Room: Room for God to move. Room for people to grow. Room for the gospel to reach further. Room for the next generation to encounter Jesus.
The best days of Community Church Oshkosh are not behind us. They are ahead of us. And together, by God's grace, we will step forward in faith. Let's Make Room.
The best days of Community Church Oshkosh are not behind us. They are ahead of us. And together, by God's grace, we will step forward in faith. Let's Make Room.