
About us
We are a family of believers who demonstrates our love for Jesus and for our neighbors through our mission:
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To follow Jesus & to Inspire Others to follow Him too!
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Inspire Church, located in Woodbridge, VA, is a church that is passionate about following Jesus and inspiring others to follow and love him, too! Our church values authenticity, grace, community, spiritual growth, and mission.
We have often been described by those in our community as the most friendly and warm church, and we genuinely love each other and our community. Our people are generous in giving of their time, treasures, and talents.
We are loyal to the scriptures but open to various methods to reach people for Jesus. Our gospel-centered church loves to have fun! We’re not afraid to break out of the routine, even on a Sunday morning.
Our worship services are contemporary in style, modern, and relaxed. We are diverse in our backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities but unified in our identity as followers of Jesus and in our core values. Whether one is trying church for the first time or a seasoned Christian, Inspire Church meets people where they are in an environment filled with authenticity and grace.
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We will “inspire others” to follow Jesus when we follow him by living out our core values:
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Our Core Values
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Mission because it inspires people to follow Jesus
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Church Community because it is the body of Christ
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Spiritual Growth because it strengthens us in the knowledge & stature of Christ
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Grace because it displays Christ and we all need it
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Authenticity because we have freedom in Christ
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What We Believe
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About the Scriptures:
We believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. Therefore, we believe the Bible is without error.
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About God:
We believe in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ is the second member of the Trinity (the Son of God) who became flesh to reveal God to humanity and to become the Savior of the lost world.
About Humanity:
We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with him but became alienated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts.
About Salvation:
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, God freely offers salvation to those who place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin.
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About the Christian Life:
We believe all Christians should live for Christ and not for themselves. By obedience to the Word of God and daily yielding to the Spirit of God, every believer should mature and be conformed to the image of Christ.
About the Church:
We believe that the church is the body of Christ, of which Jesus Christ is the head. The members of the church are those who have trusted by faith the finished work of Christ. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving him and by making him known to the lost world.
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Within all of our beliefs, we show love and grace.
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Inspire Church is a member of the NorthStar Church Network. We adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message. View our Constitution and Bylaws here.
Josh Clifton
Lead Pastor
Pastor Josh and Melissa have been married since July 2001 and are proud parents to two wonderful children, Victoria (22) and Wesley (20). Pastor Josh holds a degree in Pastoral Ministry from Mission University in Springfield, Missouri. Together, he and Melissa have faithfully served in church ministry for over 23 years. Pastor Josh has served in various roles, including Student/Associate Pastor in Michigan, Missouri, and Texas, and Family Pastor in Florida. Their passion is discipleship and being used by God to impact the world for the cause of Christ.They are thrilled to see how God will work through His people and His church as they serve the community at Inspire Church.
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