Who we are
GO into the world, TELL people about Jesus and LIVE according to God's will.
ACTING IN FAITH
OUR ORIGINS
Planted in 2014 by Awaken Las Vegas, Awaken Great Bay was established as a spiritual hub for Seacoast New Hampshire, carrying a deep calling to bring Christ’s light to Greater New England and beyond.
OUR PURPOSE
LIVING FOR CHRIST
We want to fulfill the great commission by walking out God's Calling to wake up the spiritually dead.
"Awake, O sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
-Ephesians 5:14
Our Beliefs
WE BELIEVE that there is one living and true GOD, eternally existing in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all and governs all. WE BELIEVE that the SCRIPTURES of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired without error in the original manuscripts, and the infallible rule of faith and practice. WE BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in human affairs; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all and only those who come to Him through Jesus Christ. WE BELIEVE in JESUS CHRIST, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings, His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people and person, visible return to earth. WE BELIEVE in the HOLY SPIRIT, Who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ; we believe the Holy Spirit indwells every born again believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Spirit. WE BELIEVE that all PEOPLE are sinners by nature and choice and, therefore, are under condemnation; that God regenerates, by the Holy Spirit, those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord; that Jesus Christ empowers the seeking believer with the Holy Spirit for service. WE BELIEVE in the universal CHURCH, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members. WE BELIEVE that the Lord Jesus Christ committed two ORDINANCES to the Church: 1) baptism, and 2) the Lord’s Supper. WE BELIEVE also in the LAYING ON OF HANDS for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, for ordination of pastors, elders, deacons and deaconesses, and for receiving gifts of the Spirit. WE BELIEVE in the personal, visible RETURN OF CHRIST to earth and the establishment of His Kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment and eternal blessing of the righteous and endless suffering of the wicked.
Our Values
JESUS IS OUR ANCHOR
Jesus is the only Son of God, who died for all who believe. So that we can truly live.
THE WORD IS OUR GUIDE
All Scripture is God-breathed, alive, and infallible. We hold God's Word as the ultimate authority on how we live and teach expository, verse-by-verse, to uncover its profound truths.
WORSHIP IS OUR PASSION
Our entire lives are an offering of worship to God.
COMMUNITY IS OUR DESIRE
We aim to be a life-changing community where each member becomes a clearer image of Jesus to make known his love for the Seacoast and beyond.
FAITH IS OUR RESPONSE
A life led by the Holy Spirit is the best life, and God's grace is always sufficient when we fall short.
SERVING IS OUR PRIVILEGE
Through serving God and others, we mature spiritually and find true joy loving them like Jesus.
PEOPLE ARE OUR PURPOSE
We believe there is no higher calling than proclaiming the gospel of Christ through word and actions to love others.
WE EXIST TO LOVE GOD AND OTHERS
Fulfilling the entire law as summarized by Jesus. This love is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives.
A Calvary Chapel Church
Awaken Great Bay is proud to be a Calvary Chapel church within the Awaken Community, offering accountability and fellowship within a respected global network. While maintaining our independent, non-denominational status, each church governs itself with its own leadership, pastors, and elders.
At Awaken, we follow the Calvary Chapel “Moses model” of leadership. The lead pastor carries the responsibility before God to guide the church, while appointing and working with elders and ministry leaders as advisors and co-laborers. This approach keeps us both accountable and free to pursue the mission God has given our community.
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Learn more about the beliefs and mission that guide the Awaken community here.


