Who We Are

On January 17th, 2016, God's grace, prayer and planning from a handful of faithful volunteers, four preview services, and the support of the Metropolitan Bible Church (Ottawa) culminated in the official launch of WestVillage Church in the heart of Westboro.

Since then, we have experienced God's faithfulness and steadfast love through those He has brought to WestVillage – each at the right time – and through the community God has given us to serve and share the good news of Jesus Christ with.

OUR STORY

OUR PURPOSE

We exist to make disciples who love God, love their neighbour, and make disciples.

OUR VISION

To be an authentic church community that is radically transformed by Christ, filled with passion and purpose for the Gospel, together reaching out to share the Good News and care for our neighbours near and far; especially those who are hurting and in need.

Together, we will reach up, reach in and reach out.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the complete Word of God. As originally given, it is verbally inspired, without error, and entirely trustworthy. The Bible constitutes supreme authority in all matters of faith, teaching, and behaviour. The Bible has Jesus Christ as its focus and fulfillment.

    2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 24:27, Matthew 5:17-18

  • God is the Creator and Sovereign Lord of all. The Lord our God is one God who eternally exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three have the same perfect nature and attributes. Each Person of the Godhead is worthy of the same worship, confidence, and obedience.

    Genesis 1, Psalm 8, Psalm 8, Romans 8:28-30, Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19-20

    THE FATHER

    God the Father loves the world. He sent His Son into the world to save sinners. He raised Jesus from the dead, exalted Him – putting all things under his power — and together with Him has sent the Holy Spirit.

    Luke 3:22, John 3:16, 1 John 4:14, 1 Peter 1:21, Philippians 2:9-11, John 14:26

    THE SON

    God the Son became God incarnate as Jesus the Messiah. Jesus is fully God and fully man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life. He was crucified, raised bodily from the dead, and ascended into heaven where He reigns as King and serves as our High Priest and Advocate. He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords to set up His earthly Kingdom.

    John 1:1, John 1:14, Matthew 1:22-23, Isaiah 7:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 22:12-13

    THE HOLY SPIRIT

    God the Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ in all that He does. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. At the moment of salvation He regenerates, baptizes, indwells, gifts, and empowers for Christ-like living and service.

    John 16:8-15, Titus 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:11,13, Romans 8:9-14, Galatians 5:22-25

  • God created angels for His glory and service. Some rebelled under the leadership of their fellow angel, Satan, and are opposed to God and His purposes. Though Satan is still active, he has been defeated by the Lord Jesus Christ and will be committed forever to the lake of fire with all the fallen angels.

    Hebrews 1:14, Jude 6, Hebrews 2:14-15, Revelation 20:10, Ephesians 6:12

  • Human beings are created in the image of God. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were disobedient to the will of God with the consequence that every aspect of their human nature became sinful and corrupt. Thus, being spiritually dead, they became subject to physical death and the power of Satan. The image of God is distorted in all humanity, with the exception of Jesus, as we inherit a sinful nature at conception. Therefore we are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God and under His condemnation.

    Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:6, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 3:9-10, Psalms 51:5, John 3:36, Romans 5:12-14

  • Redemption is accomplished solely by the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was made to be sin and died in our place as an acceptable sacrifice to God. His atoning death is sufficient for all and effective for every person who repents and believes in Him, resulting in a reconciled relationship with God. Salvation is available by grace through faith. This salvation is not our own doing. It is the gift of God. Salvation includes being declared righteous by God (justification), being transformed into the likeness of Christ (sanctification), and being fully restored to the image of God (glorification). This salvation, which includes our new birth and eternal inheritance, is kept by God’s power. It is therefore impossible for the saved to lose their salvation.

    Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:6-10, Galatians 3:13, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:1, John 17:17-19, 1 John 3:2, John 5:24, John 10:27-30, Romans 8:28-39, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Timothy 4:10

  • The Church consists of all the redeemed who are united by the Holy Spirit in the Body of Christ, of which Jesus is the Head. Local assemblies of believers are visible representations of the Church. They gather regularly for the purpose of worship, which includes instruction in the Word, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances: Believer's Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Though not the means of salvation, these ordinances testify of the Gospel. The Church has been entrusted with the task of global discipleship as found in the Great Commission.

    Matthew 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-28, Luke 22:19-20, Romans 6:3, Matthew 28:19-20

  • At a time known only to God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ will return bodily and in glory, receive His own, and establish His earthly thousand-year reign. God will raise the dead bodily and judge the world. The unsaved will be cast into the lake of fire to suffer eternal conscious punishment. The saved of all ages will be forever with the Lord. God will rule over His Kingdom in the new heaven and the new earth for all eternity.

    Matthew 24:36, Acts 1:7, Mark 13:26, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 14:1-3, Revelation 20:1-15, Revelation 14:11, 1 Corinthians 15:50-54, Revelation 21:1, Revelation 22:1-5

OUR VALUES

  • We are a church that emphasizes the Good News of Jesus Christ, believing he died for our sins on the cross, was buried and rose again from the dead. We believe Jesus is fully human and fully God. Jesus is a person to know, love, follow, and experience. He is the light of the world. As a result, we desire to have a living relationship with Him, devoting ourselves to prayer, worship, and living life for Him through the power of His Spirit.

    1 Corinthians 15:3-5, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 9:5

  • We believe we are transformed to live a new life through spiritual formation in which we become more like Jesus. The Holy Spirit empowers us to do the things that Jesus taught through an ongoing process of inner change involving our heart, mind, spirit and will. This happens best in authentic community when we challenge and encourage each other to become more like Jesus for the glory of God and the sake of others. Spiritual growth results in the fruit of the spirit, which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

    Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, 2 Peter 1:3-13, Galatians 5:22-23

  • We are Christ’s ambassadors and desire to live out the Great Commission as a growing and reproducing church. We actively share the Good News of Jesus Christ with people, teaching them how to follow and live for Him. We are called to make disciples by pouring ourselves into the community and supporting others who desire to do the same. Our outreach goes beyond sharing the words of the Good News by showing the love of Jesus through acts of kindness, grace and compassion.

    2 Corinthians 5:20, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:14-15, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 25:40

  • We desire to be a church that gives lavishly, willingly and cheerfully. This means giving to God’s work in all kinds of ways; from money and possessions to time and gifts. We desire to be a blessing to our community, our city, and our world; those who are a part of our church and those who are not, especially those who are in need and marginalized.

    Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:21, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Proverbs 11:24-25, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 John 3:17, Proverbs 19:17

  • We believe that love originates from God and that his love was demonstrated to us through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus. In response, we aim to be a community that models truth and love just like Jesus, by loving others faithfully and sacrificially. At the heart of our church community lies a commitment to authenticity. We foster acceptance, honesty, and spiritual growth by forming genuine connections through fellowship, mutual support and encouragement. This means that we welcome people from all stages of life and cultural backgrounds, extending true friendship, compassion, and care. 

    As part of this community, we desire to be a church that is unified in its mission and diversified in its make up. In the same way that our bodies are made up of many parts, we are most effective and healthy when we work together. 

    We use our God-given gifts, experience, time, energy and passions to accomplish the larger mission Jesus has designed for his church to make disciples.

    1 John 4:7-11, 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8